http://www.supplymanagement.com/srm-purchasing.xml The supermarket giant this week presented awards to strategic partners for innovation, quality and service and more. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/sainsburys-rewards-suppliers-for-their-efforts/ 347039 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:35 GMT 20130520103235 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:58 GMT 20130517114158 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:44 GMT 2013052010102944 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 ISBA and the IPA have developed four models aimed to help procurement professionals streamline the tender process for advertising agencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/advertising-associations-publish-pitch-assistance/ 346839 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130516000200 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:06:55 GMT 20130516100655 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:06 GMT 201305200994506 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2013 Less than a quarter of purchasers are using exclusion paragraphs to steer their suppliers in the direction of their corporate goals, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vast-majority-of-buyers-dont-use-exclusion-paragraphs/ 343975 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130506000000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:50:42 GMT 20130503155042 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:35:01 GMT 2013050811113501 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The energy company has tasked vendors with making zero-waste proposals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/national-grid-calls-on-suppliers-for-sustainable-design-ideas/ 343967 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130505000000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:26:01 GMT 20130503152601 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:19:32 GMT 201305081751932 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Ed's choice sustainability 2013 Innovative procurement at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has led to a revenue stream that can be invested in improving patient care. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nhs-buyers-make-money-by-selling-moisturiser/ 343866 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130503003000 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26:31 GMT 20130503102631 Tue, 07 May 2013 09:34:01 GMT 201305070993401 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM 2013 The call follows the garment factory collapse last week, which claimed the lives of at least 380 people. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/address-risks-to-prevent-tragedies-like-bangladesh-firms-told/ 342727 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130430000000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:22:15 GMT 20130430102215 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:22:13 GMT 201305081752213 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice SRM 2013 You can't stop suppliers trying to bypass procurement completely, says Claire Auroi, director, supply chain business development at Bombardier Aerospace, but you can take steps to control it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bombardier-chief-urges-control-on-back-door-selling/ 342502 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130429000000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:04:25 GMT 20130429110425 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:39:12 GMT 2013043011113912 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The local authority has set up an initiative to help small and local businesses become more competitive in the public sector tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cornwall-council-launches-supplier-development-scheme/ 340900 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130423013000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:40:44 GMT 20130423124044 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:10 GMT 201304231424010 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2013 Allowing vendors to use your company name in sales pitches can result in benefits for procurement too, according to the procurement director at online fashion retailer Asos. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/share-your-brand-with-suppliers-to-share-rewards/ 340473 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130420000000 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:08:13 GMT 20130419170813 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:21:18 GMT 201304231312118 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing 2013 "Pirelli is moving more into the premium tyre market, so we are relying on premium suppliers to perform. We decided to reward their efforts by recognising them with the awards," Luigi Staccoli, CPO at Pirelli told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tyre-producer-pirelli-puts-suppliers-on-the-podium/ 339793 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130416013000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:10 GMT 20130416121110 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:46:59 GMT 2013042310104659 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2013 A survey finds almost two thirds of CPOs believe the crisis has raised the profile of their function internally. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/economic-crisis-boosts-buyers-profile/ 338776 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130410010000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:41:49 GMT 20130410104149 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:15:57 GMT 2013041111111557 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2013 More than half of purchasers believe vendors are offering more innovation to cut costs than two years ago, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/suppliers-come-up-with-more-money-saving-ideas/ 336464 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130328000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:15:02 GMT 20130328111502 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:20 GMT 2013040310100020 Rebecca Ellinor News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Developing and investing in supplier relationship management can deliver a step-change for companies, buyers concurred at a debate this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/srm-can-transform-a-business-purchasers-agree/ 334809 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130320000300 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:02:22 GMT 20130320130222 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:36:53 GMT 2013032111113653 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 More than three quarters of buyers give vendors a final warning before ending their business relationship with them, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-offer-suppliers-last-chance-before-the-chop/ 332546 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130308010000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:06:26 GMT 20130307100626 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:29:05 GMT 2013031111112905 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Buyers need to look at the demands and needs of customers and stakeholders before applying best practice techniques, according to the head of supplier performance and innovation at Novartis. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/best-practice-is-not-one-size-fits-all/ 330338 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130220000000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:27:48 GMT 20130220122748 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:34:24 GMT 2013022112123424 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-middle-east-awards-open-for-entries/ 329694 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:15:37 GMT 20130214101537 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:49:26 GMT 2013021510104926 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The postal operator has enrolled its 50 largest vendors in its supplier relationship management system and now plans to increase that number. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/royal-mail-plans-roll-out-of-srm-system/ 328256 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130204000000 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:21:10 GMT 20130204112110 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:29:55 GMT 201303071312955 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2013 The current economic environment has put both buyers and sellers under pressure, making collaboration between them increasingly difficult. So how can sales and procurement get back on track? Helen Gilbert offers some relationship advice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/a-strained-relationship/ 324454 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130117013000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:59:45 GMT 20130115095945 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:04:43 GMT 2013012110100443 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features SRM Purchasing 2013 How to assess a supplier's track record when considering bids for public contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/five-tips-accounting-for-past-performance/ 324478 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:16:09 GMT 20130115111609 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:26:57 GMT 2013011511112657 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis SRM 2013 How can procurement work more closely with product design teams? Adam Leach talks to purchasers who enjoy successful partnerships. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/news-focus-well-designed-relationships/ 324443 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130115000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:39:03 GMT 20130115093903 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:34:50 GMT 2013011611113450 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing News focus 2013 Nearly half of buyers have cited improved engagement with stakeholders as their key aim for the year ahead in an SM poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/better-stakeholder-relations-tops-procurement-priority-for-2013/ 322919 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130108000000 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:58:16 GMT 20130108105816 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:27:56 GMT 201301091642756 Paul Snell News SM 100 SRM Supply chain 2013 Businesses are increasing collaboration with suppliers and reaping the cost benefits, but supplier innovation remains an area of "untapped opportunity". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/savings-double-from-effective-srm-in-2012/ 322565 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130104000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:37:03 GMT 20130104113703 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:17:32 GMT 201301171751732 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2013 "Extreme" emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/economic-pressure-will-demand-dynamic-supply-chains-in-2013/ 322318 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130102010000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:49:38 GMT 20130102114938 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:28:33 GMT 2013010311112833 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Vendors to the retailer are only charging for stock that is sold to help ease its financial pressures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/struggling-hmv-enjoys-suppliers-seasonal-goodwill/ 321537 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121214000000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:27:17 GMT 20121214092717 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:02:23 GMT 2012121812120223 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The company will roll out its 'supplier panel' model in 2013, giving vendors the opportunity to compete to secure more work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/leaseplan-opens-up-supplier-competition/ 319338 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121204010000 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:08:13 GMT 20121204110813 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:14:56 GMT 201212051531456 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 An audit of 105 vendors by the electronics firm, prompted by a critical report, has revealed excessive working hours and fines for lateness and absence. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/samsung-swings-into-action-over-suppliers-labour-violations/ 318078 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121127013000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:24:29 GMT 20121127112429 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:14:41 GMT 2012112810101441 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 The cost of agricultural commodities will increase throughout 2013 due to drought in the US and greater global demand, purchasing leaders believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/commodity-price-rises-will-continue-next-year-say-cpos/ 316951 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121116003000 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:33:34 GMT 20121116103334 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:42:28 GMT 2012111912124228 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Suppliers wanted improved communication and engagement, the retailer's SRM chief Jamie Napper told a conference this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/carphone-warehouse-rings-changes-to-improve-srm/ 316780 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121115003000 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:07:06 GMT 20121115120706 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:44:42 GMT 2012111610104442 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 The ultimate objective of supplier evaluation is two-way communication, according to Willy De Beucker, head of procurement non metals at Metallo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/improving-dialogue-is-the-goal-of-supplier-evaluation/ 313989 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20121109000400 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:34:55 GMT 20121109123455 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:23:23 GMT 2012111211112323 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 New CIPS president, Paula Gildert wants procurement professionals to make the case for value, not savings and grab the attention of business. Rebecca Ellinor finds out more. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/were-past-asking-for-a-seat-at-the-table/ 309905 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:29:00 GMT 20121108012900 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:31:58 GMT 20121101163158 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:19:16 GMT 201211021641916 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features SRM Purchasing 2012 The UK government is considering a blacklist of tax avoiders and poor-performing suppliers. Adam Leach looks at whether it is feasible. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news-focus/news-focus-will-a-supplier-blacklist-work/ 309913 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121106000000 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:42:45 GMT 20121101164245 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:50:39 GMT 2012110711115039 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing News focus 2012 Analyst warns vendors might have problems recovering money owing as they are low on the list of secured creditors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/suppliers-in-weak-position-as-administration-looms-for-comet/ 309803 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121101020000 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:26:45 GMT 20121101132645 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:25:07 GMT 201211050992507 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Key vendors to the manufacturer of coins and commemorative medals were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Wales last night. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/royal-mint-rewards-its-top-suppliers/ 306729 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121026010000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:53:02 GMT 20121026095302 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:57:16 GMT 2012112810105716 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2012 "Over the life of a facilities management contract you do need to have change and it must be managed positively," said Peter Jones, head of facilities management EMEA at CBRE. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/plan-for-change-during-long-term-fm-deals-buyers-told/ 305694 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20121024010000 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:10:20 GMT 20121024121020 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:55:52 GMT 2012102510105552 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 But 86 per cent of businesses cite a push toward global sourcing as the biggest barrier to implementing a diverse supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supplier-diversity-boosts-innovation-and-competition/ 303320 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121019000000 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:22:29 GMT 20121019102229 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:02:24 GMT 2012103011110224 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Tarmac turned to Brammer when it needed a partner that would change the way it sourced spares and services - a relationship that led to significant savings and efficiencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/building-bridges/ 300184 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT 20121011070000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:18:24 GMT 20121008111824 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:14:18 GMT 2012101710101418 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2012 Supply chain executives believe increased demand from consumers and change to labour markets will be issues to tackle in the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/rising-demand-major-challenge-for-supply-chain/ 299608 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121003000000 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:10:37 GMT 20121003111037 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:24:45 GMT 2012100411112445 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 SRM is now a priority for purchasers, who should be treating suppliers like customers, according to PwC global procurement director Remko van Hoek. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supplier-relationships-key-to-procurement-innovation/ 299025 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120928000000 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:25:16 GMT 20120928102516 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:36:57 GMT 201210010993657 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 An SM webinar hears the importance of the buyer-supplier relationship is increasingly important when contracting for facilities management services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/experts-urge-buyers-to-look-for-cultural-fit-with-fm-suppliers/ 298650 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120926010000 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:14:43 GMT 20120926111443 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:19:30 GMT 2012092711111930 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 Companies that treat their supply chain as a strategic asset outperform rivals but less than half of businesses view it in such a way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supply-chain-managers-should-step-up-to-the-top-table/ 287542 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120920003000 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:33 GMT 20120920120033 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:50:17 GMT 2012092110105017 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Supply chain 2012 We would like to set up a 'meet the buyer' event for our suppliers. What would your top three recommendations be? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2012/meeting-and-greeting/ 261218 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120913000000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:36:40 GMT 20120907143640 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:09:48 GMT 201209171530948 Hannah Whittaker SRM Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2012 Supply chain director Steve Tanner hopes to reduce the number of vendors his team have to manage by making the introductions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/manchester-airport-group-acts-as-matchmaker-to-big-and-small-suppliers/ 261191 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120907013000 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:42:23 GMT 20120907124223 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:27:15 GMT 2012091012122715 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Business change Purchasing 2012 An SM poll finds 67 per cent of buyers do not believe suppliers are more powerful than five years ago. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/power-remains-in-the-hands-of-purchasers/ 258236 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120831013000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:39:48 GMT 20120831103948 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:54:57 GMT 2012090311115457 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing 2012 More than three quarters of British producers said the rising price of logistics is influencing their decision to source from domestic suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/manufacturers-choose-uk-vendors-to-tackle-transport-costs/ 249077 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120816000300 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:39:14 GMT 20120816103914 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:48:59 GMT 2012081710104859 Paul Snell News SRM Supply chain 2012 Wal-Mart-owned supermarket chain works with farmers to produce green beans and butternut squash through local supplier programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/massmart-kicks-off-local-procurement-programmemassmart-kicks-off-local-procurement-programme/ 245972 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120806000000 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:31:15 GMT 20120806123115 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:36:35 GMT 201208281643635 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Tim Byles, chief executive of Cornerstone and former national procurement champion, said for construction projects to succeed, those responsible for purchasing them must be clear on their requirements. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/good-purchasing-clients-know-what-they-want/ 238147 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT 20120703050000 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:49:37 GMT 20120703124937 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:16:00 GMT 2012070412121600 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing 2012 Founder of lingerie brand Ultimo, Michelle Mone, and Compass Group commercial managing director Oliver Cock will be speaking at the CIPS Conference and Exhibition on 4 October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ultimo-bra-chief-and-compass-group-director-confirmed-for-cips-conference/ 237978 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT 20120702090000 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:13:03 GMT 20120702101303 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:00:57 GMT 201207041310057 Paul Snell News Careers SRM Purchasing Ed's choice careers Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2012 Buyers are assisting the fast-moving consumer goods company in achieving an ambitious long-term plan to double in size while reducing its environmental impact. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/unilever-procurement-helps-with-sustainability-objective/ 237058 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT 20120627050000 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:26:43 GMT 20120627102643 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:21:33 GMT 201208231642133 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Ed's choice business change 2012 Six lucky individuals have been shortlisted for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/who-has-made-it-on-to-this-years-procurement-professionals-shortlist/ 235970 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120621040000 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:04:03 GMT 20120621100403 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:50:37 GMT 2012062211115037 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Outsourcing Technology SRM Risk & continuity A CPO Agenda webinar finds reducing costs is the main motivation for improving supplier relationship management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/boost-supplier-performance-by-improving-relationships/ 234800 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT 20120615100000 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:30:35 GMT 20120615103035 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:42:42 GMT 2012062011114242 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 Request for proposal (RFPs) documents remain a valuable tool, but should be improved to place less of a burden on suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/rfps-are-sick-not-dead/ 234595 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:00:00 GMT 20120614080000 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:09:17 GMT 20120614110917 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:43:45 GMT 2012061510104345 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Travel Purchasing 2012 If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/astrazeneca-fosters-collaborative-approach-with-suppliers/ 234136 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT 20120612070000 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:29:10 GMT 20120612112910 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:36:00 GMT 2012061311113600 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-play-venture-capitalists-role/ 233725 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120611013000 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:24:06 GMT 20120611112406 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:29:59 GMT 201206121312959 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 42 per cent of purchasers like to handle negotiations on home turf, compared to 38 per cent who favour making a deal on the supplier's territory. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-prefer-home-advantage-in-supplier-negotiation/ 230911 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120528010000 Mon, 28 May 2012 12:19:15 GMT 20120528121915 Thu, 31 May 2012 11:19:00 GMT 2012053111111900 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing 2012 Former Sainsbury's buyer John Maylam, who received an all-expenses-paid trip to the Monaco Grand Prix, has been sentenced to four years in jail after pleading guilty to money laundering and corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/potato-suppliers-former-finance-director-found-guilty-of-corruption/ 229534 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120522013000 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:28:33 GMT 20120516102833 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:48:14 GMT 201206251534814 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/groceries-adjudicator-needs-parachute-powers/ 230193 Tue, 22 May 2012 00:29:00 GMT 20120522002900 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:08:19 GMT 20120522110819 Wed, 23 May 2012 11:04:33 GMT 2012052311110433 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector SRM 2012 As involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/car-makers-aim-to-develop-hybrid-motors-in-house/ 230208 Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120522000000 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:45:25 GMT 20120522114525 Wed, 23 May 2012 10:08:07 GMT 2012052310100807 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The drinks company is to invest in $1.5 million in a barley-farming project in Ethiopia and $2 million in sorghum development in Tanzania. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/diageo-commits-to-agriculture-projects-in-africa/ 229892 Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120519000000 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:58:44 GMT 20120518165844 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:47:01 GMT 201206131644701 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Ed's choice SRM 2012 During the past year, more than 6,200 Scottish suppliers have won deals using the portal, which now has 60,000 businesses and 4,000 buyers signed up. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/smes-win-75-per-cent-of-public-contracts-scotland-contracts/ 229816 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120518000000 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:58:39 GMT 20120518105839 Mon, 21 May 2012 09:33:21 GMT 201205210993321 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology SRM 2012 The two US automotive manufacturers have shown improvement in supplier relations for the fifth consecutive year, but fail to overtake their competitors in the annual study of vendor attitudes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/chrysler-and-gm-improve-srm-but-still-trail-rivals/ 229133 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120514000000 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:30 GMT 20120514100030 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:24:49 GMT 2012051612122449 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Supplier factories that adopted lean principles were more productive, cut lead times and produced fewer defects, the sportswear brand has announced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nike-reduces-lead-times-through-lean-manufacturing/ 228996 Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120512000000 Fri, 11 May 2012 16:35:42 GMT 20120511163542 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:39:48 GMT 2012051610103948 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 The strategy aims to create efficiencies up front, as well as boosting the telecoms business' competitive advantage, according to its CPO. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/qtel-aims-to-build-right-buy-right/ 228803 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120511000000 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:49:14 GMT 20120510164914 Mon, 14 May 2012 11:16:12 GMT 2012051411111612 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing 2012 Purchasers should look to improve the core skills of suppliers through major projects, said the head of procurement at Petro SA. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/use-big-ticket-projects-to-develop-suppliers/ 228634 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120510010000 Thu, 10 May 2012 11:01:33 GMT 20120510110133 Fri, 11 May 2012 11:23:27 GMT 2012051111112327 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Strong communication and not being afraid to take a fresh approach to categories can add value to the business, according to a panel of procurement leaders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cpos-reveal-how-to-succeed-in-services-procurement/ 228219 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120509003000 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:05:24 GMT 20120509110524 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:50:15 GMT 201205100995015 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 Fiona Gooch, senior policy adviser at Traidcraft, said: "We urge the government to give the establishment of the adjudicator greater priority." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-accused-of-moving-at-snails-pace-to-find-supermarket-watchdog/ 227683 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120505000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 14:29:25 GMT 20120504142925 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:55:34 GMT 201205080995534 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Some 80 per cent of the sportswear's suppliers in the country have reached the minimum standard of social compliance, compared with 80 per cent falling short of the target the year before. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/adidas-turns-indian-supplier-performance-around/ 227610 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120504000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:42:32 GMT 20120504104232 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:44:04 GMT 201205080994404 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Lord Andrew Adonis explains that those who weren't interested in procurement when he was in office, now find it high on their agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/labour-peer-states-procurement-wasnt-a-priority-before-crash/ 227300 Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120502000000 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:01:20 GMT 20120502110120 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:23:57 GMT 2012050410102357 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/prompt-payment-a-priority-for-most-purchasers/ 227009 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120501000000 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:34:05 GMT 20120501103405 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:49:50 GMT 2012050212124950 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The retailer's work on sustainable procurement has boosted the company's brand and future resilience, according to the firm's climate change manager. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/benefits-of-ms-sustainability-go-beyond-the-bottom-line/ 226702 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120428000000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:11:29 GMT 20120427171129 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:50:48 GMT 2012050110105048 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Buyers should promote the mutual benefits of corporate responsibility to drive engagement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sustainability-is-not-a-stick-to-beat-suppliers-with/ 226629 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120427013000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:27:53 GMT 20120427122753 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:27:02 GMT 2012043011112702 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM 2012 The impact of the financial crisis allowed the delivery company to identify savings opportunities by consolidating vendors and examining categories in great detail. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/recession-speeds-up-tnt-savings-delivery/ 226609 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120427000000 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:01:31 GMT 20120427120131 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:37:55 GMT 201204300993755 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Employing this concept of where value is delivered to the business has reduced the cost of professional services to the oil and gas firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/40-40-20-approach-cuts-shell-consultancy-spend/ 226429 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120426010000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:21 GMT 20120426110021 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:43:56 GMT 2012042712124356 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 While economic conditions may make outsourcing services appear attractive, it needs other enablers to make it successful, a panel of senior buyers believes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/market-conditions-not-the-only-outsourcing-driver-buyers-warned/ 226460 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120426003000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:28:42 GMT 20120426122842 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:24:17 GMT 2012042710102417 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing 2012 Organisations could make significant savings by ensuring small purchases go through contracted vendors, according to a CPO Agenda webinar. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dont-forget-small-suppliers-in-strategic-sourcing/ 226430 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120426000000 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:21:48 GMT 20120426112148 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:08:12 GMT 2012042710100812 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "We must look beyond minimising our impact and towards collaboration with our suppliers across our value chain," said Stephen Moorhouse, vice president, supply chain at Coca-Cola Enterprises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/coca-cola-rewards-suppliers-for-sustainability-efforts/ 225936 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120423000000 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:09:41 GMT 20120423110941 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:10:35 GMT 2012042511111035 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Buyers and suppliers are on the same page when it comes to what they want from their partners. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sharing-information-key-to-successful-supply-chain-collaboration/ 207327 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120328000000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:24:32 GMT 20120328112432 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:24:11 GMT 2012032910102411 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Senior purchasers have encouraged buyers to continually challenge the business about vendor selection, and push suppliers to build credibility with procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dont-let-suppliers-become-the-untouchables-urges-the-yorkshire-mafia/ 206111 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120320000000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:41:29 GMT 20120320114129 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:49 GMT 2012032112120049 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2012 The fast-food chain particularly praised one of its vendors for supporting an orphanage through a Canadian charity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mcdonalds-awards-sustainable-suppliers/ 205937 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120319000000 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:57:44 GMT 20120319115744 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:28:44 GMT 2012032010102844 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Supply chain 2012 "We're always looking for new ways to reduce weight, improve efficiency, streamline systems and refine manufacturing processes," Martin Whitmarsh, team principal at McLaren Mercedes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mclaren-takes-pole-position-in-sustainable-procurement/ 205733 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120317000000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:23:32 GMT 20120316162332 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:46:48 GMT 201203290994648 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2012 Norland provides facilities management for buildings including Wembley Stadium, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Greater London Authority. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to procurement director Rachel Lee about how she runs its purchasing operation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/we-just-get-on-and-do-it/ 202731 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120315013000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:30:34 GMT 20120306163034 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:26:20 GMT 201203261422620 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Public sector SRM 2012 "There is a massively rich and diverse range of SME consultancies not getting the same access to the market," chief executive of Management Consultancies Association. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dont-ignore-smaller-consultancies-buyers-told/ 205289 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120315003000 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:47:24 GMT 20120315104724 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:06:17 GMT 2012031611110617 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2012 "Everybody seems to want to create frameworks for everything under the sun," Eddie Regan, senior procurement consultant, BIP Solutions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/has-uk-public-sector-gone-framework-crazy/ 204809 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120314013000 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:16:46 GMT 20120314111646 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:07:04 GMT 2012031512120704 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2012 The UK government has reduced the amount it will pay a major IT provider over the next five years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/contract-renegotiation-to-save-taxpayer-200-million/ 204962 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120314003000 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:32:36 GMT 20120314133236 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:59:49 GMT 2012031510105949 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2012 Charles Bamlett, head of procurement at Red Bull Racing: "Aerospace have got months and years to make parts, we have days." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-the-face-of-red-bull-racing-to-suppliers/ 202900 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120308013000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:08:59 GMT 20120308100859 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:15:29 GMT 2012030910101529 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Margaret Cuthbert criticised the purchasing process for the Forth Replacement Crossing arguing that smaller Scottish businesses were shut out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/economist-tells-scottish-mps-of-procurement-failings/ 202907 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120308010000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:32:40 GMT 20120308103240 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:32:39 GMT 2012031410103239 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2012 "We're firing off a warning shot that there is one year to go before the regulation becomes law" the Timber Trade Federation says buyers should prepare now for the European Timber Regulation or face criminal charges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-told-to-cut-out-illegally-sourced-wood-risk/ 203248 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120308003000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:44:21 GMT 20120308114421 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:57:33 GMT 201203090995733 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "There is value to be had in procurement not just ticking boxes but maintaining stakeholder relations post-implementation," Tom Dexter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/astrazenecas-buyers-win-hearts-and-minds/ 202782 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120307003000 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:58:52 GMT 20120307105852 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:43:34 GMT 2012030810104334 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Asked whether the procurement function uses social media to do its job, 51 per cent said yes, with the remainder saying no. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/half-of-buyers-use-social-media-to-do-their-job/ 202622 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120306010000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:54:17 GMT 20120306095417 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:03:26 GMT 2012031610100326 Paul Snell News SM 100 Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The company, which makes AC/DC power supplies used in equipment such as MRI scanners, said the move would increase buyer confidence and quality control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/xp-power-to-bring-contracted-manufacturing-in-china-in-house/ 200688 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120220000000 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:45:57 GMT 20120220114557 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:01:42 GMT 2012022112120142 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A senior purchaser at an NHS trust said a supplier got so inspired at an awards event that a cost saving idea was born on a beer mat. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-spark-eureka-moments-in-nhs-suppliers/ 200199 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120215003000 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:48:00 GMT 20120215114800 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:23:51 GMT 2012021610102351 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2012 "We might, during the course of a year shut the same overhead line down twice - if we were a bit more joined up, we could shut it just once," head of procurement Philip Patterson. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-power-networks-chops-tree-cutting-spend-by-28-per-cent/ 199883 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:41:50 GMT 20120213114150 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:33:05 GMT 2012021510103305 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 National Farmers Union wants "referee to go along with the rulebook". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mps-should-use-downtime-to-appoint-groceries-supply-adjudicator/ 199695 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120211000000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:03:13 GMT 20120210160313 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:31:59 GMT 201202140993159 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Together with A. W. Jenkinson, the haulage firm is joint-purchasing 1,000 new trucks from supplier Scania. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/stobart-group-repeats-joint-procurement-of-trucks/ 198968 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120208003000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:24:26 GMT 20120208112426 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:23 GMT 2012020910102223 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 It is becoming easier for suppliers to calculate the CO2 emissions of their spuds and for buyers to check the quality of their produce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/potato-farmers-to-give-buyers-a-helping-hand/ 197354 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120205000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:33 GMT 20120203153033 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:20:34 GMT 2012021010102034 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2012 Commercial terms that motivate a provider to keep stakeholders happy support a successful relationship, says Thames Water's head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/incentives-are-key-to-successful-procurement-outsourcing/ 197274 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120203013000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:18:17 GMT 20120203111817 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:18:24 GMT 2012021010101824 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2012 "What we will not do, and never have done, is stand still or turn a blind eye to problems in our supply chain," Tim Cook told staff in an email. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-ceo-promises-to-dig-deeper-into-supply-chain-issues/ 196144 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120128000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:13 GMT 20120127170613 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:39:41 GMT 201201310993941 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Technology firm offers small vendors the use of security and compliance testing systems to help them win government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hp-announces-sme-supplier-support-scheme/ 195761 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120126003000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:13:49 GMT 20120126101349 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:06:02 GMT 2012012711110602 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "Past governments haven't got very excited about procurement. It wasn't a sure-fire headline grabber. But it's obvious to me procurement matters," minister for the Cabinet Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/francis-maude-this-is-the-moment-we-change-things/ 194488 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120119013000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 20120119093413 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:33:09 GMT 2012012010103309 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Generating innovative ideas and approaches isn't always easy. Jamie Napper offers tips to help you and 
your teams think differently. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/creative-industry/ 192431 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120117020000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:29:53 GMT 20120109162953 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:21:02 GMT 201208291752102 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features SRM Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2012 "It's definitely unprecedented in a builders merchant," Alastair Charatan, director of supply chain programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/travis-perkins-shares-office-with-key-suppliers/ 194107 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120116013000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:26:03 GMT 20120116112603 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:26:34 GMT 2012011711112634 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 It's important to be connected to your strategic suppliers, but what is too close and how do you establish appropriate ties? Angeline Albert finds out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/yes-thats-close-enough/ 192540 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:48:55 GMT 20120110124855 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:39:23 GMT 2012012412123923 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM News focus 2012 The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the "rigorous execution" of its supply chain restructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mcbride-holds-to-restructuring-plan-amidst-raw-materials-challenges/ 192394 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120109013000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:05:39 GMT 20120109120539 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:39 GMT 2012011011113639 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Find out what more than 3,000 readers told us they will be concentrating on this year... http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-reveal-priorities-for-2012/ 192387 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120109010000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:43:18 GMT 20120109114318 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:20:45 GMT 2012011012122045 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/long-arm-of-californian-law-reaches-uk/ 192071 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120105013000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:19 GMT 20120105103519 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:17:56 GMT 2012010612121756 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Nearly half of finance chiefs expect to now delay pay to vendors compared with 12 months ago, research finds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cfos-want-to-extend-payment-terms/ 192088 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120105000000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:37:50 GMT 20120105113750 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:03:41 GMT 2012012011110341 Bhanu Chawla News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Consolidation has given large retailers the advantage when it comes to negotiation and pricing over the past five years, according to the industry body. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/food-and-drink-buyers-gain-more-power/ 191939 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120104013000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:23:46 GMT 20120104102346 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:26:55 GMT 2012010510102655 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "The government ICT strategy is in its early days and initial signs are good," NAO chief Amyas Morse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nao-praise-uk-governments-new-approach-to-it/ 191134 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111222010000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:21 GMT 20111221164221 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:23 GMT 201201051532723 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2011 SM asked readers to describe the sexiest aspect of procurement, click the link to discover what they said... http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-reveal-sexy-elements-of-procurement/ 190062 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111220010000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:26:48 GMT 20111219162648 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:26:17 GMT 201112220992617 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Business groups, including the National Farmers Union, call for public purchasers to include prompt payment in pre-qualification questionnaires. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-purchasers-urged-to-mind-their-pqqs/ 189236 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111214013000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:56:02 GMT 20111214095602 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:03:45 GMT 2011121512120345 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 Funding from the EU is needed to improve purchasers' abilities and understanding of the SME and voluntary sectors, says the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-should-fund-sme-training-for-purchasers/ 189243 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111214000000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:35:16 GMT 20111214103516 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:47 GMT 201112151530947 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2011 Partnership approach with suppliers puts local authority on course to hit £30 million savings target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/surrey-slashes-27-million-with-cost-cutting-deals/ 188489 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111213003000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:55:38 GMT 20111213105538 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:07:57 GMT 2011121410100757 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Business group outlines seven steps for government to "get procurement right". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cbi-sets-out-public-procurement-reform-proposals/ 187755 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111212013000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:53:28 GMT 20111212095328 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:56:57 GMT 2012010612125657 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/125-million-to-develop-uk-manufacturing-supply-chain/ 187223 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111208013000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:52:31 GMT 20111208105231 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:03:35 GMT 201112091640335 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Procurement professionals helped out at Heathrow Airport to cover for striking public sector staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/baa-buyers-fill-in-with-colouring-books/ 186356 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111202013000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:27:53 GMT 20111202102753 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:37:55 GMT 201202271313755 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 90 per cent of companies increase or leave supplier numbers unchanged while the appetite for repatriating contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-up-supplier-numbers/ 186376 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111202003000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:12:31 GMT 20111202111231 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:20:58 GMT 2011120511112058 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The company is to investigate corporate social responsibility in its cocoa supply chain through the Fair Labor Association network. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nestl-to-investigate-labour-practices-in-cocoa-supply-chain/ 186210 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111201010000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:25:26 GMT 20111201102526 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:02:53 GMT 2011121310100253 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 According to CIPS CEO David Noble the sector is in for a gloomy period in the next few months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bleak-winter-for-manufacturing-sector/ 186216 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111201003000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:44:55 GMT 20111201104455 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:36:15 GMT 201201121423615 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2011 While 10.9 per cent of those surveyed said systems "generally create more 'noise' than 'value'." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/almost-50-per-cent-of-buyers-use-technology-to-select-suppliers/ 185555 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111128010000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:07:35 GMT 20111128110735 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:18:02 GMT 2011112912121802 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "Don't make a technical sales pitch and expect me to understand it," Larry Beard, Tate & Lyle procurement director. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-hit-back-at-sales-at-churchill-war-rooms/ 185353 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111125010000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:49:38 GMT 20111125094938 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:25 GMT 2011112811112725 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Central government deals worth more than £100,000 are to be bought through a centralised framework, with opportunities for SMEs promised. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-boosts-sme-consultancies-with-framework-agreement/ 185166 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111124013000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:55:12 GMT 20111124095512 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:36:40 GMT 2011112511113640 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Major companies sign up for drive to encourage firms to award contracts to social enterprises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/50-in-250-campaign-to-support-social-enterprise-sourcing/ 185074 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111123010000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:07:15 GMT 20111123110715 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:13:07 GMT 2011112410101307 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The UK government aims to speed up public purchasing by giving buyers a limited period in which to complete the tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurements-get-120-day-deadline/ 185174 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111122013000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMT 20111124102400 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:35:48 GMT 2011112410103548 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 The profession's success this year will mean more oversight, but also an increase in responsibility, it has been predicted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/finance-wants-more-control-over-procurement-in-2012/ 185181 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111122010000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:49:19 GMT 20111124104919 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:57:56 GMT 2011112410105756 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 The retailer is in discussions with its vendors to convince them to contribute to store regeneration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-asks-suppliers-for-refurbishment-contribution/ 185184 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111122003000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:16:44 GMT 20111124111644 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:26:19 GMT 2011112411112619 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Andrew Neilson led his team to exceed its annual savings target by 37 per cent by the end of the company's financial year close. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fitness-firsts-uk-purchasing-chief-limbers-up-for-new-job/ 184892 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111118010000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:22:38 GMT 20111118112238 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:15 GMT 201111210994115 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2011 Other departments need to know "how and what procurement does to deliver strategic value to the business," Jason Smith, KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-could-use-some-pr/ 184741 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111117013000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:26:28 GMT 20111117112628 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:16:43 GMT 201111281531643 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Kent County Council is under fire after a local paper investigated its procedures for awarding contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/council-awards-49-million-deals-without-competitive-tender/ 184611 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111116013000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:53:33 GMT 20111116115333 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:19:28 GMT 2011111711111928 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Food giant's tomato experts give global yields a boost. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/heinz-helps-growers-increase-yields/ 184589 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111116003000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:43:46 GMT 20111116094346 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMT 2011111711114100 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 The Australian group is focused on promoting ethnic minority-owned businesses within its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/westpac-banks-on-indigenous-supplier-engagement/ 184592 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111116000000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:57:54 GMT 20111116095754 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:21:25 GMT 2011111710102125 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2011 SMEs call for increased government aid to assist in tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/small-businesses-slate-government-support/ 184450 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111115000000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:51:09 GMT 20111115095109 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:56:32 GMT 201111160995632 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2011 While the number of cases identified has dropped, the amount of money obtained by fraudsters has greatly increased. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-identified-by-local-councils-quadruples/ 183901 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111110013000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:05:00 GMT 20111110100500 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:22:22 GMT 2011111111112222 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Fraud & corruption Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2011 Firms should talk openly to suppliers about risks in different locations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/risk-alignment-with-outsourcing-suppliers-is-essential/ 183909 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111110010000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:19:33 GMT 20111110101933 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:20:25 GMT 2011111111112025 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM International Supply chain 2011 Taking action against late payments to small-to-medium-sized enterprises would provide more assistance, said the Forum of Private Business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/financial-advice-to-smes-is-welcome-but-more-is-needed/ 183930 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:36:02 GMT 20111110113602 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:31:44 GMT 2011111111113144 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 "It's not just business as usual, it's business as unbelievable," says AT Kearney report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-propelled-to-new-heights/ 183771 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111109013000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:03:45 GMT 20111109110345 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:51:47 GMT 201112130995147 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Half-year results show increase in spend on inventory management and distribution. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-invests-to-improve-supply-chain-efficiency/ 183773 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111109010000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:13:45 GMT 20111109111345 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:48:16 GMT 2011111011114816 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2011 State of Flux survey shows benefits of collaborating with key suppliers - including cost, risk, innovation advantages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/srm-leaders-reap-rewards/ 183515 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111107013000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:31:30 GMT 20111107113130 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:08:54 GMT 2011110912120854 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2011 Family doctors are worried that they lack the training to take on additional responsibilities handed to them as part of UK health reforms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/85-per-cent-of-gps-admit-they-lack-commissioning-skills/ 183409 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111105000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:15:08 GMT 20111104161508 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:31:55 GMT 201111071313155 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 "A high proportion of disruptions happen further down the supply chain in places many companies don't look," CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beware-of-risk-at-lower-tier-suppliers/ 183370 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111104003000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:59:33 GMT 20111104115933 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:37:56 GMT 2011121210103756 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 The construction materials company is strengthening controls around its timber sourcing ahead of legislative changes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wolseley-steps-up-ethical-timber-efforts/ 183032 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111102010000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMT 20111102111600 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:44:59 GMT 2011110311114459 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 With 1,000 days to go until the start of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, SM speaks to its head of procurement, David Brown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/glasgow-2014-procurement-chief-early-talks-key-to-local-business-benefits/ 181182 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111027013000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:38:08 GMT 20111027113808 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:17:49 GMT 2011102811111749 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The strategy is in response to disruptions experienced after the Fukushima earthquake earlier this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citron-asks-suppliers-to-dual-source/ 181209 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111027010000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:17:35 GMT 20111027121735 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:00 GMT 2011102811113200 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Tobacco firm says it is well on way to deliver savings three years into a five-year plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bat-on-track-for-800m-savings/ 180962 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111026003000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:13:54 GMT 20111026121354 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:46:01 GMT 2011102712124601 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2011 Electronics retailer takes steps after SRM conference highlights suppliers' views. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/best-buy-europe-tackles-suppliers-feedback/ 180953 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111026000000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:58 GMT 20111026110058 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:31:55 GMT 201110270993155 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 ...but less than a third are on their way to being world-class at it, according to a study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scm-moves-up-manufacturers-agenda/ 180445 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111024010000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:39:22 GMT 20111024113922 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:26:44 GMT 2011102511112644 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 That was the view of Patrick Dunne, group procurement and property director at Alliance Boots, at last night's CPO Agenda Question Time-style debate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-about-instilling-a-cost-conscious-culture/ 180278 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111021013000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:31:00 GMT 20111021113100 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:52 GMT 201112191531452 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "We will continue to run the business with tight management of costs and stocks, retaining as much flexibility as possible in the supply chain," CEO Michael Sharp. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/debenhams-chief-wants-supply-chain-flexibility/ 180273 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111021000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:47:44 GMT 20111021104744 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:01:26 GMT 201110241310126 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "Everybody is looking for more for less right now, and that is what sustainability is all about," Mike Peasland, CEO, Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/balfour-beatty-uses-sustainability-to-get-more-for-less/ 180145 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111020003000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:10:43 GMT 20111020111043 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:47:42 GMT 2011102111114742 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "It pays to keep a close eye on suppliers' and customers' payment performance," said Jason Mills, Experian UK & Ireland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/time-taken-to-pay-suppliers-extends-in-q3/ 180128 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111020000000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:22 GMT 20111020100322 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:05:35 GMT 2011102111110535 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Supplier and procurement fraud has risen from 20 per cent to 33 per cent in 2010/11, making it the most prevalent type of fraud in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-on-the-rise-in-china/ 180011 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111019000000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:18 GMT 20111019104518 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:13:40 GMT 2011102010101340 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Olympic Delivery Authority offered a number of financial incentives to motivate its delivery partner to "meet or exceed" its objectives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/financial-incentives-key-to-motivate-oda-delivery-partner/ 179834 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111018013000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:50:44 GMT 20111018105044 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:24:37 GMT 2011101911112437 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Independent sustainability monitor offers significant praise for LOCOG's approach to sourcing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-2012-sets-new-standards-on-sustainable-merchandise/ 179595 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111015000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:36:10 GMT 20111014163610 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:39:34 GMT 2011102010103934 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 Production at firms such as Seagate, Honda and Toyota has been interrupted by flooding across the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-flooding-causes-supply-chain-disruption/ 179527 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:09:59 GMT 20111014100959 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:19:08 GMT 2011101710101908 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Lord Currie: "The restriction of civil service pay scales limits [the MoD's] ability to compete with industry on an equal footing." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/let-mod-pay-buyers-more/ 179319 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111012013000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:13:30 GMT 20111012111330 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:46:58 GMT 2011101312124658 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2011 Toy manufacturer promises its packaging will use 70 per cent recycled or sustainable material by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mattel-reveals-sustainable-sourcing-targets/ 178920 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT 20111008000500 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:37:17 GMT 20111007153717 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:35:44 GMT 201204021533544 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Buyers must have a clear knowledge of the culture they are working within if they want to get buy-in from stakeholders and achieve success, says Apple procurement head, Adrian Turner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/culture-and-procurement-uneasy-bedfellows-yet-vital/ 178897 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111007003000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:34:17 GMT 20111007123417 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:28:22 GMT 2011102011112822 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 Lawyer Sam De Silva explained at the CIPS Conference that the OGC model contract for ICT services has major flaws. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-approach-the-government-ict-services-contract-with-care/ 178910 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:43:02 GMT 20111007144302 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:16:54 GMT 2011101012121654 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Assets Local government Central government Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Commerical director David Smith (pictured right) has defended the claim that the Programme has set a new "gold standard for procurement". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/dwp-hits-back-at-criticism-of-work-programme/ 178682 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111005013000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:08:32 GMT 20111005120832 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:23:16 GMT 201110061312316 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Vendors failing to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will be dumped by buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-warned-to-cut-emissions-to-keep-contracts/ 177821 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110927003000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:41:01 GMT 20110927104101 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:44:48 GMT 2011092810104448 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 City Council suspends staff and hires accountants following allegations deals were awarded to a contractor not on an approved framework. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/police-investigate-maintenance-contracts-in-edinburgh/ 177540 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110923013000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:04:03 GMT 20110923120403 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:23:00 GMT 201109260992300 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Party members have voted for the government to establish a body that would oversee technology purchasing policy and encourage collaboration between departments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lib-dems-call-for-government-it-procurement-office/ 177412 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110922010000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:07:35 GMT 20110922120735 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:38:36 GMT 2011092212123836 Paul Snell Public sector Technology SRM Home page picture story 2011 North East Chamber of Commerce urges rethink on national frameworks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-must-scrap-framework-strategy/ 176982 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110919013000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:27:07 GMT 20110919112707 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:21:50 GMT 2011092012122150 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2011 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders campaigns for investment in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/auto-industry-calls-for-support/ 176973 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110919010000 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:56:06 GMT 20110919105606 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:18:25 GMT 2011092012121825 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2011 The clothing retailer plans to work with trade associations following a breach of its supplier code of conduct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zara-tightens-oversight-of-brazilian-supply-chain/ 176805 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110917000200 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:37:52 GMT 20110916163752 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:37:08 GMT 2011102011113708 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international 2011 "It is not clear who will be responsible for improving efficiency, nor which body will intervene to protect 999 services if an ambulance service gets into financial difficulty, seriously underperforms or even fails." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pac-calls-for-clarity-over-ambulance-commissioning/ 176692 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110916010000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:47:10 GMT 20110916104710 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:47:33 GMT 2011091910104733 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The winners of the 'best public procurement project' beat nine other successful teams to clinch the overall prize on a night of celebration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/olympic-delivery-authority-takes-the-gold-at-cips-sm-awards-2011/ 176006 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110915013000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:35:37 GMT 20110914163537 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:55:02 GMT 2011091612125502 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 CIPS SM Awards The London Probation Trust has greatly increased its SME supply base. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/targeting-smes-should-be-encouraged-says-public-sector-cpo/ 175913 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110914013000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:53:09 GMT 20110914095309 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:04:09 GMT 2011091512120409 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 A Brussels source, who did not wish to be named, made the claim ahead of the EU publishing its latest set of proposals on Common Agricultural Policy in mid-October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sugar-production-quotas-expected-to-be-scrapped/ 175567 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110910010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:12:53 GMT 20110909171253 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:22:59 GMT 2011091310102259 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The practice of cargo ships moving at slow speeds has caused inventory levels to rise and the practice of slow steaming is unlikely to end anytime soon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-adjust-inventory-levels-in-response-to-slow-steaming/ 175534 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110909013000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:13:48 GMT 20110909121348 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:12 GMT 201109120990912 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 To counteract material and labour-rate inflation, Mass Transit Railway is working with suppliers to anticipate future costs and wield more buying power. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-operator-adopts-pain-share-gain-share-strategy/ 175523 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110909010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:42:12 GMT 20110909104212 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:31:33 GMT 2011091211113133 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Fifteen of the energy giant's 70 key suppliers met with its top executives to find ways to reduce its impact on the environment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eon-pilots-project-to-cut-carbon/ 175539 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110909000000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:00:36 GMT 20110909130036 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:06:23 GMT 201109120990623 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Unions claim garments have been imported from China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-african-rugby-union-under-fire-for-not-sourcing-locally/ 175406 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110908013000 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:14:38 GMT 20110908101438 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:57:34 GMT 2011090912125734 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability SRM Southern Africa Report shows copier giant severed ties following sustainability doubts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fuji-xerox-chops-supplier-after-logging-concerns/ 175264 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110907003000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:12:17 GMT 20110907091217 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:27:35 GMT 2012020612122735 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 ETI takes a new approach to improving workers' rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ethical-group-to-map-supply-chains/ 175293 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110907000000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:16:31 GMT 20110907111631 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:05:29 GMT 2011090810100529 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Updated EU legislation could add bureaucracy and cost, says purchasing chief http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/restrictions-on-hazardous-materials-will-place-extra-burden-on-suppliers/ 174646 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110903000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:32:15 GMT 20110902173215 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:54:05 GMT 2011090612125405 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Public buyers are urged to make sure small vendors understand requirements to improve access to deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/make-tenders-clear-to-help-smes/ 174529 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110902013000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:34:29 GMT 20110902103429 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:15:33 GMT 2011090511111533 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Cutting suppliers and contract renegotiation contributes to £16 million efficiencies at bus and train operator. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-provides-go-ahead-groups-route-to-savings/ 174557 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:49:32 GMT 20110902114932 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:09:33 GMT 2011090212120933 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Angeline Albert Early engagement between public and private sector "at the heart" of improvement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/infrastructure-projects-need-early-supply-chain-collaboration/ 174357 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110901010000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:32 GMT 20110901102632 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:03 GMT 2011090212120003 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Make sure suppliers understand what a major brand can be worth to them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/negotiate-with-the-right-people-to-maximise-brand-power/ 174237 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110831013000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:07:13 GMT 20110831110713 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:52:02 GMT 2011090111115202 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Channel 4 News' economics editor Faisal Islam said shifts in economic temperature are spreading far more quickly as a result of super-fast procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-has-a-remarkable-impact-on-transmitting-global-economic-shocks/ 173974 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110829000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:19:11 GMT 20110826171911 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:13:32 GMT 201109051751332 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 A plea on the UK parliament's e-petition website has called for public sector procurement to be streamlined. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/architect-slams-expense-of-public-sector-procurement/ 173968 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110828000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:54:50 GMT 20110826165450 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:23:12 GMT 2011083111112312 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Buyers are including clauses in contracts to increase training and job opportunities for people in the local area. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/worcestershire-uses-purchasing-power-to-boost-employment/ 173972 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110827000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:06:21 GMT 20110826170621 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:49:21 GMT 201109071644921 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert UK government reveals initial findings from anonymous complaints scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-gets-shirty-with-metropolitan-police/ 173916 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110826010000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:31:13 GMT 20110826103113 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:28:13 GMT 2011083010102813 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 But banks are urged to reduce processing time. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-support-cheque-payments-for-small-vendors/ 173803 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110825010000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:00 GMT 20110825100800 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:41:47 GMT 2011082610104147 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Make sure "just in time" does not become "just not there". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/close-working-in-the-supply-chain-key-to-demand-planning/ 173800 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110825000000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:36:26 GMT 20110825093626 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:14:52 GMT 2011082610101452 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM Supply chain 2011 Motor firms are too concerned with cost cutting to collaborate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/automotive-supplier-relations-trapped-in-self-defeating-cycle/ 173687 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110824013000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:33:51 GMT 20110824093351 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:26 GMT 2011082510100826 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 Robert Wiseman Dairies pledges to increase the farm gate price from October to secure supplies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/milk-processor-to-pay-dairy-farmers-more/ 173659 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110824010000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:01:46 GMT 20110823180146 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:42:23 GMT 201108250994223 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Clothing retailer hires individuals to lead sourcing and logistics operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-plans-supply-chain-efficiency-push/ 173714 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110824000000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:40:24 GMT 20110824114024 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:25:52 GMT 2011082511112552 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 Survey respondents said they plan to improve training in category and supplier risk management, as well as financial analysis and market research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/analytical-skills-essential-to-buyers/ 173347 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110821000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:47:07 GMT 20110819164707 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:34:16 GMT 2011082311113416 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers SRM Purchasing Troops forced to dismantle planes as supply chain issues remain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/delays-in-mod-supply-chain-lead-to-cannibalisation/ 173298 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110819013000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:03:44 GMT 20110819100344 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:56:54 GMT 2011082211115654 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 The outsourcing company will manage $800 million (£483 million) of indirect spend for the US arm of BAE Systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/xchanging-signs-seven-year-deal-with-bae/ 173191 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:51:03 GMT 20110818105103 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:12:53 GMT 2011081910101253 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing 2011 The CEO of Europe's largest own brand ice cream manufacturer has blamed politicians for causing sugar prices to spiral out of control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ice-cream-man-issues-sugar-warning/ 172930 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110816013000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:55:37 GMT 20110816105537 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:33:12 GMT 2011081711113312 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 "Like deer in the headlights, many companies see approaching danger but don't know how to get out of the way." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasing-cant-cope-with-inflation/ 172950 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110816010000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:50:52 GMT 20110816115052 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:13:46 GMT 2011082311111346 Samantha Robinson News SRM International Purchasing 2011 A new rule applying to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 October penalises payers who drag their feet. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/law-change-pushes-prompt-payment-of-construction-suppliers/ 172847 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110815013000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:05 GMT 20110815110005 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:38:53 GMT 2011081611113853 Naouel Zenaidi News Law SRM Purchasing 2011 A push to increase freight management saw the company increase new contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ceva-profits-after-changing-tack/ 172852 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110815010000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:28:08 GMT 20110815112808 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:25:16 GMT 2011081611112516 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 The company plans to source 30,000 tonnes of coffee from local farmers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nestle-to-establish-sustainable-coffee-factory-in-vietnam/ 172664 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110811010000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:52:31 GMT 20110811115231 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:38:45 GMT 2011081211113845 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Damning report on police building procurement leads to demands for Zuma to take action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/calls-for-sa-president-to-act-on-corruption-report/ 172505 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:14:00 GMT 20110810041400 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:10:53 GMT 20110809161053 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:50:24 GMT 2011081111115024 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Central government Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Survey finds businesses putting plans in place to deal with Olympics' disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/firms-gear-up-for-olympic-impact/ 172566 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110810010000 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:29:43 GMT 20110810112943 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:08:30 GMT 2011081112120830 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Orders and production strong, says survey, but growth expected to stagnate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sme-buyers-stockpile-supplies-in-q2/ 172514 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110810000000 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:42:26 GMT 20110809164226 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:08:52 GMT 2011081111110852 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Profits fall at Anglo-Dutch firm as spending cuts hit government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/logica-feels-public-sector-pinch/ 172352 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110808013000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:19:22 GMT 20110808111922 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:13 GMT 2011081010100713 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM International Purchasing 2011 Norton Motorcycles plans to increase production and boost activity for its largely British supply base. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sme-receives-loan-to-support-local-businesses/ 172299 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110807000100 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:52:42 GMT 20110805175242 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:54:19 GMT 2011081010105419 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Banner Business Services and XMA have been named as the successful vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/office-supplies-deal-to-save-whitehall-18-million-a-year/ 172296 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110806000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:37:44 GMT 20110805173744 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:24:35 GMT 201108091642435 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Purchasing bureaucracy that represents an "insidious threat" to businesses will be stripped away. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/western-cape-government-to-slash-red-tape/ 172253 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110805000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:02:40 GMT 20110805120240 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:29:58 GMT 2011080811112958 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Public Accounts Committee delivers damning report on patient records revamp. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pac-slams-handling-of-nhs-it-project/ 172027 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110803003000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:52:31 GMT 20110803105231 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:39:08 GMT 2011080412123908 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 Milk contracts fail to meet European Commission's standards, says report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/efra-demands-fairer-deal-for-dairy-farmers/ 171924 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110802003000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:30:22 GMT 20110802103022 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:09:07 GMT 2011080311110907 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Survey cites cost and flexibility as benefits of smaller suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/sm-100/buyers-seeking-out-smes/ 171927 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110802003000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:51:59 GMT 20110802105159 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:49:53 GMT 2011080412124953 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 SRM Purchasing 2011 Lack of oversight leaves book buying vulnerable to corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/school-book-procurement-in-sa-needs-stronger-controls/ 171757 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110730000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:43 GMT 20110729154743 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:16:46 GMT 2011080210101646 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Justice Select Committee wants "value for money" review of offender management agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/noms-not-proficient-at-running-national-contracts/ 171728 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110729010000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:22:53 GMT 20110729112253 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:02:30 GMT 2011080112120230 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Civil society organisations given finance to help grasp 'Big Society' opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/new-fund-supports-not-for-profits-public-sector-bids/ 171713 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110729003000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:13:35 GMT 20110729091335 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:01:00 GMT 2011080112120100 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 But still settled invoices an average of 32.9 days late, research shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/businesses-pick-up-payment-pace/ 171714 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:21:12 GMT 20110729092112 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:15:05 GMT 201108010991505 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Vendors who helped make £140 million savings win recognition. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/home-office-rewards-its-top-suppliers/ 171138 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110724000100 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:44:49 GMT 20110722174449 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:11:01 GMT 2011072611111101 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability SRM Central government Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Drinks company chooses sustainable transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/coca-cola-to-purchase-trucks-that-run-on-biogas/ 171111 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110723000000 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:26:26 GMT 20110722152626 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:41:31 GMT 2011072610104131 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 Attendees check out their competition ahead of the September ceremony. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cips-supply-management-awards-nominees-enjoy-networking-barbecue/ 171040 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110722000000 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:58:10 GMT 20110722105810 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:07:45 GMT 201107250990745 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 Francis Maude says buyers need to be up-to-speed with the latest products and services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurement-dragons-den-highlights-innovation/ 170602 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110720003000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:29:53 GMT 20110720112953 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:52:25 GMT 201107210995225 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 Ex-marketing chief will lead healthcare venture for buying consortium. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beacon-bags-unilever-manager-to-head-healthcare/ 170549 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110720000000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:51:51 GMT 20110720095151 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:50:03 GMT 201107210995003 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM 2011 Car giant pays tribute to suppliers' efforts after Japan's disaster. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/porsche-sings-suppliers-praises/ 170354 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110719000000 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:02:19 GMT 20110719110219 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:57:55 GMT 201107200995755 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Business failures drop, but purchasers must keep an eye on the risk http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/experian-urges-buyers-to-be-alert/ 170189 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:20:00 GMT 20110718002000 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:55:21 GMT 20110718115521 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:18:21 GMT 2011071911111821 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Brazilian company Votorantim Industrial plans to have all its suppliers signed up to a sustainability code by the end of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/brazils-votorantim-demands-vendors-sign-ethical-code/ 170072 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110715003000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:04:06 GMT 20110715110406 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:07:33 GMT 2011071611110733 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Buyers, suppliers and public sector commissioners in the North East of England are collaborating to improve public sector procurement in the region, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/north-east-of-england-presents-report-to-improve-public-purchasing/ 170035 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110715000000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:53:48 GMT 20110714165348 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:27:35 GMT 2011071810102735 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Business continuity clauses are to be included in contracts between London's 33 borough councils and its suppliers from now on. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-council-suppliers-to-ensure-business-continuity-in-contracts/ 169987 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110714020000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:41:40 GMT 20110714124140 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:02:31 GMT 2011071512120231 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Assets Local government Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert The National Audit Office is calling on the UK government to use its buying power more effectively when commissioning employee training. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nao-urges-collaboration-in-government-training/ 169899 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110713010000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:24:54 GMT 20110713122454 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:07:36 GMT 2011071412120736 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Mandla Nkomfe, Gauteng Province's finance leader, is urging public sector staff to pay suppliers within 15 days, despite the South African regional government's continued failure to settle bills within 30 days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gauteng-pledges-to-tackle-late-payment/ 169901 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110713000000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:33:53 GMT 20110713123353 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:07:17 GMT 2011071412120717 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Buyers are finding more ways to help suppliers improve performance. But picking the right vendors to work with requires careful consideration, says Lindsay Clark. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maintaining-peak-performance/ 169645 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:45:28 GMT 20110711094528 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:22:32 GMT 2011071312122232 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Supply chain News focus 2011 Purchasers are warned to be vigilant of suspicious payment patterns after a KPMG report revealed that fraudsters have stolen more than £1 billion from UK businesses this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-on-alert-as-fraud-hits-new-high/ 169661 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110711010000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:19:36 GMT 20110711111936 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:25:31 GMT 2011071312122531 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 The former procurement and supply chain director at Computacenter and ex-CIPS president has joined not-for-profit organisation WEConnect International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/shirley-cooper-champions-women-owned-businesses-in-new-role/ 169501 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110708003000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:31:10 GMT 20110708103110 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:54:08 GMT 2011071010105408 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Sustainability SRM Business change 2011 Global brewer SABMiller says it will offer 'significant' long term sourcing opportunities for 2,000 smallholder farmers in the Sudan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sabmiller-brews-support-for-2000-farmers/ 169505 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110708000000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:43:17 GMT 20110708104317 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:52:41 GMT 2011071010105241 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, has teamed up with competitors France Telecom-Orange and Telecom Italia to increase the number of supplier audits. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/telecoms-rivals-audit-shared-suppliers-jointly/ 169242 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110706013000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:10:10 GMT 20110706101010 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:33:03 GMT 2011070712123303 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM Business change Supply chain 2011 Suppliers to the US healthcare and pharmaceutical company Baxter saved the company $231,000 (£144,177) by cutting carbon emissions in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/emissions-cut-creates-savings-for-baxter/ 169255 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110706000000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:43:28 GMT 20110706114328 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:16:34 GMT 2011070711111634 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Transport secretary Philip Hammond is consulting on ways to increase support for UK train manufacturers when awarding rail and infrastructure contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-aims-to-increase-support-for-uk-train-makers/ 169111 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110705010000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:33:20 GMT 20110705113320 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:22:01 GMT 2011070610102201 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2011 Bill Crothers, Home Office commercial director on how the UK government renegotiated contracts with its largest suppliers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/negotiating-the-hurdles/ 169182 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110705000000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:41:21 GMT 20110705164121 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:47:19 GMT 201107051644719 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Lloyds Banking Group is to reduce its supply base from 17,000 to 10,000 to save £1.5 billion a year by the end of 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lloyds-to-cut-7000-vendors-in-savings-drive/ 168579 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110630013000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:03:30 GMT 20110630120330 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:47:35 GMT 2011070111114735 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Organisations' failure to share information with each other is limiting their ability to protect themselves from supply chain risks, such as pandemics, cyber attacks and further economic crises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/share-data-to-mitigate-against-disaster/ 168561 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110630003000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:15 GMT 20110630105115 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:22:22 GMT 2011070112122222 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Public sector bodies in Western Australia are ignoring the government's procurement policy, auditors have discovered. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-government-agencies-breach-purchasing-regulations/ 168567 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110630000100 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:23:36 GMT 20110630112336 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:16:04 GMT 2011070111111604 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International 2011 The chief executive of Glasgow 2014 has resigned after admitting he failed to declare a gift given to him by a supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/games-chief-quits-after-gift-policy-breach/ 168415 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110629013000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:06:18 GMT 20110629110618 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:10:53 GMT 2011063011111053 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Mining company Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold increased local sourcing by six per cent in 2010, compared with the year before. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-miner-boosts-local-procurement/ 168437 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110629000000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:35:01 GMT 20110629113501 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:20:22 GMT 2011063011112022 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International 2011 Japan's earthquake and tsunami brought disruption to the electronics industry's supply chain, but its effect was "less than feared", according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/japan-disaster-impact-less-than-feared/ 168319 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110628010000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:08:56 GMT 20110628110856 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:39:50 GMT 2011062911113950 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 Emerging markets are considered to be the biggest growth opportunity in 2011, according to 47 per cent of UK manufacturers surveyed by Zurich Insurance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-seek-success-in-bric-economies/ 168316 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110628003000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:53:47 GMT 20110628105347 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:35 GMT 2011062911112135 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International 2011 Purchasers from AMEC and EDF Energy are holding a 'meet the buyer' event in Sunderland this week to try to increase their spend with local suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-team-up-with-local-business-friends-from-the-north/ 168168 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110627010000 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:47:12 GMT 20110627104712 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:18:02 GMT 2011062812121802 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 The laws governing public procurement in the European Union are causing slow tendering processes and barring SMEs' access to contracts, according to EU procurement professionals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-bureaucracy-puts-brakes-on-tendering/ 168079 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110626000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:55:33 GMT 20110624165533 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:42:02 GMT 2011080212124202 Paul Snell News Law Public sector SRM International 2011 Human rights training for buyers at France Telecom-Orange will be rolled out globally across the group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/telecoms-giant-rolls-out-responsible-purchasing/ 168084 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110625000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:29:38 GMT 20110624172938 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:06:53 GMT 2011062811110653 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 Purchasers at Land Securities have helped to cut the number of accidents on the property developer's building sites by closely measuring suppliers' compliance with health and safety. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-helps-land-securities-slash-hs-incidents/ 167990 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110624000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:19:44 GMT 20110624101944 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:29:36 GMT 201106270992936 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM 2011 Property developer British Land has succeeded in reducing its environmental impact through its suppliers' procurement practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/developer-influences-supplier-procurement/ 167765 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110622003000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:20:33 GMT 20110622102033 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:05:31 GMT 2011062311110531 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM 2011 The shortlist for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2011 crams in innovation from 51 teams. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/which-teams-are-on-the-cips-sm-awards-shortlist/ 167276 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110617013000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:39:28 GMT 20110617113928 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:46:19 GMT 201107071644619 Paul Snell News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Political lobbying and advice on supply chain improvements by the International Air Transport Association saved the airline industry $17 billion (£10.4 billion) between 2004 to 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airline-industry-reps-net-supplier-savings/ 166902 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110614010000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:33:23 GMT 20110614093323 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:05:59 GMT 201106151310559 Paul Snell News SRM Travel International Lindsay Clark 2011 Food services and catering firm Aramark is asking some of its suppliers for a 12 per cent price cut. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/aramark-vendors-facing-price-cut-demand/ 166706 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110611000000 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:54:14 GMT 20110610165414 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:38:48 GMT 201106140993848 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Speedy Hire, a construction equipment rental and support services firm, has launched a strategy to help suppliers meet its sustainability requirements. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/tool-hire-firm-helps-suppliers-with-sustainability/ 166526 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110609003000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:33:22 GMT 20110609103322 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:17:38 GMT 2011061011111738 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 UK councils have achieved procurement efficiencies in adult social care according to auditors, but care home supplier Southern Cross said such efforts have contributed to its financial uncertainty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/concern-over-unsustainable-social-care-savings/ 166411 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110608003000 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:36:40 GMT 20110608113640 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:23:03 GMT 2011060911112303 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The processed food manufacturer intends to reduce the number of suppliers in its supply base by half to increase efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/northern-foods-plans-to-halve-suppliers-to-boost-competitiveness/ 165309 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:06:00 GMT 20110604000600 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:47:20 GMT 20110603154720 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:08:07 GMT 2011060711110807 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 The oil giant is considering expanding its supplier diversity programme to include operations outside the US as it increases the amount it sources from minority and women-owned businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/exxonmobil-diversity-programme-set-to-go-global/ 164890 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110601000000 Tue, 31 May 2011 17:10:45 GMT 20110531171045 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:19:57 GMT 201106020991957 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 Consumers and retailers are the main force driving Coca-Cola Enterprises to reduce its supply chain carbon emissions, rather than legislation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/stakeholders-driving-cuts-in-emissions-says-coca-cola/ 164812 Tue, 31 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110531010000 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:28:06 GMT 20110531112806 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:22:21 GMT 2011060711112221 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Ed's choice SRM 2011 The right people and processes must be in place before e-procurement tools can be successful, according to a top buyer at Findus Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/technology-not-a-replacement-for-purchasing-basics-says-findus/ 164590 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110527013000 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:15:39 GMT 20110527111539 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:27:12 GMT 2011053111112712 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM Business change Lindsay Clark 2011