This topic features articles on supplier relations and how procurement and supply professionals deal with vendors. It includes how to build relationships and partnerships, measure performance and encourage innovation from vendors.
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Groceries adjudicator needs 'parachute powers'Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers.
22 May 2012
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Car makers aim to develop hybrid motors in-houseAs involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities
22 May 2012
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Diageo commits to agriculture projects in AfricaThe drinks company is to invest in $1.5 million in a barley-farming project in Ethiopia and $2 million in sorghum development in Tanzania.
19 May 2012
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SMEs win 75 per cent of Public Contracts Scotland contractsDuring the past year, more than 6,200 Scottish suppliers have won deals using the portal, which now has 60,000 businesses and 4,000 buyers signed up.
18 May 2012
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Potato supplier's former finance director found guilty of corruptionAndrew Behagg was found guilty of corruption at Croydon Crown Court yesterday, following guilty pleas last year from a supermarket buyer and another employee at supplier Greenvale.
16 May 2012
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Chrysler and GM improve SRM, but still trail rivalsThe two US automotive manufacturers have shown improvement in supplier relations for the fifth consecutive year, but fail to overtake their competitors in the annual study of vendor attitudes.
14 May 2012
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Nike reduces lead times through lean manufacturingSupplier factories that adopted lean principles were more productive, cut lead times and produced fewer defects, the sportswear brand has announced.
12 May 2012
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Qtel aims to 'build right, buy right'The strategy aims to create efficiencies up front, as well as boosting the telecoms business' competitive advantage, according to its CPO.
11 May 2012
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Use 'big ticket' projects to develop suppliersPurchasers should look to improve the core skills of suppliers through major projects, said the head of procurement at Petro SA.
10 May 2012
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CPOs reveal how to succeed in services procurementStrong communication and not being afraid to take a fresh approach to categories can add value to the business, according to a panel of procurement leaders.
09 May 2012
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Government accused of moving at ''snail's pace''' to find supermarket watchdogFiona Gooch, senior policy adviser at Traidcraft, said: "We urge the government to give the establishment of the adjudicator greater priority."
05 May 2012
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Adidas turns Indian supplier performance aroundSome 80 per cent of the sportswear's suppliers in the country have reached the minimum standard of social compliance, compared with 80 per cent falling short of the target the year before.
04 May 2012
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Labour peer states procurement wasn't a priority before crashLord Andrew Adonis explains that those who weren't interested in procurement when he was in office, now find it high on their agenda.
02 May 2012
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Prompt payment a priority for most purchasers84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation.
01 May 2012
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Benefits of M&S sustainability go beyond the bottom lineThe retailer's work on sustainable procurement has boosted the company's brand and future resilience, according to the firm's climate change manager.
28 April 2012
