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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'Don't punish workers by leaving Bangladesh,' buyers toldInstead of moving business away from places that have experienced tragedies like the Bangladeshi garment factory collapse, companies are asked to lobby governments for change.
19 June 2013
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Big issuesFrom talent management to supply chain success, this year's Institute for Supply Management conference really packed a punch when it came to addressing the issues affecting procurement professionals. Paul Snell reports.
13 June 2013
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More than two thirds of firms satisfied with current suppliersSome 70 per cent of companies have expressed "no interest" in taking on new vendors, according to a poll.
13 June 2013
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Prices on the moveWhat is the best approach to seeking changes in prices halfway through a contract? An example being when the commodity price of a product contract has fallen dramatically?
13 June 2013
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Proving VFM in FM a tough taskDemonstrating value for money in the procurement of facilities management services is one of the key issues facing experts in the field.
12 June 2013
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Sainsbury's rewards suppliers for their effortsThe supermarket giant this week presented awards to strategic partners for innovation, quality and service and more.
20 May 2013
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Advertising associations publish pitch assistanceISBA and the IPA have developed four models aimed to help procurement professionals streamline the tender process for advertising agencies.
16 May 2013
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Vast majority of buyers don't use exclusion paragraphsLess than a quarter of purchasers are using exclusion paragraphs to steer their suppliers in the direction of their corporate goals, according to the latest SM100 poll.
06 May 2013
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National Grid calls on suppliers for sustainable design ideasThe energy company has tasked vendors with making zero-waste proposals.
05 May 2013
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NHS buyers make money by selling moisturiserInnovative procurement at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has led to a revenue stream that can be invested in improving patient care.
03 May 2013
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Address risks to prevent tragedies like Bangladesh, firms toldThe call follows the garment factory collapse last week, which claimed the lives of at least 380 people.
30 April 2013
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Bombardier chief urges control on 'back door' sellingYou can't stop suppliers trying to bypass procurement completely, says Claire Auroi, director, supply chain business development at Bombardier Aerospace, but you can take steps to control it.
29 April 2013
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Cornwall Council launches supplier development schemeThe local authority has set up an initiative to help small and local businesses become more competitive in the public sector tender process.
23 April 2013
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Share your brand with suppliers to share rewardsAllowing vendors to use your company name in sales pitches can result in benefits for procurement too, according to the procurement director at online fashion retailer Asos.
20 April 2013
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Tyre producer Pirelli puts suppliers on the podium"Pirelli is moving more into the premium tyre market, so we are relying on premium suppliers to perform. We decided to reward their efforts by recognising them with the awards," Luigi Staccoli, CPO at Pirelli told SM.
16 April 2013
