http://www.supplymanagement.com/srm-purchasing.xml 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 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:20:49 GMT 2012020710102049 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 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 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:04 GMT 2012020612121804 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing 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 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:07:35 GMT 2012011212120735 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, 06 Jan 2012 10:42:42 GMT 2012010610104242 Hannah Whittaker 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/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 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:16:15 GMT 201112021751615 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 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 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:11:49 GMT 2011101111111149 Hannah Whittaker 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/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/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 Survey cites cost and flexibility as benefits of smaller suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/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 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 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 Supermarkets could be fined for breaches of a code of conduct governing dealings with suppliers, under proposals published by the government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supermarkets-face-penalties-for-breaking-supplier-code/ 164409 Thu, 26 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110526010000 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:17:47 GMT 20110526111747 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:13:53 GMT 201105310991353 Paul Snell News Law SRM Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The pharmaceutical giant has improved the speed of product development by reducing the time it takes to swap data with R&D suppliers by 70 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-development-improves-astrazenecas-time-to-market/ 164238 Wed, 25 May 2011 01:31:00 GMT 20110525013100 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:34:45 GMT 20110525123445 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:03:09 GMT 2011052612120309 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Japanese car maker Toyota has the best relationships with its suppliers according to an annual study of six major automotive manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/toyota-retakes-pole-position-in-vendor-relations-study/ 163924 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110523013000 Mon, 23 May 2011 11:26:10 GMT 20110523112610 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:31:50 GMT 201105310993150 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 The Ministry of Defence is engaging with suppliers early to innovate in housing maintenance and management contracts to be awarded next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-invited-to-build-mod-housing-contracts/ 163896 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110523010000 Mon, 23 May 2011 10:03:41 GMT 20110523100341 Tue, 24 May 2011 11:47:22 GMT 2011052411114722 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Lindsay Clark 2011 The UK rail industry needs to improve its procurement skills in order to reduce inefficiencies in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/report-calls-for-future-leaders-in-rail-procurement/ 163795 Fri, 20 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110520013000 Fri, 20 May 2011 10:52:25 GMT 20110520105225 Mon, 23 May 2011 11:13:42 GMT 2011052311111342 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The Australian government has introduced an AUS$34.4 million (£22.5 million) package to help domestic manufacturing firms benefit from the nation's mining industry boom. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mining-boom-to-boost-local-suppliers-in-australia/ 163101 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110512010000 Thu, 12 May 2011 10:16:16 GMT 20110512101616 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:14:20 GMT 2011051211111420 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Home page picture story 2011 Procurement software supplier SciQuest has produced healthy financial results for the first quarter of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sciquest-reveals-strong-financial-results/ 162686 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110508000100 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:36:37 GMT 20110506153637 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:24:58 GMT 201105101422458 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM International Lindsay Clark 2011 Anil Alim has put together a three-year plan for Westbury Street Holdings that will involve supplier rationalisation but no drop in quality at the catering company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/westbury-street-holdings-buying-chief-sets-out-savings-strategy/ 161894 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110428010000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:48:56 GMT 20110428094856 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:06:44 GMT 201105051310644 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The UK government used information it had about the business its major suppliers did with all its departments to shame them into accepting discounts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/negotiation-of-embarrassment-helped-lead-to-800-million-government-savings/ 161500 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110423000100 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:16:33 GMT 20110421161633 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:31:16 GMT 2011042710103116 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change Central government Ed's choice public sector Lindsay Clark 2011 Buyers of consultancy in the financial services sector make purchasing decisions based on existing relationships and brand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/brand-influences-consultancy-purchasing-at-financial-firms/ 161279 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110420000000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:07:36 GMT 20110420110736 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:40:03 GMT 2011042112124003 Paul Snell News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 The UK's prime minister should ask the cabinet secretary to conduct a thorough capability review to strengthen the procurement of the nation's infrastructure, an industry group said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/industry-urges-government-to-review-procurement-skills/ 160814 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110415013000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:04:05 GMT 20110415100405 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:10:48 GMT 2011041811111048 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Lindsay Clark A handful of CPOs from some of the UK's leading aerospace and defence companies have worked together to assure the very future of the industry, finds Rebecca Ellinor http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/comrades-in-arms/ 160156 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:04:00 GMT 20110414010400 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:35:42 GMT 20110408163542 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:41:04 GMT 201104140884104 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Sector reports Features SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis 2011 Suppliers have hit back at union reports that services contracts are failing the Probation Service's buildings estate in England and Wales. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/probation-service-suppliers-deny-contract-failure-claims/ 159392 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110405010000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:54:00 GMT 20110405105400 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:30:01 GMT 2011040611113001 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity 2011 Defence Estates is to hold events to help potential vendors understand changes to the organisation and the way it will contract in the future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-promises-clarity-for-suppliers-during-overhaul/ 157769 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110322010000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:26:24 GMT 20110322122624 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:40:05 GMT 2011032312124005 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Collaboration across management functions is key to getting results from supply chain finance, a research firm has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/joint-working-vital-to-supply-chain-finance/ 157491 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110318000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:03:27 GMT 20110318110327 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:46:12 GMT 2011032111114612 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 We are about to enter negotiations with a monopoly supplier. Can you suggest any ways in which we could win better terms? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/room-for-manoeuvre-in-a-monopoly/ 156885 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110317000400 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:57:54 GMT 20110311155754 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:45:09 GMT 2011032112124509 Rebecca Ellinor SRM Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2011 The goods and services that government purchases, the way it buys them and the terms it agrees to are all going to change, finds Rebecca Ellinor http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2011/blaze-a-trail-for-enterprise/ 156879 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110317000400 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:41:33 GMT 20110311154133 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:38:54 GMT 2011031411113854 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Public sector SRM Business change Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 Rebecca Ellinor speaks to Anil Alim, procurement and supply chain director of Westbury Street Holdings, about taking risks, boardroom grillings and supplier relationships http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/interviews/appetite-for-the-best-deals/ 156884 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110317000300 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:56:24 GMT 20110311155624 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:18:09 GMT 2011031411111809 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Careers Features Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice careers 2011 The Royal Marines Commandos can teach 
us a lot about how to achieve victory at the negotiation table, says Simon Buzza http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2011/sink-or-swim/ 156887 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110317000200 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:04:48 GMT 20110311160448 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:47:11 GMT 2011031410104711 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features SRM Purchasing 2011 Procurement teams in the public sector need to do more to foster competition in supplier markets, a report from the Office of Fair Trading found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-buyers-should-create-more-competition/ 157214 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:55:13 GMT 20110316105513 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:16:03 GMT 2011031710101603 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Dairy co-operative First Milk has announced it will pay its suppliers more in response to rising input prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/first-milk-to-pay-farmers-more-per-litre/ 155810 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110308010000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:27:24 GMT 20110308112724 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:14:08 GMT 201103091311408 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2011 Suppliers to Crossrail are to get a fairer deal following its decision to sign up to a "no retentions" policy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/crossrail-will-not-withhold-contractors-pay/ 153634 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110222000000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:46:27 GMT 20110222124627 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:11:06 GMT 2011022312121106 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Supply chain 2011 Support for struggling suppliers has increased the cost of constructing the Olympic village for the London 2012 games. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/olympic-costs-increase-after-supplier-administrations/ 153158 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110217010000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:45:50 GMT 20110217114550 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:38:17 GMT 2011021810103817 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Danish financial services firm Danske Bank Group has committed to screen its entire supply base for sustainability and ethical credentials before the end of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bank-to-block-unethical-suppliers-from-its-procurement-universe/ 153125 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110217003000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:24:31 GMT 20110217102431 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:35:21 GMT 2011021811113521 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Lindsay Clark 2011 Manufacturer Premier Foods has succeeded in increasing its profits against a backdrop of falling sales, in part down to improved procurement performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-helps-boost-premier-profits/ 152977 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110216010000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:37:15 GMT 20110216113715 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:48:31 GMT 2011021710104831 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Supply chain 2011 As a major fashion retailer recently discovered, a rogue supplier can damage your reputation. Helen Gilbert examines what buyers can do to prevent the problem. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/are-your-ethics-sewn-up/ 147164 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110120000400 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:55:02 GMT 20110113155502 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:37:00 GMT 201101171753700 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2011 Only two Formula 1 racing teams pay suppliers on time, business research has shown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/f1-teams-are-payment-slowcoaches/ 147015 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110112010000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:04:20 GMT 20110112100420 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:46:29 GMT 2011011310104629 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Scouring the business for talent has helped the sourcing team at GE Water & Power to support the company's push into new markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/non-purchasing-talent-help-ge-find-new-mark/ 146267 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110104000000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:38:02 GMT 20110104113802 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:45:05 GMT 2011010411114505 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change International Supply chain 2011 The SM100 poll reveals cost cutting has increased in importance as a priority for 2011, while sustainability made it on to the list for the first time. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cost-cutting-top-priority-for-2011/ 145732 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101231000100 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:54:52 GMT 20101223135452 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:04:46 GMT 201012311310446 Lindsay Clark News Sustainability SRM Local government Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 News focus Almost three-quarters of senior finance officers have reported that supplier relationships are a corporate priority. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/finance-executives-focus-on-supplier-relationships/ 143469 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101217003000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:51:02 GMT 20101217095102 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:25:54 GMT 2010122011112554 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Procurement's role in European and US firms has moved beyond cost reduction to have more focus on supplier relationships. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasings-remit-grows-in-europe-and-the-us/ 143475 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101217000000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:39:11 GMT 20101217103911 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:23:56 GMT 2010122011112356 Paul Snell News SRM International 2010 The building industry has warned buyers against accepting 'suicide bids' for construction projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/accepting-suicide-bids-damages-building-procurement/ 143247 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101215000300 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:45:45 GMT 20101215104545 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:10:44 GMT 2010121612121044 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement is not doing enough to lead collaboration with suppliers to encourage innovation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-rated-as-poor-at-driving-innovation/ 143080 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101214000000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:52:11 GMT 20101214115211 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:17:07 GMT 2010121511111707 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Toys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/the-christmas-power-play/ 142347 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101209000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:49:34 GMT 20101206114934 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:27:35 GMT 201012071642735 Paul Snell Analysis Sector reports Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 Keeping suppliers and inventory to a minimum makes sense in terms of cost, but the risks of having fewer options may outweigh the savings, warns Betty Kildow http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/risking-a-fall/ 142344 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101209000300 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:39:53 GMT 20101206113953 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:48:48 GMT 2010121412124848 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 As Whitehall invests great hope in procurement's ability to reduce the public deficit, Alasdair Hamilton says it can learn from Scotland's reform 
of its contracting regime http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/follow-the-light/ 142328 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101209000200 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:01:19 GMT 20101206110119 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:33:29 GMT 201102280993329 Paul Snell Analysis Sector reports Features Public sector Technology SRM Ed's choice public sector 2010 Services group Mitie has admitted procurement practices that included charging vendors £250 to be shortlisted to work for the firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mitie-retracts-supplier-shortlist-fees/ 142597 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101208013000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:03:02 GMT 20101208110302 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:55:12 GMT 2010120911115512 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Supply chain 2010 The world's first standard to support collaborative relationships was officially launched at the House of Lords today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/partnership-framework-launched/ 142526 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT 20101207160000 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:50:58 GMT 20101207165058 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:25:38 GMT 201012091422538 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2010 Car suppliers were unprepared for the upsurge in production in the sector since the recession, according to the head of purchasing for European carmaker. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/volvo-suppliers-cant-keep-up/ 142378 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101207000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:26:09 GMT 20101206142609 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:56:01 GMT 2010120810105601 Naouel Zenaidi SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Purchasing is being encouraged to use more SME suppliers, but how does it achieve that while also reducing vendor numbers, asks Lindsay Clark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-in-sme-catch-22/ 142250 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101207000100 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:18:18 GMT 20101203171818 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:29:32 GMT 2010120810102932 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus Shortages of fuel, food and other basic supplies caused by bad weather can be prevented with stronger supply chain contingency plans, professional groups have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/snow-disruption-freezes-supply-chain-efficiency/ 142249 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101204000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:10:08 GMT 20101203171008 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:29:46 GMT 201012031752946 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Big business can expect "a new working partnership" with the UK government, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude told its largest suppliers this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/no-more-chaotic-bureaucratic-inconsistent-government/ 142058 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101202013000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:16:53 GMT 20101202101653 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:53:41 GMT 2010120311115341 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM 2010 Strong growth in the manufacturing sector in Germany and France contrasted with contractions in Spain and Greece, the latest Markit Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/huge-divergence-in-european-manufacturing-recovery/ 141993 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101201013000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:02:46 GMT 20101201140246 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:14:01 GMT 2010120612121401 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Retailers' failure to invest in their inventories this year could see a shortage of top electrical goods such as games consoles and flat screen TVs this Christmas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/electrical-goods-stocks-low-for-christmas/ 141997 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101201010000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:21:57 GMT 20101201142157 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:36:08 GMT 2010120210103608 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Culina Logistics has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of David Plumley as supply chain development manager. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/culina-boosts-commercial-team/ 141984 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101201000000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:25:24 GMT 20101201132524 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:30:14 GMT 201012020993014 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The UK government is to investigate the causes of delay in the procurement process in a bid to boost Britain's growth. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-to-probe-purchasing-delays/ 141859 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101130003000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:13:11 GMT 20101130121311 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:27:11 GMT 201012010992711 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2010 Canada's largest hardware retailer has hit its target of sourcing 100 per cent of softwood lumber from certified sustainable forests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rona-acts-fast-on-sustainable-sourcing/ 141840 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101130000000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:08:31 GMT 20101130110831 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:41:10 GMT 201012011424110 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Supply chain Ed's choice international 2010 Many South African organisations may have unknowingly distorted procurement's role in broad-based black economic empowerment by purchasing from suppliers who have engaged in "fronting". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/doubts-cast-over-bbbee-procurement-scores/ 141746 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101129013000 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:13:42 GMT 20101129111342 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:27:18 GMT 2010113012122718 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The plea from MPs comes after noting "serious blunders" in defence procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mps-urge-mod-and-treasury-to-interact-more-effectively-in-procurement/ 141660 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101128000100 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:15:34 GMT 20101126161534 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:55:44 GMT 2010113011115544 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice public sector 2010 Social networking tools are helping buyers to research suppliers and markets, raise their profiles and keep in touch with vendors, writes Nick Martindale http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/work-and-play/ 141133 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101125000400 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:37:40 GMT 20101122143740 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:54:57 GMT 2010112311115457 Analysis Features Sustainability Technology SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice technology 2010 South Africa is using preferred supplier selection as a tool to create a fairer society. Nick Martindale looks at what this means for businesses http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/african-scheme/ 141111 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101125000100 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:59:27 GMT 20101122115927 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:24:51 GMT 201011230992451 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa British clothing retailer Monsoon has said it will act to eliminate unacceptable wages discovered in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/monsoon-improves-low-wages-in-supply-chain/ 141390 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101124013000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:46:10 GMT 20101124104610 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:59:47 GMT 2010112511115947 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Aerospace giant Boeing has purchased one of its key suppliers of hard metal components for commercial and military aircraft. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boeing-buys-supplier-summit-aeronautics-group/ 141398 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101124010000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:59:57 GMT 20101124105957 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:32:48 GMT 2010112511113248 News SRM Business change International Purchasing 2010 Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude said the government's knowledge of its suppliers has improved since it published details of spending over £25,000 online last Friday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/maude-we-know-more-about-suppliers-now/ 141406 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101124003000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:43:42 GMT 20101124114342 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:09:06 GMT 2010112511110906 News Public sector Outsourcing SRM Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2010 Buyers need to review due diligence in the construction sector as the administration of Rok sends a wave of financial stress through the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rok-comes-tumbling-down/ 141130 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101123000200 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:22:34 GMT 20101122142234 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:03:21 GMT 2010112412120321 News SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Business insolvencies in the UK fell by 17 per cent year-on-year in October. Information services company Experian found that 1,635 UK businesses failed last month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-insolvencies-fall-in-october/ 141104 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101122013000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:42:49 GMT 20101122104249 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:02:50 GMT 2010112411110250 News SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Spend management software firm Ariba is to acquire rival company Quadrem, a company with a strong user base in mining and heavy industry, for $150 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ariba-buys-quadrem-in-150m-deal/ 141094 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101122010000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:17:34 GMT 20101122101734 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:36:56 GMT 2010112210103656 News Technology SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2010 Thirty three retailers and food suppliers including Asda, Marks & Spencer and Kraft Foods have committed to cut 75,000 tonnes of waste from the supply chain by the end of 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/naked-cucumbers-help-cut-supermarket-waste/ 140840 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101118010000 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:43:02 GMT 20101118104302 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:19:52 GMT 2010111912121952 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2010 Construction giant Carillion is to cut 20,000 firms from its supply base as part a streamlining action plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/carillion-to-drop-four-out-of-five-suppliers/ 140766 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101117003000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:28:07 GMT 20101117112807 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:04:36 GMT 2010111811110436 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 South African companies seeking to improve their broad-based black economic empowerment rating are failing to fully benefit from the 'preferential procurement' element. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-told-to-wake-up-on-bbbee/ 140752 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101117000000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:21:55 GMT 20101117102155 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:13:24 GMT 2010111810101324 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Small businesses could save a staggering £1.68 billion just by changing suppliers over the next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/switching-suppliers-will-save-billions/ 140647 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101116020000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:52 GMT 20101116100052 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:11:43 GMT 2010111712121143 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 There has been a dramatic fall in the amount spent on company meetings during 2010 compared with last year, a survey has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/business-meeting-budgets-fall-dramatically-this-year/ 140643 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101116000000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:38:21 GMT 20101116093821 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:52:15 GMT 2010111710105215 News Technology SRM Business change International Purchasing 2010 Fragmented supply chain information is costing British businesses up to £1.2 billion in missed sales each year, research has found http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/the-high-cost-of-poor-data-flow/ 140539 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101115010000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:13:07 GMT 20101115111307 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:35:55 GMT 2010111610103555 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Queen has awarded procurement staff at the Home Office and HM Revenue & Customs the Civil Service Sustainability Award for collaborative working. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/high-praise-for-home-office-and-hmrc-collaborative-efforts/ 140440 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101114000100 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:40:18 GMT 20101112154018 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:39:17 GMT 2010111610103917 News Public sector Sustainability Technology SRM Central government Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Retail giant Marks & Spencer is set to save an additional £25 million-a-year from its logistics budget by transforming the way it operates its supply chain http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ms-aims-to-save-more-cash-more-quickly/ 140357 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101112003000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:04:03 GMT 20101112100403 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:24:05 GMT 2010111511112405 News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Eleven airlines have been fined a combined total of more than €799 million by the European Commission for operating a worldwide cartel for cargo services. British Airways is one of the companies evaluating whether to appeal the decision. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/airlines-penalised-for-cargo-cartel/ 140219 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101111020000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:11:33 GMT 20101111101133 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:34 GMT 2010111211113034 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Major procurement failings by the Department of Public Works in Guam have been uncovered by the Pacific island's Office of Public Accountability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/guam-public-procurement-criticised-by-watchdog/ 140226 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101111010000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:29:04 GMT 20101111102904 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:25:43 GMT 201011121532543 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement staff in Ghana's hospitals and pharmacies have been told to be more vigilant about fake anti-malarial medication. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/counterfeit-malaria-drugs-rife-in-ghana/ 140240 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101111003000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:40:17 GMT 20101111114017 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:44:16 GMT 2010111211114416 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Cabinet Office has this week unveiled plans to slash administration costs, including procurement operations, by £100 million in 2013-14. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/whitehall-buyers-prepare-for-huge-cuts-programme/ 140106 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101110013000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:30:48 GMT 20101110103048 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:01:57 GMT 201011111310157 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Royal Mail Group has moved a step closer to raising the cost of business mail after watchdog Postcomm said it would consider its proposal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-business-post-costs-set-to-rise/ 140128 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101110003000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:35:14 GMT 20101110113514 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:44:17 GMT 2010111110104417 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Premier Foods has cut supplier numbers by 11 per cent over a single quarter as part of a bid to boost efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-slices-back-vendors/ 139295 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20101109040000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:16:40 GMT 20101108161640 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:54:34 GMT 2010111011115434 News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Working closely with suppliers is becoming the norm, as businesses try to cope with rising input costs and limited scope for increasing prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/low-growth-and-margins-prompt-rise-in-supplier-collaboration/ 139276 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101108000200 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:01:59 GMT 20101108150159 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:46:11 GMT 2010110910104611 News SRM Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Microsoft Corporation's supplier awards recognised the vendor who built the controller-free Xbox 360 Kinect devices that are being released in the US today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/vendor-receives-microsoft-award-for-support-in-launch/ 139049 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101104010000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:21:09 GMT 20101104102109 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:31:41 GMT 2010110510103141 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Developing a global procurement strategy while building sustainable relationships with local suppliers are the priorities for procurement at South African Breweries over the coming year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-african-breweries-targets-global-procurement/ 138956 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101103013000 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:14:20 GMT 20101103101420 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:47:22 GMT 2010110412124722 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa A quarter of UK central government procurement is to be directed to small and medium-sized firms, government ministers have announced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/smes-to-increase-share-of-public-contracts/ 138872 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101102013000 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:44:09 GMT 20101102114409 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:29:01 GMT 2010110312122901 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Marks & Spencer's former supply chain expert has been hired by Waitrose as head of supply chain development and support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supermarkets-develop-supply-chain-expertise/ 138865 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101102000000 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:44:34 GMT 20101102104434 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:36:30 GMT 2010110311113630 News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The number of businesses in South Africa demanding standards of black economic empowerment from their suppliers has fallen over the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-african-firms-put-less-emphasis-on-black-empowerment/ 138674 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101031000100 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:23:26 GMT 20101029172326 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:17:57 GMT 2010110211111757 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Southern Africa Supply chain rationalisation and cost-reduction initiatives helped to stem financial losses at the state-owned Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supplier-focus-limits-losses-at-petrosa/ 138671 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101030000100 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:03:03 GMT 20101029170303 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:37:42 GMT 2010110210103742 News Public sector Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Images 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark Southern Africa A damning report into the purchase of land for the Kenyan embassy in Tokyo has led to the resignation of two politicians and the launch of an anti-corruption investigation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/resignations-follow-kenya-land-deal/ 138637 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:34:09 GMT 20101029123409 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:16:17 GMT 2010110110101617 Paul Snell News SRM Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Images Ed's choice international 2010 Paid for photos Most governments are considered to be seriously corrupt to the detriment of international supply chains. Somalia is perceived to be most corrupt. Somali pirates are pictured here with hostages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/state-corruption-rife-worldwide-says-bribery-watchdog/ 138512 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101028013000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:51:57 GMT 20101028115157 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:09:31 GMT 201010281310931 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Andrea Reynolds discusses the similarities between commercial dealings and hostage negotiation http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/tough-tactics/ 138092 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:09:02 GMT 20101025110902 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:24:48 GMT 2010102511112448 Analysis Features SRM Purchasing 2010 Would your suppliers go above and beyond the call of duty for you should the need arise? To ensure they do so, you need to treat them fairly, says Sue Hornibrook http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/mileage-in-respect/ 138149 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:00:18 GMT 20101025150018 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:40:25 GMT 201101191754025 Naouel Zenaidi SRM Resources Knowledge zone Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The UK government's efforts to reduce spend on IT outsourcing could cost £200 million, according to research firm ProBenchmark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bill-for-re-tendering-government-it-outsourcing-could-be-200-million/ 138394 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101027030000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:40:08 GMT 20101027114008 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:23:09 GMT 201010281312309 Paul Snell News Public sector Outsourcing SRM 2010 The UK government will take a "smarter approach" to the procurement of major infrastructure to improve value for money, according to a policy document. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/infrastructure-plan-says-wasteful-procurement-increases-costs/ 138388 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101027020000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:15:21 GMT 20101027111521 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:24:56 GMT 201010281312456 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 The Scottish Government has launched what it claims is the world's first app for contract opportunities in the public sector http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/app-launch-for-scotland-contracts/ 138398 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101027010000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:51:57 GMT 20101027115157 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:25:38 GMT 201010281312538 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Scottish buyers are the most patient in the UK, according to research by Vodafone http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/scottish-buyers-are-the-uks-most-patient/ 138114 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101025003000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:10:09 GMT 20101025121009 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:47:42 GMT 2010102611114742 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Suppliers to the UK government's schools building programme need to make average savings of around 40 per cent http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-asks-suppliers-for-40-per-cent-savings-on-schools-programme/ 138109 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101025000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:57:04 GMT 20101025115704 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:47:00 GMT 2010102611114700 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Supply chain Global computer giant Microsoft has responded to criticism of working conditions in its supply chain, according to the company's corporate social responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/microsoft-responds-to-critical-workers-rights-report/ 137986 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101024000100 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:52:52 GMT 20101022165252 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:55:38 GMT 201010260995538 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Lindsay Clark By November UK authorities should be able to ensure the resilience of the road salt supply chain, according transport experts commissioned by the government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/britain-urged-to-increase-salt-supplies/ 137977 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101023000100 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:27 GMT 20101022162527 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:19:28 GMT 2010110512121928 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Local government Central government Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Paid for photos Lindsay Clark The composite output index, an average of the manufacturing output index and the services business activity index, fell for the third month running, dropping to 53.4 from 54.1 in September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/eurozone-pmi-shows-growth-but-at-slowest-rate-for-a-year/ 137903 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101022003000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:45:14 GMT 20101022104514 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:55:02 GMT 2011022411115502 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Three London local authorities are considering merging their procurement teams as part of a move to save up to £100 million a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/councils-in-capital-look-to-merge-procurement/ 138085 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101022000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:34:25 GMT 20101025103425 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:54:25 GMT 2010102511115425 News Public sector SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Dow Chemical Company is to establish a centre in Northern Ireland focused on making its supply chain capability "world class". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/belfast-chosen-for-dow-supply-chain-centre/ 137789 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101021010000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:47:27 GMT 20101021104727 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:00:52 GMT 201010221310052 News SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The UK government has introduced a pre-qualification process for construction contracts that it believes will save the building industry millions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-streamlines-building-contract-process/ 137779 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101021003000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:05:49 GMT 20101021100549 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:54:13 GMT 2010102210105413 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Buyers' skills will be crucial to extract value from what is left of council funding following the Comprehensive Spending Review, the CEO of the Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/council-cuts-will-put-focus-on-procurement-expertise/ 137801 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101021000000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:57:24 GMT 20101021115724 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:42:53 GMT 2010102210104253 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A total of £6 billion in back office cuts are to be made across Whitehall departments, Chancellor George Osborne said in his Spending Review announcement today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chancellor-promises-6-billion-whitehall-cuts/ 137745 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:45:00 GMT 20101020164500 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:26:12 GMT 20101020162612 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:17:31 GMT 2010102510101731 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 London universities and colleges will save £2 million a year collectively on legal services as a result of a deal negotiated by the London University Purchasing Consortium. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/universities-set-to-save-2-million-with-framework-deal/ 137612 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101019010000 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:03:36 GMT 20101019100336 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:41:36 GMT 201010211534136 News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2010 Building services giant NG Bailey has appointed Steve Parr as its supply chain and business transformation director. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/construction-firm-appoints-supply-chain-director/ 137520 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101018010000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:21:00 GMT 20101018112100 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:35:36 GMT 2010102010103536 Paul Snell News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Purchasing decisions at the UK's Ministry for Defence are 'poor value for money' according to the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-faces-claims-of-poor-value-for-money-purchasing/ 137430 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101016000100 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:04:25 GMT 20101015170425 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:27:35 GMT 2010101910102735 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing Supply chain Intro purchasing Intro public sector Intro supply chain 2010 The UK's 'age of austerity' in business travel may be here to stay, according to buyers surveyed by American Express Business Travel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/travel-buyers-forecast-frugal-class-travel/ 137361 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101015010000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:43:45 GMT 20101015094345 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:47:26 GMT 201010151754726 News SRM Travel International Purchasing 2010 Public sector spending cuts will hit private sector suppliers hard according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/private-sectors-46-billion-hit-from-spending-review/ 137391 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101015000000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:05:47 GMT 20101015120547 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:45:34 GMT 201010151754534 News Public sector Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing 2009 The British government's use of consultants has failed to bring value for money, according to public spending watchdog the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-departments-not-intelligent-customers-says-nao/ 137245 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101014003000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:20:31 GMT 20101014102031 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:03:23 GMT 2010101512120323 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Security software firm Symantec is to implement a supplier code of conduct to impose human rights standards on its vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/symantec-sets-out-csr-demands-on-suppliers/ 137265 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:01:53 GMT 20101014110153 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:31:03 GMT 2010101510103103 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International 2010 Lindsay Clark The majority of large-scale US government tendering next year will be to replace or reshape existing projects, rather than for new programmes, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/existing-deals-to-dominate-us-government-spending/ 137118 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101013000000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:43:00 GMT 20101013104300 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:51:28 GMT 2010101410105128 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Dairy Crest is working with suppliers to create a system that helps it better respond to consumer concerns regarding animal welfare and the environment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dairy-crest-enlists-suppliers-in-welfare-drive/ 136833 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:27:35 GMT 20101012102735 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:12:52 GMT 20101011121252 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:27:35 GMT 2010101210102735 News Sustainability SRM 2010 CIPS fellow Chris Jones, managing director of procurement consultancy SCIP, has been appointed chairman of the board at a supply chain software company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/korecentric-hires-cips-fellow-to-lead-board/ 136613 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:52:01 GMT 20101008135201 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:08:09 GMT 20101007100809 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:52:01 GMT 201010081315201 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers People Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Increasing the diversity of your supply base can benefit your business and make commercial sense, buyers were told at the Minority Supplier Development UK 2010 conference. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/conference-hears-case-for-competitive-diversity/ 136618 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101007013000 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:39:02 GMT 20101007103902 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:59:40 GMT 2010100711115940 News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Former procurement category manager Monica Dingwall has left engineering consultancy WS Atkins to join bookmakers William Hill. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/william-hill-appoints-contract-manager/ 136624 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101007000000 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:19:21 GMT 20101007111921 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:40:18 GMT 2010100811114018 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers SRM Travel Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Supermarket giant Tesco plans to launch an "academy for suppliers" in Poland this month to improve supplier relationships in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-works-to-boost-supplier-relationships/ 136538 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101006010000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:05:40 GMT 20101006110540 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:16:07 GMT 2010100712121607 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Lindsay Clark Sustainable and socially responsible sourcing will become an increasingly important part of procurement in southern Africa in the coming years, a senior supply chain professional has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/southern-africa-must-focus-on-sustainable-sourcing/ 136550 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101006003000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:37:36 GMT 20101006113736 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:42:22 GMT 2010100711114222 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa World recession has improved the image of purchasing at board level, according to the Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-emerges-as-winner-from-downturn/ 136539 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101006000000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:06:57 GMT 20101006110657 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:33:28 GMT 2010100710103328 News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Organisations in southern Africa need to put more emphasis on building long-term relationships with vendors to protect themselves against supply chain disruption, PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-warning-for-southern-african-firms/ 136360 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101004013000 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:08:35 GMT 20101004110835 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:26:52 GMT 2010100511112652 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The High Court has declared the tendering process for solicitors offering legal aid in family cases unlawful http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/high-court-overturns-legal-aid-tender/ 136282 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101002000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:55:44 GMT 20101001165544 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:02:31 GMT 2010101910100231 Paul Snell News Law SRM Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice law Intro purchasing Intro supply chain Intro SRM 2010 Paid for photos Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has stepped up the government's programme of renegotiating supplier deals during a meeting yesterday with 30 of its biggest suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/what-maude-told-30-of-the-governments-largest-vendors/ 136240 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101001013000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:06:26 GMT 20101001100626 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:50:01 GMT 2010100411115001 News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 The UK manufacturing sector is growing at its lowest rate since September 2009, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/growth-in-uk-manufacturing-begins-to-slow/ 136256 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101001010000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:05:34 GMT 20101001110534 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:48:05 GMT 2010100411114805 News Sustainability SRM Resources PMI reports Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2010 London's Camden Council is to review how it commissions from the voluntary sector in order to address perceived inconsistencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/inconsistencies-prompts-london-borough-to-examine-voluntary-sector-commissioning/ 136258 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101001003000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:43:55 GMT 20101001114355 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:29:28 GMT 201010040992928 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 "Weak procurement" has contributed to government and charitable health organisations' failure to hit a global target for HIV prevention and care according to the World Health Organization. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-bottlenecks-contributed-to-missed-targets-in-hiv-treatment/ 136246 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101001000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:24:00 GMT 20101001102400 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:30:49 GMT 201010040993049 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Norwich City Council aims to let several temporary contracts each lasting up to a year, while a long-term contractor is sought to replace collapsed supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/norwich-seeks-interim-housing-contracts/ 136167 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100930013000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:22:59 GMT 20100930112259 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:16:32 GMT 2010100112121632 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Technology services firm Logica has become the latest supplier to sign an agreement with the UK government consenting to reduce costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/logica-agrees-to-cut-costs-on-government-deals/ 136166 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100930003000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:11:57 GMT 20100930111157 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:39:20 GMT 2010100110103920 News Public sector Technology SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Premier Foods and British Sugar have taken an impressive journey together to achieve a model relationship. Rebecca Ellinor finds out how http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/icing-on-the-cake/ 135736 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:10:00 GMT 20100930001000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:58:25 GMT 20100924155825 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:08:12 GMT 2011021412120812 Analysis Features SRM Business change Case studies Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice SRM 2010 CIPS SM Awards NATS is among the first companies in the UK to be awarded certification in collaborative business partnering. Rebecca Ellinor finds out more http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/ready-for-take-off/ 135897 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:51:23 GMT 20100927155123 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:27:14 GMT 201009280992714 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM Business change Case studies Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2010 By breaking free of over-powerful glass suppliers, Jaguar Land Rover reduced its costs and created a competitive marketplace http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/in-the-driving-seat/ 135762 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:53:21 GMT 20100924175321 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:55:04 GMT 2011021411115504 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM International Case studies Purchasing 2010 CIPS SM Awards The UK supplier of Tasers, the weapons used to stun suspects in police operations, has had its licence to supply the Home Office revoked. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/taser-suppliers-licence-withdrawn/ 136082 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100929013000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:54:30 GMT 20100929115430 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00:59 GMT 2010093011110059 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A dispute between the GMB union, a health trust and the preferred bidder of a patient transport deal has led to a delay in the contract's award. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nhs-contract-delayed-by-protest/ 136090 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100929003000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:34:07 GMT 20100929133407 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:41:08 GMT 2010100110104108 News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2010 A leading purchasing and supply academic has hit out at procurement benchmarking standards, suggesting companies rate their performance too highly and are not aware of what world-class performance means. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/appeal-for-pakistan-relief/expert-slams-self-assessment/ 135912 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:02:00 GMT 20100928010200 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:05:34 GMT 20100927170534 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:35:26 GMT 201009271753526 SM 100 SRM Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice purchasing Intro purchasing Intro business change Intro supply chain 2010 Illustrations Lindsay Clark A firm is giving its customers a social networking service to help predict orders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/e-commerce-a-boon-for-demand-forecasting/ 135899 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:40:00 GMT 20100928004000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:56:12 GMT 20100927155612 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:03:50 GMT 201009281310350 News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology Intro purchasing Intro technology Intro international Intro supply chain Intro SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark A CIPS member handling logistics for Pakistan's flood relief effort is calling on procurement professionals to urge their firms to donate money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/appeal-for-pakistan-relief/ 135903 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100928003000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:34:35 GMT 20100927163435 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:26:01 GMT 201009291312601 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2010 Public sector organisations transferring the contracts of companies in administration face a number of legal challenges, according to procurement lawyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/novation-not-a-simple-answer-for-public-sector/ 135850 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100927000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:10:24 GMT 20100927111024 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:44:30 GMT 2010092812124430 Paul Snell News Law Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Former chief secretary to the Treasury Michael Portillo has cast doubt on whether the UK government is likely to achieve its ambitious spending cuts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/portillo-doubts-spending-cuts-will-succeed/ 135694 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100924000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:12:54 GMT 20100924111254 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:42:37 GMT 201009280994237 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Government raises targets for using suppliers that meet black economic empowerment criteria. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-miners-charter-sets-supply-goals/ 135468 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100922010000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:56:58 GMT 20100922095658 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:34:00 GMT 201009231643400 Paul Snell News SRM Business change International 2010 Southern Africa The Royal Institute of British Architects calls for an end to 'wasteful' schools building procurement process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-urged-to-ditch-pfi-for-schools/ 135355 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100921013000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:41:14 GMT 20100921104114 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:54:06 GMT 2010092210105406 News Public sector Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2010 Government says it will restore prices to August levels after it changed a decision to permit 30 per cent increase. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mozambique-reverses-bread-price-rise/ 135343 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100921003000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:14:06 GMT 20100921101406 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:44:56 GMT 201009221644456 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM International Central government 2010 Commodity prices Southern Africa The OGC has published guidance to help purchasers adapt to the procurement and contracting changes that form part of the government's transparency plans. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ogc-publish-guidance-to-promote-transparency/ 135088 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100919000000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:46:59 GMT 20100917154659 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:30:10 GMT 2010092111113010 News Public sector SRM 2010 Farmers will be paid more for the milk they supply to Tesco, the supermarket giant announced today http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-dairy-farmers-to-receive-better-prices/ 135061 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100917003000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:40:58 GMT 20100917114058 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:19:42 GMT 2010092011111942 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2010 The British Medical Association (BMA) has issued guidance for GPs to prepare them for the proposed new model for healthcare procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bma-fills-information-vacuum-on-new-model-for-healthcare/ 134966 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100916010000 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:23:17 GMT 20100916112317 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:31:26 GMT 2010092011113126 Paul Snell News Public sector Technology SRM Recession & economic downturn 2010 The projects and procurement director at Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Brad Miller, has been promoted to managing director of East Midlands Airport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/airport-procurement-chief-promoted-to-md/ 134832 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100915013000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:16:11 GMT 20100915111611 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:48:32 GMT 2010091611114832 News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Engineering and construction multi-national Fluor has opted for a flexible approach to improving its suppliers' approach to ethical practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/fluor-encourages-sustainability-with-flexibility/ 134821 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100915010000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:08:07 GMT 20100915100807 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:08:10 GMT 2010091612120810 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Suppliers and travel management companies (TMCs) should reveal details of preferred financial partnerships to travel buyers in the interests of transparency, says a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/call-for-travel-suppliers-to-disclose-interests/ 134827 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100915003000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:44:53 GMT 20100915104453 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:51:57 GMT 201009170995157 News Technology SRM Travel Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Premier Foods scooped the top prize in the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sweet-success-for-winners/ 134685 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100914030000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:38:01 GMT 20100913183801 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:57:28 GMT 2011011110105728 Paul Snell News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 EU procurement rules are frustrating for buyers as an SM blog recently showed. Lindsay Clark asks what scope there is for improving processes http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/finding-a-way-through-the-eu/ 134676 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100914020000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:17:09 GMT 20100913171709 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:50:31 GMT 2010091510105031 News SRM Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice international 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark News focus The procurement team at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has been helping sales staff boost company profits. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/blackpool-pleasure-beach-buyers-get-innovative/ 134632 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:35:00 GMT 20100913103500 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:36:25 GMT 20100913103625 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:22:38 GMT 2010091510102238 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 More than half of buyers responding to the latest SM100 poll have made changes to purchasing agreements after they have been signed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/sm-100/buyers-admit-to-amending-contracts/ 134641 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100913000000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:31:26 GMT 20100913113126 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:51:20 GMT 2010091510105120 News SM 100 SRM Risk & continuity Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Illustrations Retailers are being told to "stop finding excuses" and work with dairy farmers to reach fair price agreements on the supply of milk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-urged-to-stop-milking-dairy-farmers/ 134499 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100910013000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:18:59 GMT 20100910101859 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:17:37 GMT 201009101641737 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice supply chain Home page picture story Ed's choice SRM 2009 2010 An online greenhouse gas calculator aimed at helping suppliers measure their carbon emissions has been developed by Unilever. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/unilever-introduces-carbon-emissions-calculator/ 134505 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100910010000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:22:28 GMT 20100910112228 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:46:42 GMT 2010091310104642 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Premier Foods' sweet supply relationship with British Sugar has won the top procurement prize at the 2010 CIPS Supply Management Awards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-foods-victorious-at-2010-cips-supply-management-awards/ 134369 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:30:00 GMT 20100909023000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:07:18 GMT 20100908180718 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:13:25 GMT 2011021412121325 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice law Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice careers Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice outsourcing Ed's choice technology Ed's choice travel Ed's choice business change Ed's choice international Ed's choice fraud & corruption Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Ed's choice hot topic 1 Ed's choice Southern Africa Ed's choice Australia CIPS SM Awards Premier Foods may have lived up to its name at the 2010 CIPS SM Awards last night by clinching the overall prize, but it was accompanied by a whole cast of premier procurement professionals - (try saying that after some champers). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bremner-buyers-and-fortune/ 134408 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100909013000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:57:34 GMT 20100909115734 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:09:36 GMT 2011021412120936 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards If it's not enough just to read about the evening's exploits, fear not, we have more! http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/put-a-face-to-a-name/ 134411 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100909003000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:10:01 GMT 20100909121001 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:09:21 GMT 2011021412120921 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards ITV's group procurement director Angela Porter has left her role after 17 months with the television broadcaster. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/angela-porter-steps-down-from-itv-cpo-post/ 134288 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100908020000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:02:29 GMT 20100908110229 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:16:34 GMT 2010090900121634 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Global companies have warned they will be unable to boost their profitability over the next 12 months as they compete with raw material price hikes and inflation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-fear-margin-squeeze/ 134302 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100908013000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:43:45 GMT 20100908114345 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:07:25 GMT 201009091310725 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Demand for procurement professionals at IT consultancies has increased as financial services organisations apply pressure to suppliers to deliver more cost-effective, better quality IT. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/growth-in-demand-for-it-specialists/ 134262 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100908010000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:58:08 GMT 20100908095808 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:05:43 GMT 2010090912120543 News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 BMW has predicted an expanded car-part purchasing partnership with Daimler will help generate savings of around 100 million euros a year from 2012/2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bmw-and-daimler-set-to-expand-joint-procurement/ 134261 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100908003000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:49:47 GMT 20100908094947 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:01:06 GMT 2010090911110106 News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement teams have been caught out by suppliers in China, who in some cases have been delivering poorer quality goods over time, according to research by analysts Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-find-pitfalls-of-china-sourcing/ 134211 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100907020000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:58:30 GMT 20100907125830 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:13:42 GMT 201009071311342 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Doctors are strongly opposed to Primary Care Trust managers automatically getting roles including purchasing posts in new GP commissioning groups. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gps-against-inheriting-pct-managers/ 134180 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100907013000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:44:48 GMT 20100907114448 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:55:18 GMT 2010090811115518 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The UK transport and storage sector is positive about its economic prospects for the next 12 months despite a dip in UK business confidence overall, latest research reveals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/transport-sector-picks-up/ 134178 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100907003000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:38:21 GMT 20100907113821 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:35 GMT 2010090810104335 News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 US legislation that came into force this summer could prompt price rises on the cost of some minerals as supplies become squeezed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-conflict-minerals-law-likely-to-cause-price-hike/ 134068 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100906020000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:38:04 GMT 20100906123804 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:42:33 GMT 2010090711114233 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain Home page picture story Ed's choice SRM 2010 Energy firm Enel has achieved the international standard for its work on environment procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/enel-reaches-global-standards-for-green-procurement/ 134081 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100906013000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:31:04 GMT 20100906133104 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:34:21 GMT 2010090712123421 Aaron Davies News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Manufacturing growth in South Africa is likely to falter in the second half of 2010, despite expanding in August for the first time in three months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/south-african-manufacturing-growth-set-to-stall/ 133978 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100905000100 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:32:31 GMT 20100903153231 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:18 GMT 2010090712123518 News Sustainability SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Manufacturing activity in the US continues to grow with new orders and jobs on the rise, the latest monthly PMI report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/good-news-for-us-manufacturing-growth/ 133985 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100904000100 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:14 GMT 20100903163014 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:40:52 GMT 2010090711114052 News SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The rising profile of procurement has seen the number of UK purchasing managers more than double in a decade. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasing-profession-enjoys-huge-rise-in-popularity/ 133938 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100903020000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:08:41 GMT 20100903110841 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:45 GMT 2010090712123545 Pierrick Senelaer News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Popular impressionist Rory Bremner is hosting the CIPS SM Awards 2010 at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Wednesday 8 September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rory-bremner-to-host-cips-sm-awards-ceremony/ 133911 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100903013000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:15:40 GMT 20100903101540 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:10:40 GMT 2011021412121040 Paul Snell News Sustainability Technology SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards Manufacturers, distributors and retailers will overspend by $415 billion this year on transportation, technology, telecoms and energy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/poor-price-visibility-leads-firms-to-overspend/ 133803 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100902020000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:26 GMT 20100902104126 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:54 GMT 2010090312124254 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Retail sales in the eurozone fell slightly last month after a bumper summer boosted by good weather and the World Cup football tournament. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/eurozone-suffers-retail-sales-slide/ 133705 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100901003000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:26:50 GMT 20100901102650 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:45:25 GMT 2010090210104525 News SRM International Resources Purchasing Supply chain 2010 If buyers are to examine their supply chains for ways to cut carbon emissions they need clear targets and the means to measure them, finds Lindsay Clark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/prepare-to-be-made-to-measure/ 133554 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100831000100 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:04:51 GMT 20100827160451 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:34:16 GMT 2010090111113416 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus A total of £200 million has been spent on a project to replace 46 regional fire control rooms with nine new centres which is yet to get off the ground. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/fire-control-room-procurement-slammed-in-radio-broadcast/ 133565 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100828000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:51:02 GMT 20100827185102 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:37:25 GMT 2010101510103725 News Public sector Technology SRM 2010 US aerospace firm Boeing has been forced to further delay its Dreamliner aircraft programme because it is awaiting the supply of engines from Rolls-Royce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boeing-dreamliner-jets-delayed-by-lack-of-rolls-royce-engines/ 133513 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100827000300 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:32:09 GMT 20100827123209 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:58:54 GMT 201008310995854 Pierrick Senelaer News SRM Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Farmers unions have warned buyers in the beef supply chain that the long-term sustainability of UK production is threatened by continuing low prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/beef-farmers-need-immediate-support-from-uk-buyers/ 133514 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20100827000200 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:46:38 GMT 20100827124638 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:25:50 GMT 201008310992550 News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark The fruit and vegetable industry believes improved supplier relationships could help increase the consumption of its products in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suppliers-are-key-to-promoting-health-in-the-uk/ 133423 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100826020000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:18:58 GMT 20100826111858 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:53 GMT 201008271310053 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 Departing commercial director at the Department for Education Ian Taylor has said John Collington, incoming head of procurement at the Cabinet Office's Efficiency and Reform Group, has a tough job ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/taylor-says-collington-has-a-really-difficult-challenge-at-whitehall/ 133430 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100826013000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:56:41 GMT 20100826115641 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:01:22 GMT 201008271310122 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A number of police forces in the UK are failing to pay their suppliers promptly, according to a business group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/police-forces-failing-to-pay-vendors-on-time/ 133432 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100826010000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:15:14 GMT 20100826121514 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:01:58 GMT 201008271310158 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM 2010 A procurement organisation in Scotland has saved the country's public sector £60 million since spring 2008 and expects to exceed its 2011 goal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-scotland-saves-taxpayers-millions/ 133327 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100825020000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:15:57 GMT 20100825121557 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:25:16 GMT 2010082612122516 News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology Ed's choice supply chain 2010 The John Lewis Partnership diverted more than half its operational waste from landfill last financial year, an increase of 49 per cent on the previous year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/john-lewis-recycles-more-than-half-its-waste/ 133330 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100825003000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:51:35 GMT 20100825125135 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:51:29 GMT 2010082610105129 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Global mining giant Rio Tinto hopes to cut costs and boost compliance by using internet-based software to manage expenses filed by 20,000 staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rio-tinto-adopts-online-expense-management-system/ 133229 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100824013000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:26:50 GMT 20100824112650 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:58:28 GMT 2010082511115828 News Technology SRM Travel International Ed's choice technology Ed's choice travel Ed's choice international Ed's choice SRM 2010 European road transport prices rose by 13.5 per cent in the second quarter of this year, research from consultancy firm Capgemini has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/european-road-transport-costs-soar/ 133215 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100824010000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:32:04 GMT 20100824103204 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:48:32 GMT 2010082512124832 News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Cement buyers in southern Africa could benefit from falling prices and greater security of supply with the opening of a plant by Ohorongo Cement in January 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/major-cement-producer-to-expand-in-southern-africa/ 133206 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100824003000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:16:56 GMT 20100824101656 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:12:04 GMT 2010082511111204 News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice SRM 2010 Southern Africa Public spending cuts have begun to threaten the viability of UK government suppliers, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insolvencies-leap-for-government-vendors/ 133097 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100823020000 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:59 GMT 20100823110059 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:55:40 GMT 2010082411115540 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The automotive giant has given details of the risks to its business from its supply chain in a report to potential investors as it plans to float on the US stock exchange. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/general-motors-reports-its-supply-chain-risks/ 132948 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100820013000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:01:15 GMT 20100820100115 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:17:31 GMT 2010082311111731 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark Food and drinks manufacturers are reporting inefficiencies in their supply chains caused by the cost-cutting measures of retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retailers-smaller-stock-orders-cause-supply-problems/ 132973 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100820003000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:41:52 GMT 20100820114152 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:06:57 GMT 201008230990657 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Leading UK retailer Marks & Spencer has announced it is extending payment terms for around 860 suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ms-suppliers-to-wait-longer-for-payment/ 132828 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:45:00 GMT 20100819014500 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:43:33 GMT 20100819124333 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:28:24 GMT 2010082012122824 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Forty per cent of supply chain software will be set up online or done through business process outsourcing by 2012, according to Gartner's 2010 supply chain survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/understanding-of-web-based-software-needs-to-keep-up-with-increase-in-use/ 132815 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100819013000 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:01:07 GMT 20100819120107 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:45:59 GMT 2010082011114559 Sarah Campbell News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The cost to procurement teams of purchasing maintenance, repair and operating goods has gone up by 5 per cent this year, latest figures from CAPS Research have found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mro-goods-prices-rise-by-5-per-cent/ 132827 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100819003000 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:40:32 GMT 20100819124032 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:17:24 GMT 2010082010101724 Sarah Campbell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A senior Northern Ireland civil servant who led an investigation into procurement practices at NI Water has been suspended after new information came to light. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/top-civil-servant-suspended-over-ni-water-review/ 132704 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:40:00 GMT 20100818014000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:50:02 GMT 20100818125002 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:48:17 GMT 2010081912124817 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A global supply manager has been arrested on criminal fraud charges and is being sued by the technology giant for allegedly taking more than $1 million in bribes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/apple-supply-chief-faces-corruption-charges/ 132602 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100817020000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:47:56 GMT 20100817124756 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:07:59 GMT 2010081912120759 Sarah Campbell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice technology Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 EDF Energy has shed 15,000 suppliers in the past two years and is considering reducing numbers by a further 1,500. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/edf-consolidates-vendors-as-part-of-ethical-target/ 132575 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100817010000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:55:01 GMT 20100817105501 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:02:47 GMT 201008181310247 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Energy buyers can pay up to 10 times more than necessary for electricity or gas as suppliers hide charges in their bills, broker Bergen Energi UK has claimed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/concealed-consultancy-commission-is-raising-energy-bills/ 132389 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100815000500 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:58:51 GMT 20100813155851 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:14:16 GMT 2010081711111416 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A transformation project to overhaul procurement processes at Virgin Holidays has raised the profile of purchasing among senior management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/virgin-holidays-buyers-bask-in-warmth-of-a-better-reputation/ 132395 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100814000500 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:40:51 GMT 20100813164051 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:31:46 GMT 2010081710103146 Sarah Campbell News SRM Business change 2010 The procurement team at the gas and electricity watchdog has saved over £1 million in the past financial year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supplier-management-sparks-savings-at-ofgem/ 132350 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100813010000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:48:17 GMT 20100813114817 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:06:08 GMT 201008160990608 News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The engineering and technology firm has signed an outsourcing deal with SourceRight Solutions to manage the contracting of temporary staff employment agencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-outsources-temp-worker-recruitment/ 132163 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100811020000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:17:59 GMT 20100810171759 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:01:29 GMT 2010081212120129 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark The financial services company has reduced the average time it takes to pay its suppliers by seven days but is still paying late according to its latest corporate responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/provident-financial-improves-payment-times/ 132165 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100811003000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:33:01 GMT 20100810173301 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:32:19 GMT 201008120993219 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain 2010 Dairy Crest has written to its vendors for reassurance that they are not providing products that contain milk from cloned cows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/milk-suppliers-asked-to-sign-declaration-over-cloning/ 131911 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100806020000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:14:03 GMT 20100806101403 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:16:12 GMT 201008110991612 News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark The Ministry of Defence is asking suppliers for ideas that will ensure the UK's armed forces are able to live, work and train on a sustainable defence estate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-looks-to-suppliers-to-help-make-its-estate-fit-for-the-future/ 131932 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100806003000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:20:32 GMT 20100806122032 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:28:33 GMT 2010080911112833 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Sustainability SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark We would like to encourage innovation among our suppliers, developing new products and services together. What is the best way to achieve this and what are the potential pitfalls? Senior buyer, Southampton http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/speculate-to-innovate/ 131598 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100805000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:49:54 GMT 20100802224954 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:28:44 GMT 201008030992844 SRM Business change Resources Q&A Supply chain 2010 A UK watchdog could shortly have the power to name and shame supermarkets that fail to stick to a code of conduct governing their treatment of suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/groceries-code-adjudicator-to-name-but-not-fine-badly-behaved-supermarkets/ 131759 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100804020000 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:52:31 GMT 20100804115231 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:31:04 GMT 2010080511113104 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Devon County Council has saved thousands of pounds since setting up its online procurement portal in 2005. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/online-tender-scheme-saves-devon-140000-in-paper-and-staff/ 131754 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100804010000 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:56:02 GMT 20100804105602 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:10:06 GMT 2010080512121006 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Technology SRM Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2010 After scaling back production during the downturn, manufacturing suppliers are now struggling to meet increasing demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chains-at-full-stretch/ 131596 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100803030000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:31:26 GMT 20100802223126 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:23 GMT 201008031530023 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus What happened when Supply Management pitted two teams of experienced procurement and supply chain professionals against each other in London to source and buy a selection of weird and wonderful items? Watch video highlights and read a full account of the action http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/may-the-best-team-win/ 131555 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100803000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:11:22 GMT 20100802161122 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:16:40 GMT 201011181751640 Paul Snell Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor Paul Snell Ed's choice law Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice resources Ed's choice careers Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice outsourcing 2010 Firms place too much emphasis on procedures and not enough on supplier relationships when managing IT outsourcing, Everest Research Institute has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/srm-neglected-in-it-outsourcing-deals/ 131406 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100730003000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:35:54 GMT 20100730113554 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:27:16 GMT 201008020992716 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Discount store Poundland is reviewing its vetting procedures after selecting a supplier that is alleged to buy goods from a factory using child labour. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/poundland-investigates-child-labour-claims/ 130854 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100722000300 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:40:26 GMT 20100722134026 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010072310105510 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 EADS has announced a project to enable aerospace and aviation suppliers and clients to share supply chain data using a web-based system. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/aerospace-supply-chain-to-share-data-online/ 130845 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:05:43 GMT 20100722120543 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:49:05 GMT 201007231644905 News Technology SRM Business change International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark We have dealt with suppliers on an informal basis for more than six years. I have recommended to the company we sign formal deals with them. How can I do this without harming our relationship? Purchasing manager, Cheshire http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/its-time-to-pop-the-question/ 130397 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:33:53 GMT 20100716153353 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:25:11 GMT 201008131532511 Paul Snell SRM Business change Resources Q&A Supply chain 2010 Opinion is divided over whether the UK government is risking permanent damage to supplier relations with its contract spending cuts, the SM100 poll reveals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/contract-cuts-divide-opinion/ 130603 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:09:00 GMT 20100720000900 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:55:57 GMT 20100719165557 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:29:21 GMT 2010072112122921 Sarah Campbell News SM 100 Public sector SRM 2010 As central government is told to make yet further savings, Lindsay Clark hears about how one department is changing the procurement culture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/home-office-steps-to-change/ 130609 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:08:00 GMT 20100720000800 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:08:12 GMT 20100719170812 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:03:20 GMT 2010072112120320 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Business change Central government Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus The Treasury's decision to axe the Building Schools for the Future programme could cut the number of vendors willing to bid for Whitehall deals, says a leading procurement professional. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/axing-bsf-may-reduce-bidders-for-public-deals/ 130616 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100720000300 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:10 GMT 20100719171910 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:19:44 GMT 201007201311944 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Capital spending on young people's services is the latest area to take a hit as the Department for Education works to make "significant savings against its 2010-11 capital budgets". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/young-peoples-services-to-be-cut-by-1695-million/ 130504 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100719003000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:02:16 GMT 20100719120216 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:05:45 GMT 201007200990545 News Public sector SRM 2010 Parliament is close to passing the Public Procurement Reform Bill, which the government believes will ensure greater efficiency and competition. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/swaziland-set-to-pass-public-procurement-bill/ 130125 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100714010000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:33:16 GMT 20100714103316 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:53:22 GMT 2010071512125322 News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The British Standards Institution (BSI) is calling on CIPS members to help build an agreed standard for businesses working in partnership. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bsi-seeks-views-from-cips-on-partnership-standard/ 130130 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100714003000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:01:24 GMT 20100714110124 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:30:48 GMT 2010072011113048 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Partnership working between BAE Systems and its suppliers helped the defence giant unveil the UK's first unmanned military combat aircraft at its Warton site in Lancashire yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/joint-deal-helps-bae-launch-taranis-plane/ 130055 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100713020000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:35:37 GMT 20100713113537 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:43:14 GMT 2010071411114314 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark The French energy company has created an online procurement portal for local firms that could become suppliers to its new nuclear power station in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/edf-invites-local-suppliers-to-get-in-touch-about-hinkley-point/ 129950 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100712020000 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:05:08 GMT 20100712110508 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:21:01 GMT 2010080510102101 News SRM Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Nearly half of the cosmetic company's suppliers (48 per cent) must make substantial sustainability improvements and a further 35 per cent require some changes to come up to scratch. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/loral-83-per-cent-of-suppliers-must-make-csr-improvements/ 129823 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100709003000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:22:57 GMT 20100709122257 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:28:23 GMT 201007120992823 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International Supply chain 2010 Businesses in South Africa have made sharp adjustments in their supply chains in the economic downturn. James Sey examines the trends. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/stay-in-the-loop/ 129119 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100708000100 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:34:41 GMT 20100702123441 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:57:50 GMT 2010071512125750 Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa As UK industry and government look for new ways of working together, a new standard for collaboration has been developed to provide rules and guidance for business, says David Hawkins http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/together-is-better/ 129241 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100708000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:39:45 GMT 20100705093945 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:33:43 GMT 201008101533343 Outsourcing SRM Resources Knowledge zone Supply chain 2010 UK government spending cuts will work only if procurement savings are accompanied by demand management programmes, senior public sector buyers have told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/demand-control-key-to-cuts/ 129451 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100706013000 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:31:32 GMT 20100706093132 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:28 GMT 2010070712121028 News Public sector SRM Purchasing Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice SRM 2010 The global market for supply chain management (SCM) software declined by 0.7 per cent in 2009 as customers cut back on IT investments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dip-in-supply-chain-software-sales/ 128889 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100630003000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:07:37 GMT 20100630110737 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:08:37 GMT 2010070110100837 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Technology SRM International Purchasing 2010 The tobacco firm has extended its direct sourcing policy by taking over contracts with 17,000 farmers in southern Brazil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/philip-morris-to-manage-tobacco-contracts-directly/ 128807 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100629020000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:11:04 GMT 20100629111104 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:43:07 GMT 2010070110104307 News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability 2010 The retail giant will take over the US operations of two suppliers to its small-store Fresh & Easy business after the venture failed to meet its rapid expansion plans. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-to-take-over-two-us-suppliers/ 128711 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100628003000 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:10:25 GMT 20100628101025 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:39:36 GMT 2010062910103936 Sarah Campbell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Companies are optimistic about economic recovery but are ill prepared to meet an upturn in demand because of supply chain weaknesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/demand-surge-could-catch-out-supply-chains-study-finds/ 128568 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100625013000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:28:02 GMT 20100624172802 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:04:07 GMT 2010062811110407 Sarah Campbell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A new era in automotive supplier working relations offers lessons for all, says John W Henke Jr http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/in-the-drivers-seat/ 128262 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100624040000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:28:19 GMT 20100621132819 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:28:25 GMT 2010062311112825 Analysis Features SRM Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2010 A report into the UK's utilities supply chain has concluded there is an 'endemic fear of change' among utility operators. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/utilities-industry-is-a-ticking-time-bomb/ 128520 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100624020000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:09:55 GMT 20100624110955 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:01:27 GMT 201006241860127 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 The pharmaceutical and chemical company has reported a 6.5 per cent drop in its CO2 emissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bayer-reduces-its-carbon-footprint/ 128508 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100624003000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:03:16 GMT 20100624100316 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:19 GMT 201006241860019 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 I have been asked to take on, review and make savings to our company's engineering consumable spend. How do I approach it without damaging relationships with our engineers and suppliers? Purchasing and logistics manager, South Wales http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/engineer-a-shift-in-spend-habits/ 128269 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100624000000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:51:46 GMT 20100621135146 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:27:51 GMT 201008101532751 SRM Resources Q&A Purchasing 2010 The Chinese government is to raise the minimum wage in key manufacturing areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-orders-rise-in-minimum-wage-rates/ 128017 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100617020000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:25:25 GMT 20100617102525 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:56:24 GMT 201006220885624 News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 The 2007 collapse in credit and subsequent recession may have caused permanent erosion of the UK's supply chain, according to a study from the Bank of England. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bank-of-england-supply-chains-may-not-recover/ 124734 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100614013000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:04:43 GMT 20100614110443 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:27:27 GMT 2010061511112727 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark This year's CIPS Supply Management Awards has pulled in more than 200 applications - the highest number to date - competing for the top honours. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/record-entries-for-cips-supply-management-awards-2010/ 124720 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100614003000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:04:11 GMT 20100614100411 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:11:15 GMT 2011021412121115 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Outsourcing Technology SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2010 CIPS SM Awards Although half of small and medium-sized enterprises recognise the importance of checking a customer or supplier's credit score, only 28 per cent think it is important to check their own http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/less-than-a-third-of-smes-check-their-credit-score-survey-finds/ 124744 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100614001500 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:59:17 GMT 20100614115917 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:28:29 GMT 2010061510102829 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The second of Supply Management's practical guides to the basics of purchasing and supply covers how to evaluate suppliers http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/ 123820 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT 20100610120000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:33:09 GMT 20100602163309 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:18:32 GMT 201006220991832 SRM Resources How to Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2010 Siemens' first female board member and Fortune magazine's sixth most powerful woman in business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/meet-barbara-kux/ 124004 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100610040000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:35:10 GMT 20100604163510 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:20:25 GMT 2010062112122025 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Interviews Features SRM International Ed's choice analysis 2010 Vodafone plans to develop joint carbon reduction strategies with suppliers accounting for 50 per cent of its £31.6 million procurement spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/vodafone-sets-out-carbon-cutting-strategy/ 124432 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100610030000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:08:23 GMT 20100610110823 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:20:48 GMT 2010061111112048 News Sustainability Technology SRM International 2010 Pre-contract Appraisal http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/pre-contract-appraisal/ 123822 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:38:23 GMT 20100602163823 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:40:57 GMT 201105121644057 SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 The problem with litigation http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/the-problem-with-litigation/ 123823 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:43:50 GMT 20100602164350 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:44:27 GMT 201105121644427 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 Using the Kraljic portfolio purchasing model http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/using-the-kraljic-portfolio-purchasing-model/ 123824 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:46:00 GMT 20100602164600 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:44:12 GMT 201105121644412 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 What to check http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/what-to-check/ 123825 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:47:30 GMT 20100602164730 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:43:57 GMT 201105121644357 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 Post-contract appraisal http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/post-contract-appraisal/ 123827 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:49:49 GMT 20100602164949 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:43:33 GMT 201105121644333 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 Deciding what to monitor http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/deciding-what-to-monitor/ 123828 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:51:51 GMT 20100602165151 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:43:17 GMT 201105121644317 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 Success factors http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/guide-to-supplier-appraisal/success-factors/ 123829 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:53:25 GMT 20100602165325 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:43:04 GMT 201105121644304 Paul Snell SRM Resources Supply chain 2010 Suppliers could move away from the public sector and into alternative markets if the process of renegotiating contracts is badly handled, analysts have warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-faces-supplier-loss/ 124143 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100608010000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:57:48 GMT 20100607175748 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:01:19 GMT 201006071860119 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 UK government efforts to cut large-scale contracts could result in higher costs and create poor supplier relationships, an expert on public spending said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/warning-over-public-sector-contracts-cuts/ 123962 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100604010000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:40:51 GMT 20100604104051 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:59:10 GMT 201006080995910 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Central government 2010 Lindsay Clark The Western Cape provincial government in South Africa has removed the mandatory black economic empowerment requirement for suppliers in its tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-lifts-black-owned-rule-on-public-tenders/ 123747 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100602003000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:19:31 GMT 20100602101931 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:43:28 GMT 2010060310104328 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Tyrannical, secretive - and a huge success. Richard Brass investigates how Apple devised the ultimate supply chain http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/right-to-the-core/ 122529 Thu, 27 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100527020000 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:05:07 GMT 20100521130507 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:39:03 GMT 201006080993903 Analysis Features Outsourcing Technology SRM Business change Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice technology Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Computer firm Apple is looking into a spate of suicides at the factory of one of its suppliers http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/death-count-rises-at-foxconn-it-factory-in-china/ 123437 Thu, 27 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100527020000 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:26:17 GMT 20100527122617 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:08:39 GMT 2010052812120839 News Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2010 Ball Packaging Europe was named supplier of the year by Coca-Cola at its Sustainability Summit Awards ceremony. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainability-awards-for-top-coca-cola-vendors/ 123407 Thu, 27 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100527013000 Thu, 27 May 2010 10:49:04 GMT 20100527104904 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:39:36 GMT 2010052811113936 News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 A tactful, informed approach to this well-guarded category will bring the best savings, says David Meikle http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/5-steps-to-marketing-harmony/ 122499 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100527003000 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:02:04 GMT 20100521120204 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:26:39 GMT 2010052510102639 Analysis Features SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2010 The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has criticised how suppliers are approaching sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/waste-industry-fails-london-2012-challenge-says-olympics-legacy-body/ 123438 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100527003000 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:32:27 GMT 20100527123227 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:20:32 GMT 2010052810102032 News Sustainability SRM Business change Ed's choice business change 2010 We maintain details of thousands of vendors, many of whom we never or rarely use. What is the most efficient way of managing a supplier database to make it relevant and cost-effective? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/time-for-a-database-clear-out/ 122535 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100527000000 Fri, 21 May 2010 14:29:34 GMT 20100521142934 Mon, 24 May 2010 14:39:51 GMT 201005241423951 Technology SRM Resources Q&A 2010 Firms introducing sustainability criteria to assess suppliers are being urged to use a standardised method. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/call-for-adoption-of-common-sustainability-scorecard/ 122905 Mon, 24 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100524010000 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:30:19 GMT 20100524103019 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:33:09 GMT 201005250993309 News Sustainability SRM 2010 Private sector firms lose millions every year putting together bids for UK public sector tenders that are later withdrawn, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/millions-of-pounds-wasted-on-scrapped-tenders/ 122498 Fri, 21 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100521003000 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:01:07 GMT 20100521120107 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:37:31 GMT 2010052410103731 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM 2010 The Swiss confectioner is introducing procurement guidelines to ensure its palm tree oil supply comes from sustainable sources. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nestle-draws-up-responsible-sourcing-requirements/ 122104 Tue, 18 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100518010000 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:49:15 GMT 20100518114915 Wed, 19 May 2010 12:07:47 GMT 2010051912120747 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Innovation in procurement is helping the NHS create efficiency savings and at the same time as boosting local agriculture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nottingham-nhs-helps-farmers-turn-a-profit/ 121820 Fri, 14 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100514013000 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:30:25 GMT 20100514123025 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:50:11 GMT 2010051712125011 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Sustainability SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark The procurement department at the electronics giant is confident it will control 17 billion euros in company-wide managed procurement by September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-purchasing-set-to-achieve-ambitious-spend-control-target/ 121814 Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100514010000 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:59:48 GMT 20100514115948 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:44:07 GMT 2010051711114407 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change International Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2010 The consumer goods company has introduced a rating process to measure and improve the environmental performance of its vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pg-to-score-suppliers-on-green-issues/ 121738 Thu, 13 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100513020000 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:32:00 GMT 20100513113200 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:49:44 GMT 2010051412124944 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Procurement can lead the way as the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government strives to slash the UK budget deficit, according to David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-buyers-on-front-line-of-deficit-battle-says-cips-chief/ 121739 Thu, 13 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100513013000 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:44:08 GMT 20100513114408 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:33:53 GMT 2010051412123353 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark UK Election 2010 Property owner The Crown Estate is extending its wind farm construction to provide projects to the offshore wind supply chain and boost electricity generation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/crown-estate-powers-ahead-with-wind-farms/ 121735 Thu, 13 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100513010000 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:57:23 GMT 20100513105723 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:29:12 GMT 2010051412122912 News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Recycling of construction materials and a review of supplier relations are among initiatives that have helped procurement save millions of pounds at BAA over the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/savings-put-baa-procurement-back-on-track/ 121724 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100513003000 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:34:36 GMT 20100513103436 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:21:24 GMT 2010051411112124 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2010 I need to draw up a strategy for print procurement, specifically for letterheads, business cards, leaflets and reports. But I can't guarantee any volumes to suppliers. How can I get the best deal? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/a-deal-that-looks-good-on-paper/ 121430 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100513000000 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:57:23 GMT 20100510115723 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:10:49 GMT 201005101751049 SRM Resources Q&A Purchasing 2010 Tough financial conditions have forced Detroit car manufacturers to pay more attention to suppliers, while their Japanese competitors have fallen back. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-motor-giants-move-up-supplier-relations-ranking/ 121622 Wed, 12 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100512020000 Wed, 12 May 2010 10:48:36 GMT 20100512104836 Thu, 13 May 2010 14:25:12 GMT 201005131422512 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has adopted a charter to help procurement teams in the industry cooperate and to make it easier and cheaper for vendors to enter the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nda-launches-supplier-charter/ 120924 Tue, 04 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100504020000 Tue, 04 May 2010 11:33:24 GMT 20100504113324 Wed, 05 May 2010 13:01:27 GMT 201005051310127 News Public sector SRM Business change Supply chain Ed's choice business change 2010 Buyers in the manufacturing sector are facing rising prices and extended delays in delivery as the global economy begins to emerge from recession, a survey suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/upturn-means-price-increases-for-manufacturers/ 120909 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100504003000 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:14:59 GMT 20100504101459 Wed, 05 May 2010 11:00:55 GMT 2010050511110055 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Retailer Hennes and Mauritz will permanently blacklist suppliers who use child labour and fail to meet its code of conduct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/high-street-chain-to-boycott-unethical-vendorshigh-street-chain-to-boycott-unethical-vendors/ 120521 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100429030000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:07:30 GMT 20100429120730 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:36:44 GMT 2010043011113644 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Allie Anderson Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice SRM 2010 Vendors could be owed a significant proportion of the billions of pounds in debt run up by distressed businesses in the UK, according to Begbies Traynor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suppliers-seek-to-recoup-recession-debt/ 120352 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100428010000 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:25:41 GMT 20100428112541 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:16:32 GMT 2010042910101632 News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The past 12 months has been the finest year for the purchasing and supply profession, according to Angel Mendez of Cisco. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-more-popular-than-ever-says-ism-keynote-speaker/ 120094 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100426010000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:36:23 GMT 20100426103623 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:32:22 GMT 2010060212123222 News Technology SRM Business change Purchasing 2010 CPO Agenda Tesco has pledged to increase the number of new stores and store expansions over the next 12 months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-expansion-boost-for-contractors/ 120099 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100426003000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:48:30 GMT 20100426104830 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:56:00 GMT 2010042710105600 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing 2010 The Conservative party has pledged to reduce running costs in the Ministry of Defence by 25 per cent should it win the general election. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tories-target-defence-for-efficiencies/ 119812 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100423020000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:03:08 GMT 20100423110308 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:17:30 GMT 2010051311111730 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 UK Election 2010 The communications company has pledged to increase the number of its suppliers owned by minority groups and women. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/motorola-pledge-on-diverse-suppliers/ 119814 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100423010000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:11:09 GMT 20100423111109 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:40:51 GMT 2010042610104051 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability 2010 IBM wants its suppliers to demonstrate effective management of their corporate and environmental responsibilities to improve sustainability throughout its global supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/computer-giant-sets-csr-standards-for-vendors/ 119664 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100422020000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:31:16 GMT 20100422113116 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:24:58 GMT 2010042311112458 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Technology SRM Supply chain Allie Anderson Ed's choice SRM 2010 Top companies generate profit by buying well rather than by selling well, according to Absa Bank CPO Karen van Vuuren. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-should-set-business-direction-purchasers-told/ 119659 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100422013000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:08:17 GMT 20100422110817 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:23:03 GMT 2010042311112303 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Auditors have questioned the ability of oil giant BP to include supplier working practices in its long-awaited sustainability review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/questions-over-bp-sustainability-review/ 119376 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100420020000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:06:49 GMT 20100420110649 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:21:02 GMT 201004210992102 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Closer supplier relationships helped Tesco increase profitability by 10 per cent, according to figures released this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-puts-its-success-down-to-supplier-management/ 119382 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100420013000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:22:10 GMT 20100420112210 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:44:10 GMT 2010042110104410 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2010 Buyers from smaller organisations could get better deals on foreign exchange by paying more attention to bank fees and exchange rates, a survey suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/small-firms-miss-out-on-forex-deals/ 119368 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100420010000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:45:39 GMT 20100420104539 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:41:56 GMT 2010042110104156 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing 2010 Chief procurement officers need to start planning for the possibility of their company merging with or acquiring a rival as the economy picks up, Accenture has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-must-prepare-for-mas/ 119264 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100419020000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:02:54 GMT 20100419120254 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:23 GMT 2010042011111023 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Microsoft is investigating allegations that teenagers were forced to work 15-hour shifts in sweatshop conditions at one of its supplier companies in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/microsoft-supplier-accused-of-sweatshop-practices/ 119267 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100419001500 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:14 GMT 20100419122514 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:48:25 GMT 2010041912124825 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International 2010 The global security firm held its first virtual supplier conference this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/lockheed-martin-hosts-online-event-for-8000-suppliers/ 119047 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100416010000 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:07:57 GMT 20100416100757 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:39:14 GMT 2010041912123914 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Technology SRM Supply chain Intro sustainability 2010 Small suppliers face increasing pressure on cash flow because of late payment, research by BACS suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/small-suppliers-waiting-longer-for-payment/ 118975 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100415013000 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:14:26 GMT 20100415101426 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:35:05 GMT 2010041911113505 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2010 The boundary between procurement and finance is beginning to blur as employers seek buyers with a background in finance, according to a report by recruitment consultants Badenoch and Clark. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/jobseekers-need-finance-knowledge/ 118892 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100414010000 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:30:45 GMT 20100414103045 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:42:59 GMT 201004151644259 Isabel Palmer News Careers Public sector SRM Supply chain 2010 A means to match deals to the best available contractors has been set up to help public sector building companies improve infrastructure delivery in South Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/access-to-sa-public-building-projects-simplified/ 112785 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100412010000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:09:17 GMT 20100412100917 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:51:47 GMT 2010041310105147 Isabel Palmer News Technology SRM International 2010 The National Trust is recruiting 11 regional buyers as part of a broader move to put procurement at the forefront of its 'going local' strategy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/charity-to-appoint-purchasers-for-regional-focus/ 112459 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100407020000 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:33:14 GMT 20100407103314 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:40:07 GMT 2010040911114007 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing 2010 PIC1 United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is planning to expand responsibility targets to cover hundreds more suppliers, according to its annual report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/united-technologies-extends-supplier-responsibility-scheme/ 111824 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100330020000 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:29:53 GMT 20100330112953 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:48:47 GMT 2010033111114847 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Technology SRM International Supply chain 2010 Electronics giant Philips ditched 12 suppliers last year for falling short of sustainability standards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/philips-dismisses-vendors-after-sustainability-audits/ 111164 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100323010000 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:21:35 GMT 20100323112135 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:42:06 GMT 2010032411114206 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability SRM International Allie Anderson 2010 Australia needs a supermarket watchdog to act on behalf of suppliers and shoppers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retail-ombudsman-call-in-australia/ 110940 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100319000000 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:23:06 GMT 20100319112306 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:22:44 GMT 2010032211112244 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Jake Kanter 2010 Orange's first supplier awards marked the culmination of a year-long scheme set up at the telecoms business to develop supplier relationship management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/fruits-of-labour/ 110440 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100318003000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:34:06 GMT 20100315143406 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:53:10 GMT 2010031611115310 Analysis Features SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Our company is developing a supplier relationship management programme, but is struggling to calculate the cash benefit of it. Is there a formula that could be applied? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/how-do-i-measure-srm/ 110446 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100318000000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:52:07 GMT 20100315145207 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:32:13 GMT 201003291753213 Isabel Palmer SRM Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2010 A sustainable procurement push by three of the world's best-known retailers is likely to spark a wave of similar moves, experts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retail-giants-tick-green-boxes/ 110453 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100316020000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:44 GMT 20100315163444 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:19:10 GMT 201003181531910 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Buyers have little sympathy for suppliers that complain about their margins being squeezed, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/few-qualms-about-rate-push/ 110455 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100316013000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:48 GMT 20100315164048 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:56:56 GMT 201003171645656 News SM 100 SRM Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2010 'Don't come to us with your woes': that's the message from procurement when suppliers complain about being asked to cut their prices. SM tries to find any sympathy at all among purchasers for the plight of vendors http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/not-our-problem-say-buyers/ 110458 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100316010000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:49:26 GMT 20100315164926 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:08:59 GMT 201005171750859 News SRM Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2010 News focus Manchester City Council has created more than 5,000 jobs as a result of buying goods and services locally. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/council-buying-boosts-local-jobs/ 110402 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100315013000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:11:33 GMT 20100315101133 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:23:50 GMT 2010031610102350 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability SRM Local government Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers have little sympathy for suppliers who complain about their margins being squeezed, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-have-no-pity-for-providers/ 110267 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100312013000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:27:48 GMT 20100312102748 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:19:08 GMT 2010031510101908 Isabel Palmer News SRM 2010 British inventor Sir James Dyson has described UK public procurement processes as notoriously and torturously slow, bureaucratic and unproductive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uae-firms-lag-on-strategic-procurement/dyson-blasts-torturous-purchasing-procedures/ 109997 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100310013000 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:25:28 GMT 20100310112528 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:18 GMT 2010031110101518 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 BAA is offering financial incentives for suppliers to encourage improved performance and reward outstanding behaviour and results. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supplier-performance-to-be-rewarded-by-baa/ 109762 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100309013000 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:11:01 GMT 20100309101101 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:48:01 GMT 2010031010104801 Isabel Palmer News SRM Supply chain 2010 The US retailer has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its domestic supply chain by 20 per cent over the next five years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/home-depot-to-cut-supply-chain-emissions/ 109771 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100309003000 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:31:22 GMT 20100309103122 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:20 GMT 2010031011113820 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Supply chain 2010 The sportswear giant has set tougher targets for suppliers in a bid to make improvements to supply chain operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/adidas-sets-supplier-targets/ 109658 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100308020000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:02:03 GMT 20100308100203 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:57:29 GMT 2010030911115729 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Public sector purchasers have been urged to plan ahead and be wiser about the services they need to support the British manufacturing industry and help rebuild the economy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/better-planning-could-revive-economy/ 109667 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100308003000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:17:34 GMT 20100308101734 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:42:02 GMT 2010030910104202 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2010 The Department of Health has instructed all primary care trusts in the east of England to suspend and review community services deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/east-england-community-services-contracts-suspended/ 109486 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100305003000 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:24:01 GMT 20100305112401 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:24:50 GMT 2010030811112450 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Toyota's quality processes failed to prevent its high-profile production calamity. Gareth Mytton examines the role of procurement and supplier relations http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/is-there-a-road-to-recovery/ 122144 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100304000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:48:18 GMT 20100518164818 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:51:00 GMT 201005181645100 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 News focus The Department for Transport has been criticised for inadequate risk management on contracts to upgrade the London Underground. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/risk-management-inadequate-on-tube-deals/ 109175 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100303020000 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:23:41 GMT 20100303112341 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:10:16 GMT 2010030412121016 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Jake Kanter 2010 Toyota must work closely with vendors to overcome the safety problems that led to its recall of more than 8.5 million vehicles, experts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/role-of-suppliers-vital-to-assist-troubled-toyota/ 108777 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100302010000 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:16:38 GMT 20100226171638 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:53:51 GMT 2010030510105351 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Global sales executives have lambasted buyers for treating them like commodities, according to a study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sales-reps-treated-like-commodities/ 108696 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100226003000 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:09:37 GMT 20100226100937 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:19:28 GMT 2010051311111928 News SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Public sector buyers in Northern Ireland must use the government's £3 billion procurement spend to support economic and social well being, politicians have urged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/northern-ireland-debates-purchasings-role-in-social-wellbeing/ 108613 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100225013000 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:18:06 GMT 20100225111806 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:13:13 GMT 2010022610101313 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2010 The equivalent of 2,000 lorries have been taken off the road following a retail sector project to boost efficiency in deliveries, food and grocery body IGD has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/big-retailers-work-together-to-reduce-lorry-trips/ 108594 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100225010000 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:58:59 GMT 20100225095859 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:29:29 GMT 2010022610102929 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM 2010 Technology giant Apple has uncovered evidence of child labour in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/apple-finds-proof-of-poor-practice/ 108387 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100224020000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:15:49 GMT 20100224111549 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:23:17 GMT 2010022510102317 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Sainsbury's strengthened its relations with African growers and suppliers with a series of events earlier this month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-supermarket-woos-african-suppliers/ 108366 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100224010000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:27:16 GMT 20100224102716 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:29:56 GMT 2010022510102956 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Companies in the defence and aerospace sectors are likely to take over key suppliers in an attempt to exert greater control over costs on major projects in the coming decade. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/more-supplier-takeovers-to-come-in-defence-and-aerospace/ 108198 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100223020000 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:09:53 GMT 20100223110953 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:38:07 GMT 2010022411113807 Isabel Palmer News SRM Business change 2010 Automotive suppliers in the West Midlands are dangerously dependent on just one customer, a survey of more than 200 vendors has revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/auto-vendors-reliant-on-small-pool-of-customers/ 108183 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100223013000 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:34:08 GMT 20100223103408 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:47:59 GMT 2010022410104759 Isabel Palmer News SRM Supply chain 2010 Plans to increase local procurement and supplier development have been set out by the South African government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-plans-procurement-reform/ 108219 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100223003000 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:58:30 GMT 20100223115830 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:25:24 GMT 201002251422524 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM International Purchasing 2010 Tesco must be investigated following claims it asked suppliers to pay up to €500,000 to have products stocked in its Irish stores, Labour MEP Alan Kelly has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mep-calls-for-probe-into-tesco-allegations/ 107502 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100217003000 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:05:31 GMT 20100217100531 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:18:11 GMT 2010021710101811 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Suppliers in the Irish Republic are forced to wait about 75 days for payment, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/irish-suppliers-face-payment-delays/ 107247 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100216003000 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:15:49 GMT 20100216111549 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:31:42 GMT 2010021611113142 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers must be alert to what suppliers might do to win contracts and ensure they have good compliance in place. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/lessons-to-be-learnt-from-bae/ 107132 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100216000000 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:27:23 GMT 20100215122723 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:42:06 GMT 201002151644206 Isabel Palmer News SRM Fraud & corruption Purchasing 2010 Some of the world's biggest companies have been commended for buying services from women-owned businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/top-firms-honoured-for-supplier-diversity/ 107103 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100215003000 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:32:39 GMT 20100215103239 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:30:32 GMT 2010021511113032 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter Ed's choice SRM Intro SRM 2010 The retailer has introduced a four-day delivery window for suppliers in an bid to smooth supply chain flow. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wal-mart-tightens-vendor-deadlines/ 106914 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100212013000 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:26:44 GMT 20100212102644 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:31:47 GMT 2010021511113147 SM Admin 1 News SRM International Supply chain 2010 Public sector buyers are not doing enough to help small suppliers win work, say experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-buyers-make-bids-a-minefield-for-smes/ 106811 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100211010000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:41:39 GMT 20100211114139 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:29:46 GMT 2010021210102946 SM Admin 1 News Public sector SRM Rebecca Ellinor 2010 Small and medium-sized construction firms are being squeezed out of UK public sector contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sme-suppliers-pushed-out-of-deals/ 106554 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100209003000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:11:39 GMT 20100209111139 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:14:49 GMT 2010020911111449 SM Admin 2 News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2010 The Chinese government saved close to 2 billion yuan (£188.06 million) in 2009 through improved purchasing, state media service Xinhua has reported. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-unveils-procurement-savings/ 106404 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT 20100208130000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:28:14 GMT 20100208102814 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:55:47 GMT 201002090995547 SM Admin 2 News SRM International Purchasing 2010 A war of words has broken out between the chief executive of the supermarket chain and the UK-based business group over the new grocery code of practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/fpb-is-group-of-pillocks-says-iceland-boss/ 106280 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT 20100205133000 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:15:14 GMT 20100205111514 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:46:58 GMT 2010021011114658 Isabel Palmer News SRM Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Electronics giant Sony says it is on track with a plan to cut procurement costs by one-fifth. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sony-cutbacks-help-boost-profits/ 106167 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100204003000 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:13:47 GMT 20100204111347 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:46:52 GMT 2010020510104652 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers can generate better gains from suppliers, says Andy Williams, by exploring methods of mapping vendors to maximise their potential http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/natural-selection/ 105786 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100204000000 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:34:56 GMT 20100201153456 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:21:13 GMT 2010031710102113 Analysis Features SRM Supply chain 2010 The UK government has failed to uphold its prompt payment promise, according to a report from the Federation of Small Businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/payment-pledge-a-failure/ 106029 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100203010000 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:05:27 GMT 20100203100527 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:19:35 GMT 2010051311111935 News Public sector SRM 2010 O2's UK buyers are to bring an outsourcing deal back in-house after two of its spend categories were moved to Germany. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/o2-shifts-categories-to-germany/ 105853 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100202013000 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:03:44 GMT 20100202100344 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:17:00 GMT 2010022211111700 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing SRM Jake Kanter 2010 Supplier relationship management (SRM) is suffering an identity crisis as buyers struggle to agree a definition, a study has revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/srm-lacks-definition/ 105785 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100202000000 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:25:54 GMT 20100201152554 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:39:16 GMT 201002021423916 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 BSkyB expects damages of nearly 200 million pounds after a court battle with EDS over whether the IT services firm was completely truthful in its attempt to win a contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sky-wins-eds-court-battle/ 105469 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100128013000 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:06:01 GMT 20100128110601 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:43:46 GMT 2010041911114346 Isabel Palmer News Law SRM International Purchasing Paul Snell Ed's choice law 2010 General Motors is working closely with suppliers to help it become the first major US car manufacturer to produce electric engines. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gm-working-with-vendors-to-go-electric/ 105333 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100127010000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:25:55 GMT 20100127102555 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:56:36 GMT 201001280995636 SM Admin 1 News SRM International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 A free online course to help small suppliers secure UK public sector deals has been set up. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-offers-free-help-to-win-public-work/ 105241 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100126003000 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:24:27 GMT 20100126112427 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:53:27 GMT 2010021111115327 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Central government Purchasing 2010 International firms are increasing their reliance on purchasing to reduce costs, according to research from McKinsey & Company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-lead-cost-cutting-drive/ 105110 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100125013000 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:05 GMT 20100125101205 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:47:50 GMT 2010020412124750 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Purchasing 2010 The low-cost clothing chain has significantly ramped up its ethical purchasing activities, an investigation commissioned by the Ethical Trading Initiative found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/primark-praised-for-ethical-sourcing/ 104988 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100122010000 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:49:22 GMT 20100122104922 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:46:32 GMT 201002101644632 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Jake Kanter 2010 UK businesses have shortened the time they take to settle bills, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/payment-practices-improve/ 104983 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100122003000 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:29:41 GMT 20100122102941 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:36:04 GMT 2010020910103604 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Oil giant BP has outsourced part of its IT procurement to Computacenter and CompuCom. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bp-to-axe-540-vendors/ 104688 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100121013000 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:38:17 GMT 20100121103817 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:23:52 GMT 2010021012122352 Isabel Palmer News Technology SRM International Jake Kanter 2010 UK local authorities must get tougher on health and safety in waste management deals, according to guidance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/waste-management-risks-must-be-tackled/ 104697 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100121003000 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:10:39 GMT 20100121111039 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:04:56 GMT 201008311310456 News Public sector Sustainability SRM Jake Kanter 2010 Construction firm Laing O'Rourke has told suppliers to cut waste or risk losing out on deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/laing-orourke-tells-vendors-to-clean-up/ 104421 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100119013000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:28:57 GMT 20100118172857 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:13 GMT 2010020212125713 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Businesses are dangerously unaware of supply chain risks, two recent studies have found, and procurement must take responsibility http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/no-smoke-without-fire/ 104452 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100119000000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:33:28 GMT 20100118223328 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:05:20 GMT 201005171750520 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 News focus Clothing chain Primark is working to increase the transparency of its supply chain, its ethical trade director has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/primark-sets-transparency-target/ 104183 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100115020000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:26:02 GMT 20100115102602 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:47:36 GMT 201002101644736 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Supply chain 2010 Japan's beleaguered airline has committed to continue paying suppliers amid reports that the company will file for bankruptcy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/japan-airlines-to-honour-vendor-bills/ 104194 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100115010000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:08:00 GMT 20100115110800 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:57:02 GMT 2010011811115702 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Jake Kanter 2010 The UK government has agreed to appoint an ombudsman to oversee supermarket supplier relations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retail-ombudsman-given-green-light/ 104070 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 20100114140000 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:54 GMT 20100114100054 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:09:28 GMT 2010021012120928 Isabel Palmer News SRM Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers should not rely on traditional supplier audits to ensure corporate social responsibility standards are met, according to speakers at a CIPS/Traidcraft conference in London yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/audits-not-enough-to-uncover-ethical-issues/ 104085 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100114013000 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:41:46 GMT 20100114114146 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:48:31 GMT 201002101644831 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Procurement is playing a vital role in carmaker Ford's plans for a new manufacturing strategy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ford-buyers-central-to-business-overhaul/ 103982 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100113010000 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:30:46 GMT 20100113113046 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:54:27 GMT 2010022311115427 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Public procurement rules in Nigeria must be abolished if the country is to become a leading economy, a government official is reported to have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nigeria-held-back-by-buying-rules/ 103846 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100112010000 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:43:25 GMT 20100112094325 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:48:06 GMT 201001120994806 SM Admin 1 News Public sector SRM International Home page top story Jake Kanter 2010 Public procurement rules in Nigeria must be abolished if the country is to become a leading economy, a government official is reported to have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nigeria-held-back-by-buying-rule/ 103848 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:59:00 GMT 20100112005900 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:02:36 GMT 20100112100236 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:19:00 GMT 2010012611111900 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM International Jake Kanter 2010 Purchasers across the UK have been forced to get creative to secure supplies during the bad weather. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/snowy-conditions-fuel-innovation/ 103733 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100111020000 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:54:52 GMT 20100111115452 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:03:10 GMT 2010011212120310 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Supply chain 2010 Salesmanship is the key to securing a competitive advantage in the market, an expert has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-must-sell-themselves-to-suppliers/ 103714 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100111010000 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:18:32 GMT 20100111101832 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:17:56 GMT 2010022610101756 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Serious doubts have been raised over the UK Highways Agency's ability to secure value for money from its road maintenance spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/highways-agency-pulled-up-for-contracting-practices/ 103429 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT 20100107133000 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:39:08 GMT 20100107103908 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:12:45 GMT 201002101751245 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Jake Kanter 2010 UK companies have a poor understanding of supply chain risks they have acquired during the recession, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-underestimate-supply-risks/ 103438 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100107020000 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:22:35 GMT 20100107112235 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:36:29 GMT 2010021711113629 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Supply chains account for a large chunk of the world's emissions. Andy Allen examines the profession's role in global warming http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/climate-of-change/ 103164 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100107003000 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:44:36 GMT 20100104174436 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:45:28 GMT 2010111812124528 Paul Snell Analysis Features Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 The issue of cost has never had such a great focus. Irrespective of sector, size or situation, the economic downturn has driven cost high up organisations' agendas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/2010/uncovering-hidden-costs/ 103215 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100107000000 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:10:50 GMT 20100105111050 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:28:29 GMT 201002251642829 Isabel Palmer SRM Resources How to Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2010 A UK Conservative government would crack down on supermarkets with poor supplier relations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tories-promise-retail-ombudsman/ 103077 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100104020000 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:09:59 GMT 20100104100959 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:37:44 GMT 2010021711113744 Isabel Palmer News SRM Central government Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Carmaker Toyota has told suppliers it plans to cut the cost of car parts by almost one-third, according to Japanese media reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/toyota-in-landmark-cost-cutting-drive/ 102716 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT 20091222013000 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:47:35 GMT 20091222104735 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:24:41 GMT 201002101752441 Isabel Palmer News SRM International Supply chain Jake Kanter 2009 Irish airline Ryanair has terminated negotiations with Boeing over the purchase of new aircraft. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/ryanair-cancels-boeing-order/ 102502 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 20091218020000 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:21:57 GMT 20091218102157 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:58:39 GMT 2009122111115839 Isabel Palmer News SRM Jake Kanter 2009 Collaborative relationships between airline buyers and vendors have flourished at Monarch despite a tumultuous year, a senior buyer has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/partnerships-fly-in-face-of-recession/ 101629 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091207003000 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:01:33 GMT 20091207100133 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:30:43 GMT 200912181313043 News SRM Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain Allie Anderson Ed's choice SRM 2009 US president Barack Obama has ordered all public bodies to root out supplier payment errors to cut waste from spending projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/obama-tackles-payment-blunders/ 101511 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 20091204020000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:07:15 GMT 20091204110715 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:14:07 GMT 2009120911111407 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain The UK government is stepping up efforts to cut supply chain carbon emissions, a report by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/govegovernment-scrutinises-supplier-emissionsrnment-scrutinises-supplier-emissions/ 101508 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT 20091204013000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:53:39 GMT 20091204105339 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:28:19 GMT 2009120710102819 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Growth in procurement outsourcing (PO) will be slow in the coming years despite excessive hype and optimism, according to a report by researchers Ovum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/po-growth-will-be-slow-and-steady/ 101502 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091204010000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:47 GMT 20091204103947 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:36:07 GMT 2010021011113607 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Import taxes on environmentally friendly goods should be dispensed with across all nations in the World Trade Organisation to encourage the use of energy saving technology. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/call-to-scrap-taxes-for-green-goods/ 101397 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT 20091203013000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:31:25 GMT 20091203103125 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:31:54 GMT 2009120410103154 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Supply chain United Biscuits has increased its annual outsourced procurement spend by 171 per cent to more than £170 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/food-firm-ups-outsourced-spend/ 101393 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091203010000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:20:26 GMT 20091203102026 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:33:31 GMT 2009120410103331 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain London's Crossrail project has appointed Martin Rowark head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/crossrail-appoints-cpo/ 101391 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091203003000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:10:14 GMT 20091203101014 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:21:03 GMT 2009120311112103 Isabel Palmer News SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is investigating the source of cotton used by a vendor of furnishing textiles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/john-lewis-scrutinises-cotton-source/ 101281 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091202010000 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:31:03 GMT 20091202103103 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:01:09 GMT 2009120311110109 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Today Shelley Pilsbury begins her new job as IT sourcing senior director, strategic sourcing and supplier management, at global health service company CIGNA in the US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyer-becomes-seller-to-beat-redundancy/ 102214 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT 20091130151800 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:18:30 GMT 20091214151830 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:47:15 GMT 200912141534715 Isabel Palmer News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2009 Retail giant Wal-Mart has again come under attack over conditions at some vendors in its Chinese supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/wal-mart-slammed-over-poor-vendor-standards/ 102291 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT 20091130141800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:40:04 GMT 20091215124004 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:12 GMT 2009121512124212 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Supply chain Jake Kanter 2009 Closer collaboration with suppliers is expected to be a business practice that continues after the recession has ended. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/recession-prompts-stronger-supply-chain-partnerships/ 100829 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT 20091124153000 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091124000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:46:56 GMT 201002041314656 Isabel Palmer SRM Recession & economic downturn Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 Purchasing managers should work with suppliers to better identify and mitigate risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/use-suppliers-to-reduce-risk/ 100828 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT 20091123161600 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091123000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:52:03 GMT 201002041315203 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 Suppliers are not bidding on public sector contracts because the process is inconsistent and too complicated, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/public-sector-must-simplify-tender-process/ 100824 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT 20091120162400 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091120000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:56:18 GMT 201002041425618 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 By Allie Anderson Issuing key suppliers with ultimatums is counterproductive and could damage long-term relationships, buyers warn. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/dont-burn-bridges-with-suppliers/ 100793 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20091119115900 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:57:36 GMT 2010021012125736 News Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Allie Anderson 2009 It's time organisations stopped thinking that only they can come up with good ideas. Richard Brass finds that suppliers can be a rich source of innovative ways of working http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/get-switched-on/ 100789 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091119000000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:45:05 GMT 2010013112124505 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features SRM Business change 2009 By Allie Anderson Cutting costs will continue to be the most pressing issue for purchasing next year, according to a poll of delegates at the convention. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/savings-at-top-of-priority-list/ 100805 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT 20091116123000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT 2009120112123017 SM Admin 1 News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2009