http://www.supplymanagement.com/supply-chain.xml The bookmaker's contract manager has cut the company's cleaning bill by £8 million and boosted recycling by changing company purchasing culture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dingwall-cleans-up-at-william-hill/ 199118 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120209013000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56:33 GMT 20120209095633 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:21 GMT 2012020911115221 Hannah Whittaker News Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2012 UK business minister announces business representative will run a prompt-payment working group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-to-investigate-late-payment-of-suppliers/ 199147 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120209003000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:48 GMT 20120209112348 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:40:09 GMT 2012020911114009 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2008 2012 The Glastonbury Festival is not being held this year in part because equipment costs would have been too high. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/event-buyers-short-on-supplies-ahead-of-london-2012/ 197831 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120206013000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:16 GMT 20120206115916 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:25 GMT 2012020710104125 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2012 William Randall takes on the commodity giant's hard energy, metals, minerals and ores businesses, plus a seat on the board. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/noble-appoints-head-of-hard-commodities/ 197803 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120206010000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:43:59 GMT 20120206114359 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:19:37 GMT 2012020712121937 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 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 Buyers are expected to benefit from lower prices after the country was told to lift its export restrictions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/wto-rules-china-must-open-up-raw-material-exports/ 197267 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120204000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:59:41 GMT 20120203105941 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:57 GMT 2012020710101957 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 NHS co-operative implements e-procurement to make massive savings for five primary care trusts in the capital. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-save-healthy-27m-for-london-nhs-trusts/ 197055 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120202010000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:17:04 GMT 20120202111704 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:26:18 GMT 2012020311112618 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Technology Supply chain 2012 The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pick-n-pay-boycotts-expensive-suppliers/ 197061 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:46:44 GMT 20120202114644 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:44:37 GMT 2012020310104437 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Half of those responding to the SM100 poll said they would encourage suppliers to use UK haulage firms instead of foreign hauliers, the other half would not. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-split-over-what-to-tell-suppliers-about-foreign-haulier-use/ 196743 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120201003000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:19 GMT 20120201113819 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:52 GMT 2012020211115452 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Professional services identified as highest priority spend category. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/businesses-plan-to-boost-procurement-spend/ 196434 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120131003000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:29 GMT 20120131094329 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:47:49 GMT 2012020111114749 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Construction and engineering firms say chief cause of supply chain inefficiencies is lack of integration of processes and IT systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lack-of-it-integration-hinders-supply-chain-efficiency/ 196453 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:07:02 GMT 20120131110702 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:58:12 GMT 2012020110105812 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 From 2009 to now, high demand has pushed copper prices from around $3,500 per tonne to $8,500 per tonne at their highest point. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/copper-costs-cause-increase-in-railway-cable-theft/ 196316 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120130010000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:15 GMT 20120130115115 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:27 GMT 201201311531727 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 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 A new online buying portal will give 13,000 parishes access to framework agreements for IT software, energy and photocopying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/church-aims-to-save-parishes-10-million/ 196046 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120127013000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:23:37 GMT 20120127112337 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:28:00 GMT 201201300992800 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A report warns the majority of organisations have not faced up to the problems and disruption that a changing climate will cause to business operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/climatechange-presents-a-material-risk-to-the-supply-chain/ 196037 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120127003000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:42 GMT 20120127104442 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:04 GMT 201201311532204 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 The Public Administration Select Committee has criticised the government for not investigating claims of anti-competitive behaviour by large IT vendors raised in the summer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-government-accused-of-ignoring-it-supplier-collusion/ 196019 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120127000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:07 GMT 20120127101007 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:47 GMT 201201310993247 Paul Snell News Public sector Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2012 IMF: "Well-anchored inflation expectations will keep inflation pressures subdued." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/commodity-prices-to-drop-14-per-cent-in-2012/ 195802 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120126010000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:26:32 GMT 20120126112632 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:05:34 GMT 2012012712120534 Hannah Whittaker News 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 The UK government has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a daily £10 charge for hauliers to use Britain's roads. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lorry-road-charges-could-push-up-haulage-prices/ 195755 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:59:09 GMT 20120126095909 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:37:49 GMT 2012012711113749 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The building firm has hired Vince Hanning as head of supply chain and procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/balfour-beatty-supply-chain-director-joins-rival-apollo-group/ 195796 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:14:34 GMT 20120126111434 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:21:27 GMT 2012012710102127 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The retailer is recruiting for purchasers that can help leverage the company's size and scale across Europe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/tesco-expands-procurement-team-to-boost-buying-power/ 195032 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:10:30 GMT 20120125101030 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:43:14 GMT 2012012611114314 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Supply chain 2012 Results of initiative will be shared across Smirnoff's global team to "encourage others to go down the same route". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/brazils-bottle-redesign-cuts-carbon-emissions-at-diageo/ 194907 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120124010000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:18:15 GMT 20120124111815 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:49:18 GMT 2012012510104918 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Research report: "Close to 36 per cent of the government spend of £1 million would be returned to the exchequer." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/defence-experts-urge-mod-to-spend-in-uk-to-reap-tax-revenue/ 194926 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120124000000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:21:37 GMT 20120124122137 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:08:18 GMT 2012012510100818 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "Third parties don't have the skin in the game," supply chain management VP for Eaton, Les Ball explains the advantage of taking control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/power-management-firm-benefits-from-bringing-logistics-back-in-house/ 194612 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120120020000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:34:25 GMT 20120120103425 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:18 GMT 2012012312120318 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Julia Gillard has called for evidence to support claims Australian manufacturers are prevented from winning work on local projects run by foreign firms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australias-pm-requests-proof-its-manufacturers-are-denied-contracts/ 194617 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120120010000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:48:01 GMT 20120120104801 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:48:24 GMT 2012012311114824 Hannah Whittaker News International 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 The technology company explains what it has done to address problems and invites the Fair Labor Association to assess supplier facilities in future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-uncovers-22-labour-violations/ 194193 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:12:32 GMT 20120117111232 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:23 GMT 201201311532723 Bhanu Chawla News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 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 The London 2012 logistics company has brought forward its 2013 vehicle requirements to assist with "the biggest logistics event in the world". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ups-gears-up-for-olympics-with-2013-vehicles/ 193944 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120113013000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:59:42 GMT 20120113115942 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:13 GMT 2012011611110013 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "We need to improve our supply chain, but unfortunately it is always last on the priority list," survey respondent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/opportunities-are-missed-in-supply-chain-efficiency/ 193574 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120113010000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:54:03 GMT 20120113095403 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:46 GMT 2012011611113846 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/toyota-sa-keeps-top-spot-despite-supply-disruptions/ 193951 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:13:08 GMT 20120113121308 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:32 GMT 201201160993532 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Latest study highlights areas of concern and five "priority mitigation areas". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/world-economic-forum-identifies-2012-risks/ 193104 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120112013000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:02 GMT 20120112102602 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:21:52 GMT 2012011312122152 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 'The shortage of materials is now the biggest threat to manufacturers,' EEF argues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/salvage-scarce-raw-materials/ 193097 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:54:09 GMT 20120112095409 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:46:35 GMT 2012011610104635 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2012 West Midlands housing association hires purchasing expert to help it source and sell services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/antcliff-appointed-as-accords-new-group-procurement-manager/ 192473 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120110003000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:33:45 GMT 20120110093345 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:10:29 GMT 2012011111111029 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 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 The set-top box manufacturer has appointed a new purchasing director who will start at the end of the month, SM has learned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pace-purchasing-head-to-have-direct-line-to-ceo/ 192274 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120108000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:07:29 GMT 20120106170729 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:57:29 GMT 2012020112125729 Angeline Albert News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Maritime union Nautilus International calls on the UK government to close the gap between rhetoric and action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/tackle-piracy-to-protect-the-global-supply-chain/ 192275 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120107000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:19:07 GMT 20120106171907 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:48:04 GMT 201201100994804 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2012 The British baking firm aims to address concerns around the use of palm oil, such as deforestation and rights of local communities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/warburtons-makes-palm-oil-sustainable-pledge/ 192214 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120106010000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:18:29 GMT 20120106111829 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:09 GMT 2012011610103909 Pierrick Senelaer News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 Lloydspharmacy announces it has appointed Phil Streatfield to lead supply chain operations, business efficiency and IT services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pharmacy-hires-board-level-supply-chain-director/ 192221 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120106003000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:57:21 GMT 20120106115721 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:51:35 GMT 2012010911115135 Hannah Whittaker News Technology 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 Deliveries and purchasing will now be provided solely by the National NDCP across the US, standardising costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dunkin-donuts-procurement-goes-national/ 192068 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120105010000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:15:57 GMT 20120105101557 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:44:21 GMT 2012010611114421 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 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 Freight carrier halts flights as air cargo transportation falls by 6.4 per cent year-on-year in Asia Pacific. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/jade-cargo-grounds-planes-as-freight-demand-declines/ 191975 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120104000200 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:55:42 GMT 20120104125542 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:01:48 GMT 2012010511110148 Hannah Whittaker News Supply chain 2012 Prices should be below the 2011 peak but above 2010 prices over the next 24 months, Fitch Ratings' report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/steel-prices-expected-to-drop-in-2012/ 191439 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111231000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:44:11 GMT 20111223114411 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:11:02 GMT 2012010311111102 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Congress of South African Trade Unions has criticised US retailer Wal-Mart for its merger with the supermarket in its end of year message. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/unions-continue-to-stoke-massmart-takeover-dispute/ 191447 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111230000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:02:37 GMT 20111223120237 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:33:44 GMT 2012010410103344 Bhanu Chawla News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Tax and inflation are blamed for the largest chunk of the price hike. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-temp-rates-increase-by-over-13-per-cent/ 191384 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111223010000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:19 GMT 20111222162319 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:36:08 GMT 201201030993608 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Energy Saving Trust helps its non-purchasing staff realise when they spend company money, "they need to think and act like a buyer". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/master-classes-give-non-buyers-a-commercial-edge/ 191032 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111222013000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:59 GMT 20111221143159 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:38:53 GMT 201201030993853 Paul Snell News Public sector International Supply chain 2011 "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 The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled 'extreme risk' in an analyst report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/angola-named-one-of-worlds-riskiest-business-places/ 190551 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111221000000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:20 GMT 20111221095520 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:29:48 GMT 201112220992948 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 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 US legislation aims to mint nickels and pennies in steel - so they cost less to produce than their monetary value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/congressman-calls-for-change-to-nickels-and-pennies/ 190077 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111219013000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:05:25 GMT 20111219170525 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:18:05 GMT 2011122110101805 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Transport Committee has demanded the spending watchdog examine whether the decision to award a train manufacturing contract to Siemens was correct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-demand-nao-investigation-into-thameslink-train-contract/ 189950 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111219000000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:13:47 GMT 20111219111347 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:38:40 GMT 2011122010103840 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 New group purchasing manager promises sweeping changes for Oldbury UK and Boughton Engineering. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/skan-groups-cpo-to-cut-suppliers-and-hire-more-buyers/ 189449 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111215010000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:58:32 GMT 20111215105832 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:17:05 GMT 2011121611111705 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A report showed there had been a reduction in operating margin of up to 2 per cent for the year, driven by cotton price increases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-suffers-from-rising-cotton-prices/ 189413 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111215000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:58:08 GMT 20111215095808 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:30:52 GMT 201112160993052 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 The carpet retailer is in talks with suppliers to lower prices after profits hit the floor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/carpetright-profit-drop-prompts-supplier-squeeze/ 189262 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111214010000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:09:23 GMT 20111214110923 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:16:01 GMT 2011121511111601 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary wants police authorities and watchdogs to take a proactive approach to overseeing purchasing activity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-for-cops-to-increase-policing-of-procurement/ 189230 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111214003000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:38:02 GMT 20111214093802 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:06:27 GMT 2011121510100627 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Just 38 per cent of US firms specify a dollar limit on gifts or entertainment staff are allowed to accept. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-place-no-limit-on-maximum-value-of-gifts/ 188623 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111213013000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:18:25 GMT 20111213111825 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:15:43 GMT 2011121512121543 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 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 Forecasts find attempts to cut costs and become leaner will leave firms vulnerable to threats. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-left-exposed-to-risk/ 188466 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:53 GMT 20111213103353 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:53:44 GMT 201112140995344 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International 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 The makers of Mr Potato Head have released details on their core third party vendors and factories to make their supply chain more transparent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hasbro-publishes-list-of-core-suppliers/ 187701 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111210000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:38:42 GMT 20111209163842 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:02:20 GMT 2011121512120220 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 MPs blame "indecisive and over-ambitious" specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/after-13-years-and-11-billion-mod-fails-to-deliver-armoured-vehicles/ 187486 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111209010000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:54:55 GMT 20111209095455 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:47:30 GMT 201112120994730 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Overly complex PQQs are leading to a "generation of architectural talent to be squandered" according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/architects-call-for-procurement-guidance-from-scottish-government/ 187503 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111209003000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:17:20 GMT 20111209101720 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:10 GMT 2011121210100510 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-at-risk-of-human-rights-abuse-complicity/ 187478 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111209000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:33:49 GMT 20111209093349 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:46:29 GMT 201112120994629 Hannah Whittaker News International 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 Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-government-reveals-domestic-procurement-targets/ 187213 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:20:20 GMT 20111208102020 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:45:41 GMT 201112090994541 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Companies should act now to mitigate supply chain disruption from potential political unrest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-prepare-for-eurozone-break-up/ 186919 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111207013000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:19:20 GMT 20111207101920 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:05:50 GMT 2011120812120550 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Private hospital operator plans to take on medical consumable procurement for four trusts with more expected to follow. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-nhs-trusts-outsource-buying-to-bmi/ 186911 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111207010000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:55:12 GMT 20111207095512 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:12:33 GMT 2011120812121233 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Supply and development collaborative agreement aims to boost the production of hybrid cars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/toyota-signs-engine-deal-with-bmw/ 186547 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111205000400 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:04:19 GMT 20111205100419 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:07:29 GMT 2011120710100729 Hannah Whittaker News 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 Companies warned to put a risk management strategy in place to cope with cost volatility. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/prepare-for-wild-commodity-price-swings/ 186351 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111202000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:21 GMT 20111202100021 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:32:16 GMT 201112050993216 Hannah Whittaker News 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 Severe flooding in Thailand has restricted the external component supply to Seagate Technology manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hard-disk-drive-maker-forecasts-more-supply-chain-disruption/ 186239 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:15:00 GMT 20111201001500 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:27:23 GMT 20111201112723 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:22:30 GMT 2011120210102230 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Buyers respond to Lord Sugar's views on UK businesses winning UK government deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sugar-sours-procurement-professionals/ 185809 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111130013000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:52:29 GMT 20111130105229 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:11:54 GMT 2011120111111154 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 In anticipation of weaker economic activity, there is a shift to cheaper and slower modes of transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airfreight-traffic-nosedives-by-nearly-5-per-cent/ 185683 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111129003000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:57:08 GMT 20111129105708 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:19:37 GMT 2011113011111937 Hannah Whittaker News International 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 "It's in all our interests...anyone who cares about this country's economy, or loves the British countryside and a glass of beer." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beer-supply-chain-should-be-strengthened/ 185449 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111126000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:36:08 GMT 20111125163608 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:31:38 GMT 201111290993138 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Placement 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 De Beers and Tiffany & Co both support the principle that countries mining diamonds should have the opportunity to cut and polish them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/diamond-finishing-to-boost-botswana-economy-by-800million/ 185373 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111125003000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:27:47 GMT 20111125112747 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:18:15 GMT 2011112811111815 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Supply base reduction forms part of a strategy to lower costs by €1 billion by the end of 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nokia-siemens-networks-to-cut-supplier-numbers/ 185169 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111124000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:14:45 GMT 20111124101445 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:48:05 GMT 201111250994805 Hannah Whittaker News Business change Supply chain 2011 MPs are to investigate why pharmacists are having so much difficulty sourcing prescription drugs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pill-paucity-prompts-parliamentary-probe/ 185088 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111123010000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT 20111123124100 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:57:46 GMT 2011112411115746 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 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 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 Outsourcing of business services to China will more than double in value by 2015, research has predicted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/offshoring-in-china-to-hit-10-billion-by-2015/ 184946 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111120000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:08:20 GMT 20111118160820 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:58:22 GMT 2011112312125822 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 While dentists switched materials to cope with record-high costs, technology buyers faced price spikes to purchase the metal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-teeth-demand-at-all-time-low/ 184863 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111118013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:50:32 GMT 20111118095032 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:49 GMT 2011112110101649 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Pace, which provides technology products to Sky, Virgin Media and Canal +, expects the impact of the disaster to continue into 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-floods-cost-hard-disk-manufacturer-59-million/ 184881 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111118003000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:52:26 GMT 20111118105226 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:30 GMT 201111210994130 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 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 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 Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/asian-tech-companies-look-to-neighbours-for-supply/ 184448 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111115010000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:38 GMT 20111115093838 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:19:28 GMT 2011111610101928 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A Freedom of Information request by the Countryside Alliance Foundation finds too few schools track the country of origin for their food. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/british-schools-urged-to-buy-british-food/ 184458 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111115003000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:06:17 GMT 20111115110617 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:18 GMT 2011111612120418 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 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 The electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hitachi-cuts-costs-with-taiwan-buying-boost/ 184363 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111114010000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:47:44 GMT 20111114114744 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:14:18 GMT 2011111511111418 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The total input price index fell 0.8 per cent between September and October, allowing manufacturers to keep their selling prices for purchasers unchanged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-falling-costs-creates-buyers-market/ 184254 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111112000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:06:53 GMT 20111111150653 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:24:09 GMT 201111281532409 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The cotton market's volatility in particular hit the Noble Group hard with great losses in the third quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodities-giant-reports-first-loss-for-14-years/ 184203 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:46:52 GMT 20111111104652 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:26:32 GMT 2011111112122632 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 "This explosion of spending power has the potential to make a significant contribution to a sustained global economic recovery" says a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-key-to-tapping-into-the-growing-global-middle-class/ 184213 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111111003000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:02 GMT 20111111112402 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:03 GMT 2011111411115703 SM Admin 1 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Dixons Retail purchasing director said the BSI Group's standard might benefit less mature purchasing functions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/new-construction-guidance-not-valuable-for-cips-professionals/ 184222 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111111000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:55:21 GMT 20111111115521 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:31:12 GMT 2011111411113112 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 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 "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 Joint initiative gives NHS trusts access to infomation for better IT buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/health-department-frees-data-for-nhs-it-buying/ 183765 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111109003000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:44:24 GMT 20111109104424 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:41:30 GMT 2011111010104130 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing Supply chain 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 The consumer-goods company has sought to pass oil, food and packaging price rises on to retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodity-prices-hit-unilevers-profits/ 183354 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111104010000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:23:09 GMT 20111104102309 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:45:18 GMT 2011110710104518 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 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 A lack of skilled resources and inadequate planning and procedures are hampering purchasers' efforts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-find-transition-to-outsourcing-a-challenge/ 183361 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111104000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:45:08 GMT 20111104104508 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:12:32 GMT 2011110811111232 Rebecca Ellinor News Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Billions of rand will be directed to South Africa's manufacturers after public sector buyers and a large number of businesses agreed to support local suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-africa-pushes-for-75-per-cent-local-purchasing/ 183208 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111103003000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:22:25 GMT 20111103102225 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:51:31 GMT 2011110410105131 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain Southern Africa 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 Latest results from the UK government's 'mystery shopper' scheme show resource-intensive pre-qualification questionnaires remain the chief grievance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/complex-pqqs-remain-smes-top-complaint/ 181767 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111101013000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:16:15 GMT 20111101111615 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:49:43 GMT 2011110211114943 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Local sourcing opportunities deemed to be strengthened after UK government invests £950 million in its manufacturing industry http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lotus-and-bentley-gain-from-uk-government-funding/ 181723 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111101010000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:21:15 GMT 20111101102115 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:04:31 GMT 2011110912120431 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 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 All those who responded to the latest SM poll said they would be willing to help a peer at another organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-100-per-cent-in-favour-of-helping-each-other/ 180796 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111025013000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:07:12 GMT 20111025110712 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:08:35 GMT 201111101530835 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "The contract allows it [NHS Supply Chain] to charge trusts a percentage of the equipment purchase price, providing little incentive to negotiate lower prices," PAC report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/funding-of-nhs-supply-chain-at-odds-with-efficiency/ 180772 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111025010000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:13:44 GMT 20111025101344 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:58:24 GMT 2011102612125824 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector 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 Contracts for 2012 Olympic Games services will boost employment in London, say organisers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/locog-to-create-30000-new-jobs-through-its-supply-chain/ 180330 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111023000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:45:06 GMT 20111021164506 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:19 GMT 201202011531619 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing 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 CIPS CEO David Noble calls for leading UK companies to disclose more information about their procurement and supply chain operations in financial reports and updates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ftse-100-should-focus-more-on-supply-chain-issues/ 180016 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111019013000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:15:32 GMT 20111019111532 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:20:41 GMT 2011102710102041 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 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 Japanese manufacturer Renesas Electronics plans to factor in its entire supply chain into its business continuity plan in case another disaster strikes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/electronics-company-to-include-suppliers-in-continuity-plans/ 179850 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111018003000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:20 GMT 20111018114020 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:56:20 GMT 2011101910105620 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 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 The body that oversees House of Commons services has agreed to increase joint purchasing, and wants to go further. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commons-and-lords-should-buy-catering-together/ 179540 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111014013000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:45:37 GMT 20111014114537 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:43:45 GMT 2011101712124345 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 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 Retailer targets supply chain to meet sustainability goals as part of £1 billion initiative. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sainsburys-to-double-british-sourcing-by-2020/ 179414 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111013003000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:24:24 GMT 20111013102424 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:30:21 GMT 2011101410103021 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability 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 Seafood company John West has launched a 'can tracker' tool to give greater transparency of its sourcing policy and supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/where-did-your-canned-fish-come-from/ 179325 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:46:11 GMT 20111012114611 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:53:57 GMT 2011101412125357 Paul Snell News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 LOCOG procurement director Gerry Walsh said a dedicated team of experienced professionals and starting early with a clear strategy, were key to the success of the group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-the-cornerstone-of-london-2012s-commercial-function/ 179203 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111011010000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:16:21 GMT 20111011111621 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:22:45 GMT 2011101112122245 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 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 Colin Scott, Henriette Lundgren & Paul Thompson, Springer, £44.99, 4 stars http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/guide-to-supply-chain-management/ 178404 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:40:20 GMT 20111003154020 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:07:02 GMT 201110031640702 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Supply chain Reviews 2011 "New business will need to pick up to prevent a downturn in both business activity and employment in the final quarter of 2011," says Markit chief economist. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-sees-only-small-ray-of-sunshine/ 178670 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:04:17 GMT 20111005110417 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:24:00 GMT 2011100610102400 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "The figures will offer some cause for relief however, we are still a long way off from celebrating," says CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturing-shows-first-boost-for-three-months/ 178329 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111003000400 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:26:20 GMT 20111003112620 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:11 GMT 2011100411115611 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Paid for photos Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Swedish fashion retailer sees a 15 per cent fall in profit when compared with the same quarter in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/higher-cotton-and-currency-costs-hit-hm/ 178211 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111001000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:04:08 GMT 20110930160408 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:42 GMT 2011100411115642 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert More than half of major companies worldwide want to standardise production to save money and become more efficient. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-aim-for-product-standardisation/ 177826 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110927000000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:58:26 GMT 20110927105826 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:31:04 GMT 2011092810103104 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Sourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-must-consider-tax-implications-of-foreign-purchases/ 177531 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110923010000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:12 GMT 20110923113112 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:15:59 GMT 2011092612121559 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 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 Discover the secrets of success straight from the victors, and view photo galleries of the evening. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/watch-video-interviews-featuring-the-winners-of-the-cips-sm-awards-2011/ 176620 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110916020000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:21:23 GMT 20110916092123 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:12:44 GMT 2011092011111244 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 One buyer said the absence of a discount scheme meant her organisation is to pay more that £1 million extra in fuel transportation costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/large-gas-buyers-lose-supply-interruption-compensation/ 176745 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110916013000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:38:37 GMT 20110916123837 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:50:30 GMT 2011091910105030 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert "A sustainable value chain without exploiting our natural resources. This is what I call revolution," BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bmw-in-pole-position-on-sustainability/ 176711 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110916003000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:24:48 GMT 20110916112448 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:17:13 GMT 201109171311713 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 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 'red, amber or green' ranking for suppliers helps the property and FM firm identify performance issues and take action quickly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sgps-traffic-light-monitoring-system-stops-supply-chain-issues/ 175935 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110914010000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:00:50 GMT 20110914110050 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:57:16 GMT 2011091511115716 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Car manufacturers, construction companies and space agencies face disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/elements-at-risk-of-short-supply-revealed/ 175924 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110914003000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:28:39 GMT 20110914102839 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:17:27 GMT 2011091510101727 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Failure to develop a coherent energy purchasing strategy is costing businesses money, a consultant claims. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-overreacting-on-energy-price-fluctuations/ 175785 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110913010000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:24:53 GMT 20110913102453 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:40:35 GMT 2011091410104035 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert "If this situation persists, procurement will be hard-pressed to hire and retain the talent needed to support long-term success." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/talent-shortage-is-a-major-procurement-challenge-admit-cpos/ 175789 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110913003000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:41:29 GMT 20110913104129 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:59:42 GMT 201109140995942 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Global supply chains have left traditional ways of reporting company performance "out of date". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-should-combine-financial-and-sustainability-reporting/ 175784 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110913000000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:15:17 GMT 20110913101517 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:58:03 GMT 201109140995803 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International 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 The Construction Act will be 
undergoing revisions this October 
 but will this help or hinder an 
already beleaguered industry? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/acting-up/ 174983 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110908000400 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:33:38 GMT 20110905153338 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:46:37 GMT 201109051534637 Paul Snell Law Law analysis Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice law 2011 Does a mistake compromise a contract's validity? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/court-reports/2011/ttmi-sarl-v-statoil-asa/ 174989 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110908000300 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:40:43 GMT 20110905154043 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:49:38 GMT 201109051534938 Paul Snell Law Court reports Supply chain Lorna Kelly 2011 Mick Stokes, Sam De Silva, Doug Goare and Jose Armario http://www.supplymanagement.com/careers/people/2011/on-the-move-september-2011/ 174620 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:30:35 GMT 20110902153035 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:38:15 GMT 201109021533815 Paul Snell Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2011 From this year's English riots to next year's Olympic Games, supply chains are facing increasing pressures that purchasers need to be prepared for. Angeline Albert looks at what plans are under way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ready-for-anything/ 174993 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110906010000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:48:27 GMT 20110905154827 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:25:06 GMT 2011090710102506 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain News focus 2011 Angeline Albert Task force helped to mitigate impact on sourcing and production following March's tsunami and earthquake. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/contingency-plan-supported-necs-quick-recovery-from-japanese-disaster/ 174631 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110904000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:30:29 GMT 20110902163029 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:21:26 GMT 201109070992126 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 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 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 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 Research analyst outlines tips to improve supplier selection. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/adopt-best-practice-to-avoid-outsourcing-problems/ 173899 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110826013000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:52:36 GMT 20110826095236 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:28:34 GMT 2011083010102834 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The first contract of a £1.3 million joint buying project has been awarded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/aerospace-collective-signs-collaborative-purchasing-deal/ 173928 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110826003000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:44:29 GMT 20110826114429 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:26:14 GMT 2011083010102614 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert 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 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 Report finds manufacturers seeking other sourcing options to manage rising commodity prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-make-changes-to-cope-with-rising-costs/ 173540 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110823013000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:11 GMT 20110823113611 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:56:27 GMT 2011082411115627 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Home Affairs Select Committee report reveals huge savings on spending advisers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/home-office-cuts-consultant-spend-by-100-million/ 173538 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110823010000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:06 GMT 20110823113006 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:53:10 GMT 2011082410105310 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Only one in five companies is boosting security budgets in the next two years despite recent riots in England and increased threat of cyber attacks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-no-plans-to-increase-security-spend/ 173203 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110818013000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:30:35 GMT 20110818113035 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:05:19 GMT 2011090711110519 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The construction company's half-year results show it is on track to deliver its planned cost reduction goal by 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/balfour-beatty-on-target-to-save-30-million/ 173081 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110817003000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:35:25 GMT 20110817123525 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:31:44 GMT 2011081811113144 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Police and councils hold 'meet the buyer' events to hit government target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cpos-seeking-small-businesses/ 172936 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110816000000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:14:37 GMT 20110816111437 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:02:10 GMT 2011081711110210 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 Imports to the UK via sea to rise by 287 per cent, says think tank. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/boom-in-shipping-over-next-20-years/ 172761 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110813000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:05:31 GMT 20110812160531 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:54:04 GMT 2011081610105404 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Higher prices and sales raise revenue at supply chain business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/noble-group-boosted-by-rising-commodity-prices/ 172744 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110812000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:10:30 GMT 20110812121030 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:18:01 GMT 2011081511111801 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Do you have any tips on how I can structure my tender to encourage the participation of small- to medium-sized businesses in the process? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/calling-in-the-smes/ 172418 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:34:09 GMT 20110808163409 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:47:05 GMT 201108081644705 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Q&A Supply chain Ed's choice resources 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 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 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 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 Greater assurance will stop vendors abandoning worker rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/long-term-deals-can-prevent-labour-violations/ 171730 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:37 GMT 20110801091437 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:39:51 GMT 20110729113951 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:36 GMT 201108010991436 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Multinational takes steps to solve supply chain concerns. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ge-tackles-human-rights-issues/ 171503 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110727000000 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:46:45 GMT 20110727114645 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:37:51 GMT 2011072810103751 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain 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 The Portland Group has a three-year contract to manage some spend categories for the Australian arm of PepsiCo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pepsico-outsources-select-australian-purchasing/ 170817 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110721013000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:43:27 GMT 20110721094327 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:27:08 GMT 2011072211112708 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 System means vendor behaviour data can be assessed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/renault-to-track-key-suppliers-on-csr-with-it-tool/ 170823 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110721003000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:52:06 GMT 20110721095206 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:50:28 GMT 2011072210105028 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 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 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 Communications between parties in a supply relationship can be challenging - more so when parties from different countries bring different laws, unique business practices and diverse cultural perspectives to the mix. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/understanding-international-contracts/ 169654 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110714003000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:39:24 GMT 20110711103924 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:27:14 GMT 201108011422714 Paul Snell Law Law analysis International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Lego Group has pledged to stop sourcing paper packaging from suppliers that contribute to deforestation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lego-slashes-unsustainable-supplies/ 169895 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110713003000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:12:15 GMT 20110713121215 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:05:32 GMT 201107141310532 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 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 Marks & Spencer has received an award for its collaborative efforts to increase sustainability in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainable-supply-chain-recognition-for-ms/ 169381 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110707003000 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:15:22 GMT 20110707101522 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:31:49 GMT 2011070811113149 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 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 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 Missed our panel discussion on how to address supply chain risk? Watch a round-up of the evening's debate here. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/watch-highlights-from-the-cpo-agenda-disaster-recovery-debate/ 168582 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110630000000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:10:14 GMT 20110630121014 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:17:46 GMT 2011091412121746 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 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 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 Small businesses were awarded nearly $100 billion (£62.6 billion) in US government contracts in the last financial year - the largest yearly spend on these suppliers for more than five years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-government-contracts-add-up-to-bumper-year-for-small-businesses/ 168180 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110627013000 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:33:45 GMT 20110627113345 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:08:31 GMT 2011062812120831 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Rolls-Royce has agreed a AUD$95 million (£62.5 million) out-of-court settlement with Qantas for the mid-air failure of one of its engines. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/qantas-and-rolls-royce-reach-settlement/ 167906 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110623013000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:45:13 GMT 20110623104513 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:33:39 GMT 2011062412123339 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Steeper purchasing costs knocked the profits of H&M in the second quarter of 2011, its financial results reveal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fashion-chain-hm-hit-by-higher-costs/ 167900 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110623010000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:07:10 GMT 20110623100710 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:35:56 GMT 2011062410103556 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 The price of the REE known as europium oxide, used for its phosphorescent properties in plasma televisions, phones and energy-saving lightbulbs, has more than doubled in a fortnight. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chinese-minerals-export-reduction-increases-costs/ 167648 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110621010000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:46:06 GMT 20110621114606 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:39:10 GMT 2011062210103910 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Buyers are at risk of losing millions from fraudsters who claim to represent suppliers, according to KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-losing-millions-in-supplier-bank-fraud/ 167420 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110620013000 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:49:45 GMT 20110620104945 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:57:08 GMT 2011062111115708 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Business change Supply chain 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 Seven individuals have been shortlisted for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/who-has-made-it-on-to-the-procurement-professionals-shortlist/ 167274 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110617010000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:26:31 GMT 20110617112631 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:43:24 GMT 201107071644324 Paul Snell News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The government must take the lead to help UK businesses harness opportunities in the offshore wind supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/develop-suppliers-to-cut-the-cost-of-wind-power/ 167150 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110616010000 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:14:52 GMT 20110616111452 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:58:52 GMT 2011061711115852 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Ford plans to be in discussions with more than 150 vendors about recording and reporting greenhouse gas emissions by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ford-seeks-four-fold-increase-in-engagement-on-emissions/ 167169 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110616003000 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:16:46 GMT 20110616131646 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:38:29 GMT 2011061711113829 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 Saab Automobile has again been forced to halt production at its main plant in Sweden having failed to satisfy suppliers over payment terms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/saab-supplier-woes-continue/ 166909 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110614013000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:27:27 GMT 20110614102727 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:41:52 GMT 2011061512124152 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Mattel is developing a sustainable procurement policy to ensure suppliers address the problem of deforestation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/barbie-manufacturer-mattel-launches-green-purchasing-plan/ 166798 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110613013000 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:56:59 GMT 20110613105659 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:31:09 GMT 201106141533109 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Supply chain Ed's choice business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Intel's supply chain executives are working with supplier Foxconn to help improve working conditions at a factory in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/foxconn-comes-under-the-scrutiny-of-intel/ 166710 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110612000100 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:30:05 GMT 20110610173005 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:35:48 GMT 201106141533548 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 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 Marks & Spencer made £70 million efficiency savings last year as a result of its corporate social responsibility strategy known as 'Plan A'. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-cuts-waste-emissions-and-energy-use-to-save-cash/ 166639 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110610010000 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:39:03 GMT 20110610103903 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:32 GMT 201106130883132 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2011 The UK offshore wind industry is one of the biggest investment programmes in the world. And with miles of coastline there's a huge opportunity but also a big challenge to ramp up a supply chain from scratch. Lindsay Clark reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/turning-point/ 165187 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110609013000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:41:53 GMT 20110602174153 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:43:56 GMT 2011061610104356 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Sector reports Features Sustainability Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability Lindsay Clark 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 A South African official is urging small businesses to try harder to tender for work particularly in the private sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/seek-out-more-work-sme-providers-in-south-africa-urged/ 166527 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:53:28 GMT 20110609105328 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:47:34 GMT 2011061010104734 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Conducting a supply market analysis for any given commodity is a skill every supply chain professional should master. Elaine Porteous provides some pointers http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/an-intelligent-pursuit/ 165233 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:05:34 GMT 20110603100534 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:51:57 GMT 201107081645157 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Resources How to Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Civil engineering suppliers have told buyers that they need to start recognising increasing commodity prices in tender awards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-should-heed-engineering-input-cost-rises/ 166391 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110608000300 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:02:33 GMT 20110608110233 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:00:07 GMT 201106091310007 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Apple's supply chain has been rated the best in the world for the fourth consecutive year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/apple-retains-best-supply-chain-crown/ 165244 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110603010000 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:55:16 GMT 20110603105516 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:31 GMT 2011060523110031 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology International Supply chain 2011 HJ Heinz Company is to centralise its procurement operations and establish a European supply chain hub in The Netherlands. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/heinz-to-consolidate-european-purchasing-operation/ 164615 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110527010000 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:41:42 GMT 20110527114142 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:22:13 GMT 201105310992213 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change International Supply chain 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 Emerging economies are a source of new sales as well as for products, according to a survey of supply chain executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-better-set-up-for-sales-than-buying/ 164231 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110525000000 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:17:54 GMT 20110525121754 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:03:13 GMT 2011052611110313 SM Admin 1 News International Supply chain 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 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 Supply managers in the car industry have been urged to proactively deal with capacity risks at all levels of the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lower-tiers-of-car-supply-chains-need-risk-scrutiny/ 163721 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110519003000 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:12:22 GMT 20110519111222 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:21:11 GMT 2011052011112111 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Swedish automotive firm Saab Automobile has secured a deal with Chinese investors that will help the firm pay its suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/saab-reaches-deal-to-pay-suppliers-and-restart-production/ 163476 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110517010000 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:46:33 GMT 20110517104633 Wed, 18 May 2011 11:26:36 GMT 2011051811112636 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 NHS procurement guidelines have been published to raise awareness and prevent violations of labour rights in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ethical-advice-issued-for-nhs-purchasing/ 163351 Mon, 16 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110516010000 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:00:38 GMT 20110516110038 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:24:12 GMT 2011051711112412 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Supply chain 2011 Buyers should concentrate on three areas to make a success of their roles, their organisations and the profession according to Sidney Johnson, VP global supply management at automotive supplier Delphi. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/focus-on-three-things-to-ensure-success/ 163356 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110516003000 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:17:55 GMT 20110516111755 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:03:57 GMT 2011051711110357 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain Steve Bagshaw Supply disruption to Toyota's car production caused by the Japanese earthquake has contributed to the company missing profit forecasts by 81.8 billion (£620.8 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/japanese-supply-chain-disruption-cuts-toyota-profits/ 163130 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110512003000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:13:55 GMT 20110512121355 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:47:23 GMT 2011051310104723 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The turbulent global climate is forcing companies to reconfigure their supply chains. To stay ahead of the game they must develop a culture that responds better to unexpected events. We can learn a lot from the fashion industry, says Omera Khan http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/a-stitch-in-time/ 162800 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110512000200 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:20:40 GMT 20110509122040 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:18:29 GMT 201105161861829 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Risk & continuity Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 I'm running a number of supplier appraisals and have hit a snag in that a few of our critical vendors are distributors. Which areas should I focus on in an assessment since they do not manufacture or own the design? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/assessing-suppliers-that-double-as-distributors/ 162905 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110512000000 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:13:12 GMT 20110510111312 Thu, 12 May 2011 16:48:07 GMT 201105121644807 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Q&A Supply chain 2011 A lack of formal purchasing agreements between Philip Morris International's Kazakh subsidiary and its suppliers puts workers rights at risk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/tobacco-firm-must-act-on-possible-labour-abuse/ 163042 Wed, 11 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110511010000 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:18:15 GMT 20110511131815 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:15:27 GMT 2011051211111527 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 Panasonic is to transfer its global purchasing head office from Japan to China as part of a company restructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/panasonic-moves-procurement-operations-to-china/ 162575 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:11:00 GMT 20110505001100 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:06:22 GMT 20110505130622 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:47:52 GMT 2011050612124752 Paul Snell News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Boeing is ramping up production on its 787 aircraft after increasing its gross inventory budget for the project by $1.6 billion (£0.96 billion). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/boeing-boosts-super-jumbo-production/ 162009 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110430000100 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:50:11 GMT 20110428165011 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:21:46 GMT 2011050411112146 Angeline Albert News International Purchasing Supply chain 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 Commodity price rises have had a considerable impact on the grocery sector, with both Premier Foods and Associated British Foods increasing prices to cope with raw material cost inflation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/grocery-sector-hit-by-raw-materials-price-hike/ 161877 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110428000000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:49:11 GMT 20110428084911 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:08:16 GMT 2011050410100816 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Most buyers say they would leave their best individuals in place to manage a procurement outsourcing contract, the latest SM100 poll found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/top-in-house-talent-left-to-oversee-procurement-outsourcing-deals/ 161448 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110421000100 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:13:04 GMT 20110421111304 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:59:04 GMT 2011042611115904 Paul Snell News SM 100 Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Steven Sterling, who started his role as supply chain chief at the US cereal giant's Michigan headquarters this week, is the former group vice president of operations at PepsiCo's snack business Frito-Lay. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/kelloggs-hires-former-pepsico-executive/ 161384 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110421000000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:54:44 GMT 20110420165444 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:02:49 GMT 2011042112120249 Angeline Albert News Careers International Assets Supply chain Images Home page picture story Royalty free photos 2011 Industry experts have welcomed legislation that tightens security around pharmaceutical supplies but warned more needs to be done. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/booster-needed-for-security-of-drugs-supply-chain/ 161018 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110419010000 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:58:03 GMT 20110418105803 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:09:08 GMT 201104191860908 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 The Walt Disney Company is one of several corporations trying to tackle poor code of conduct compliance by some licensed suppliers or their vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/disney-addresses-csr-compliance-issues/ 161118 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110419000000 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:21:49 GMT 20110419122149 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:37:48 GMT 2011042010103748 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 UK companies were paid 25 days late on average during the first quarter of 2011, according to research by Experian. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/overdue-bills-continue-in-the-uk/ 160820 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:14:06 GMT 20110415101406 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:26:06 GMT 201105031422606 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 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 Shipping company A P Moller - Maersk Group is transforming its procurement strategy this year to stamp out inconsistent practices among its 4,000 buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maersk-sets-procurement-standards-for-buyers/ 160589 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110413013000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:06:08 GMT 20110413110608 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:31 GMT 2011041411112331 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology International Supply chain 2011 Buyers at Crossrail have managed to award the final two tunnel contracts for Europe's largest infrastructure project ahead of schedule. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/last-tunnel-deals-awarded-early-by-crossrail/ 160580 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110413010000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:28:53 GMT 20110413102853 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:57:43 GMT 2011041411115743 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Purchasers with Japan-based suppliers are having to action contingency plans to cope with supply chain shortages after the earthquake, says Angeline Albert http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/picking-up-the-pieces-in-japan/ 160368 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110412013000 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:21:05 GMT 20110411162105 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:53:10 GMT 2011041311115310 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain News focus 2011 Manufacturers' input costs for March were 3.7 per cent higher than in February and have leapt by 14.6 per cent when compared to a year earlier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/further-price-inflation-woe-for-buyers/ 160166 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110409000100 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:18:07 GMT 20110408171807 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:04:52 GMT 2011041212120452 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Purchasers of building projects at UK councils, housing associations and health authorities are witnessing job losses as a result of the government's Comprehensive Spending Review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/spending-cuts-leave-construction-buyers-on-shaky-ground/ 160082 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110408000300 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:24:52 GMT 20110408122452 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:54:37 GMT 2011041111115437 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Metropolitan Police's director of procurement services, Lee Tribe, told SM he is confident he can double his £10 million cost reduction target this financial year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/met-police-target-20-million-savings/ 159903 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110407010000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:47:47 GMT 20110407104747 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:15:04 GMT 201104081311504 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Satisfying customers is a bigger motivation than risk management when firms decide to set up a sustainable supply chain, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainable-supply-chains-not-driven-by-risk-worries/ 159923 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110407000000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:44:39 GMT 20110407114439 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:07:40 GMT 2011040812120740 Sonja Kudeljnjak News Sustainability Supply chain 2011 Saab has been forced to stop production at a factory in Sweden after deliveries of parts were halted by suppliers who have not been paid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-put-brakes-on-swedish-car-maker/ 159692 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110406013000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:16:13 GMT 20110406111613 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:22:40 GMT 2011040712122240 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The majority of buyers report having a business continuity plan in place that covers disruption to their organisation's supply chain, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/most-purchasers-prepare-for-supply-disruption/ 159756 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110406010000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:56:38 GMT 20110406125638 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:02:49 GMT 2011040711110249 Rebecca Ellinor News SM 100 Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Ministry of Defence's poor supply chain management is damaging its ability to get essential supplies to soldiers on time, a National Audit Office report has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-criticised-for-poor-supply-management/ 158887 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110401013000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:40:21 GMT 20110401114021 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:26:22 GMT 2011040412122622 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Buyers at Dixons Retail said they are confident they can cut more costs as the company issued a profit warning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/dixons-retail-on-track-to-save-50-million/ 158709 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110331010000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:08:35 GMT 20110331120835 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:19:45 GMT 2011040111111945 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 British American Tobacco has set out its plans for corporate social responsibility covering: tobacco harm reduction, supply chain, marketplace, people and culture, as well as environmental issues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cigarette-giant-unveils-csr-strategy/ 158550 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110330000000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:09:27 GMT 20110330110927 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:23:26 GMT 2011033111112326 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 The European Commission has adopted a policy that says half long-distance road freight should be shifted to other modes of transport by 2050. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-to-use-more-sea-and-rail-links-ec-says/ 158424 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110329013000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:17:12 GMT 20110329121712 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:03:46 GMT 2011033012120346 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 A lack of joined-up thinking between the Department for International Development and its partners is hindering the UK government's humanitarian response to international disasters. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/disaster-response-requires-better-supply-chain-management/ 158434 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110329010000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:25:33 GMT 20110329132533 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:04:01 GMT 201103301310401 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 A supply shortage of de-icer caused a runway at Heathrow Airport to be closed longer than necessary during the winter freeze, according to the Report of the Heathrow Winter Resilience Enquiry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/better-procurement-needed-to-avoid-snow-chaos/ 158275 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110328010000 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:51:17 GMT 20110328125117 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:27:05 GMT 2011032912122705 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Network Rail hopes to involve major contractors at the planning stage of its infrastructure projects to reduce its total spending by 20 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/radical-overhaul-for-network-rail-contracting/ 158157 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110326000000 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:54:42 GMT 20110325165442 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:18:20 GMT 2011032911111820 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Clothing chain Next has overcome supply shortages and rising cotton prices to achieve profits of £551.4 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/next-prevails-over-supply-challenges/ 158105 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110325013000 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:29:15 GMT 20110325122915 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:40:21 GMT 2011032812124021 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Three London universities now have access to the UK's largest online database of pre-qualified construction firms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/e-procurement-system-will-help-universities-cut-costs/ 157992 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110324010000 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:04:25 GMT 20110324120425 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:45:40 GMT 201103251314540 Rebecca Ellinor News Technology Supply chain 2011 Sony has suspended manufacturing at some plants in Japan due to shortages of raw materials, components and power following the natural disasters in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/parts-shortage-halts-sony-production-in-japan/ 157848 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110323003000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:39:55 GMT 20110323093955 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:16:34 GMT 2011032412121634 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply is offering everyone access to an online tool to help measure the sustainability of their procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cips-launches-sustainability-assessment-tool/ 157884 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110323000000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:29:40 GMT 20110323122940 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:14:32 GMT 2011032412121432 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology Supply chain 2011 The majority of US manufacturing executives are considering switching the location of their suppliers and plants, reversing the trend of locating operations offshore. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-manufacturers-look-to-bring-operations-back-onshore/ 157739 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110322013000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:59:47 GMT 20110322095947 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:05:00 GMT 201103231530500 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Business change Supply chain 2011 Global brewer Molson Coors has joined the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange to help ensure its vendors fulfil its responsible sourcing principles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/molson-coors-boosts-procurement-principles/ 157633 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110321013000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:31:21 GMT 20110321113121 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:51:30 GMT 2011032211115130 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology International Supply chain 2011 The German arms of Unilever, Kraft and Dr. Oetker have been fined a combined €38 million (£33.2 million) by Germany's competition authority for cartel activity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cpg-manufacturers-fined-38-million-for-collusion/ 157543 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110319000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:32:16 GMT 20110318173216 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:39:07 GMT 2011032210103907 Naouel Zenaidi News Law Supply chain 2011 US carmaker General Motors is suffering from a scarcity of parts as a result of the earthquake in Japan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gm-production-halted-by-japan-supply-shortages/ 157504 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110318013000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:14:15 GMT 20110318121415 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:28:26 GMT 2011031812122826 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Nestlé's milk suppliers are being encouraged to convert manure from their dairy cows into renewable energy for rural communities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cow-manure-converted-into-energy-by-nestle-farmers/ 157482 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110318003000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:36:03 GMT 20110318103603 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:10:12 GMT 2011032112121012 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 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 Suppliers are achieving savings by following the company's new carbon reduction policy, a senior buyer has told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bt-emissions-policy-helps-vendors-cut-costs/ 157353 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110317013000 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:37:51 GMT 20110317113751 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:29:02 GMT 2011031812122902 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain 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 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 By Michael O'Malley Viking, £9.99 4 stars http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/the-wisdom-of-bees/ 156902 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110317000200 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:46:32 GMT 20110311164632 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:21:38 GMT 2011031411112138 Paul Snell Analysis Supply chain Reviews 2011 Most UK health trusts are not held to account over procurement failings, the head of the NHS told the Public Accounts Committee yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/foundation-trusts-left-to-make-buying-mistakes/ 157233 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110316013000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:20:03 GMT 20110316122003 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:34:57 GMT 2011031711113457 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Supply chain 2011 Japan's earthquake and tsunami could result in significant shortages of electronic components and prompt prices to dramatically rise, market research analyst iSuppli has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scarcity-of-semiconductors-expected/ 157224 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110316010000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:39:35 GMT 20110316113935 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:34:11 GMT 2011031710103411 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Fears of an oil supply shortage sparked by civil unrest in North Africa made the price of crude oil jump in the last week of February to over $100 a barrel (£62.40). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-price-rises-hit-the-cost-of-aluminium-copper-and-gold/ 156907 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110313000000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:10:13 GMT 20110311171013 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:18:11 GMT 2011031611111811 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Placement Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Year Paid for photos 2011 As authorities struggle with the human tragedy caused by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, experts have urged firms to do more to manage supply chain risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-shortages-likely-following-japan-tsunami/ 156911 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110312000100 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:29:14 GMT 20110311172914 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:22:12 GMT 201103150992212 Paul Snell News Technology Risk & continuity International Supply chain Paid for photos Lindsay Clark 2011 Mining firm Kalahari Minerals has recommended shareholders accept a proposed takeover by a state-owned Chinese nuclear firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/namibian-uranium-supplier-faces-chinese-takeover-bid/ 155939 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110309003000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:55:20 GMT 20110309105520 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:27:07 GMT 2011031011112707 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain Lindsay Clark Southern Africa 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 The UK Ministry of Defence said it is tackling "inexcusable" waste in procurement left from the previous administration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/light-bulb-buying-under-mod-spotlight/ 155455 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110305000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:22:18 GMT 20110304172218 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:01:20 GMT 2011030811110120 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Wates aims to use a social enterprise on all of its future construction projects by building them into its supply chain, as well as offering contracts directly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/construction-firm-to-bring-more-social-enterprise-into-supply-chain/ 155277 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110303013000 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:45:42 GMT 20110303104542 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:29:19 GMT 2011030412122919 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain 2011 A global supply manager at Apple has admitted taking kickbacks from some of the computer giant's suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/apple-buyer-in-us-took-bribes/ 155103 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110302013000 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:23:53 GMT 20110302102353 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:09:39 GMT 2011030311110939 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption International Supply chain 2011 Drinks firm Britvic has told the market it has been hit by higher-than-anticipated rises in raw material costs which will affect its profit margin. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/britvic-swallows-inflated-input-prices/ 154020 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110227000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:23:16 GMT 20110225172316 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:54:46 GMT 2011030210105446 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Tetley wants suppliers on a tea estate in Malawi to communicate directly to its customers via Facebook to raise the profile of its sustainability work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/tea-company-uses-facebook-to-promote-sustainability/ 153725 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110223010000 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:24:58 GMT 20110223102458 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:19:19 GMT 2011022411111919 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability 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 A productive supply chain helped push up profits at drinks manufacturer Dr Pepper Snapple Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-efficiency-puts-pep-into-dr-peppers-profits/ 153504 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110221003000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:38:39 GMT 20110221113839 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:58:49 GMT 2011022212125849 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 The majority of industrial firms are striving to reduce lead times to meet customers' needs following the recession, a report has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/turnaround-times-are-a-major-headache/ 153500 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110221000000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:19:07 GMT 20110221111907 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:30 GMT 2011022211112330 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 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 Child labour, excessive working hours, falsified records and bribery are among the major violations uncovered at some of Apple's supplier sites. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/apple-audit-exposes-supplier-malpractice/ 152951 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110216013000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:09:45 GMT 20110216100945 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:59:03 GMT 2011021711115903 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 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 Network Rail is asking its suppliers to suggest ways it can cut costs and operate more efficiently. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-rail-operator-launches-online-suggestion-box-for-vendors/ 152960 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110216003000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:26:01 GMT 20110216102601 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:37:57 GMT 2011021710103757 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 A lack of cross-functional expertise across company departments is the biggest issue preventing supply chain executives transform their supply network in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-need-cross-functional-expertise/ 152649 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110214000000 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:56:53 GMT 20110214105653 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:33:23 GMT 2011021511113323 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 Purchasers will have to pay higher prices for oil if the hijacking of tankers by pirates increases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/piracy-will-push-up-oil-price/ 152489 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110212000000 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:11:56 GMT 20110211161156 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:25:52 GMT 2011021511112552 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Buyers who champion sustainable purchasing must be prepared to face a negative reaction from colleagues and suppliers but should not let it put them off. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainability-leaders-must-stand-up-to-criticism/ 152438 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110211010000 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:37:07 GMT 20110211113707 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:55:25 GMT 2011021412125525 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 The UK supermarket has suspended a supplier of free-range ducks after secret footage revealed birds being abused at a farm in Norfolk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/waitrose-condemns-duck-abuse/ 151957 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110208010000 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:30:30 GMT 20110208113030 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:23:57 GMT 201102111422357 Angeline Albert News Sustainability Supply chain 2011 Carillion has denied reports that it expects suppliers to offer discounts in exchange for work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/carillion-ups-pressure-on-suppliers/ 151794 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110207013000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:59:48 GMT 20110207115948 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:13:50 GMT 2011021012121350 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 The BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën have agreed to buy car components together as part of a new joint venture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/car-giants-strike-joint-purchasing-agreement/ 151461 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110203013000 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:38:14 GMT 20110203103814 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:49:43 GMT 2011020412124943 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 What level of interest will represent a "substantial remedy" for late payment? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/court-reports/2011/yuanda-uk-co-ltd-v-ww-gear-construction-ltd/ 150683 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:08:31 GMT 20110127170831 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:35:18 GMT 201101271753518 Naouel Zenaidi Law Court reports Supply chain 2011 Road congestion can make route planning a complicated issue. Professor Richard Eglese explains how schedules based on time-varying speeds can benefit drivers - and cut carbon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2011/the-route-to-success/ 150827 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:20:14 GMT 20110128152014 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:39:10 GMT 201101281533910 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Knowledge zone Supply chain 2011 I am preparing a tender for a multi-site maintenance, repair and overhaul procurement and supply and need some tips, especially on putting in controls to monitor supply/usage and spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/controlling-interest/ 150687 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:19:04 GMT 20110127171904 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:59:59 GMT 2011020110105959 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Q&A Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2011 A shortage of car engine parts caused Volkswagen to shut down its main assembly lines in Wolfsburg in Germany on Monday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/volkswagen-halts-production-as-supplies-dry-up/ 151301 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110202010000 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:37:05 GMT 20110202103705 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:35:01 GMT 2011020310103501 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Car manufacturer Toyota faces a "logistical nightmare" in its supply chain to recall 1.7 million vehicles worldwide following fears over possible fuel leaks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/vehicle-recall-will-send-toyota-into-overdrive/ 150602 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110127000000 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:36:52 GMT 20110127113652 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:42:40 GMT 2011012812124240 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Steel production fell in the UK last month largely down to supply chain problems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-outage-slows-steel-production/ 150049 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110124010000 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:33:07 GMT 20110124103307 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:21:42 GMT 2011012512122142 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Purchasers should not let escalating global prices distract them from the search for value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/do-not-let-rising-prices-obstruct-the-search-for-value-buyers-warned/ 149952 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110123000000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:10:31 GMT 20110121171031 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:33:32 GMT 2011012510103332 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Manufacturers will continue to pass on the rising cost of raw materials to buyers, business research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-forced-to-swallow-price-rises-from-suppliers/ 149830 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110121003000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:06:05 GMT 20110121100605 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:59:10 GMT 2011012411115910 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 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 Sales and marketing remain resistant to lean principles - but procurement must bring them into the fold, says Dale Williams. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/think-lean-sell-value/ 147177 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110120000200 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:11:59 GMT 20110113171159 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:26:38 GMT 2011011810102638 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 Effective negotiation relies on access to information about suppliers, their partners and the markets they operate in. Karim Iskandar explains how data can get you a better deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2011/know-your-suppliers/ 148865 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:41:09 GMT 20110117124109 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:27:11 GMT 201101191752711 Naouel Zenaidi Low cost sourcing Knowledge zone Supply chain 2011 A number of suppliers to high-street music retailer HMV have been refused credit insurance for future stock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hmv-suppliers-refused-credit-insurance/ 149455 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110119013000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:56:20 GMT 20110119115620 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:11:39 GMT 2011012012121139 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 The US airline has placed an order for 60 aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/virgin-america-defends-airbus-order/ 149431 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110119010000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:33:50 GMT 20110119103350 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:42:37 GMT 2011012012124237 Naouel Zenaidi News International Placement Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 An aerospace industry body in northwest England has hired a consultancy to help suppliers collaborate when bidding for large contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/consultancy-to-provide-support-to-aerospace-vendors/ 148285 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110116000000 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:03:58 GMT 20110114170358 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:29:36 GMT 2011011910102936 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 Suppliers to PSA Peugeot Citroen have said the carmaker was getting better at managing relationships in 2010, according to a research firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citroen-improves-standing-with-suppliers/ 147124 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110113000000 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:15:21 GMT 20110113111521 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:09:04 GMT 2011011412120904 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 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 The supply chain chief at US grocery giant Supervalu has been given extra responsibility as executive VP for merchandising and logistics. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/extended-role-for-supervalu-supply-chief/ 147014 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110112003000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:58:33 GMT 20110112095833 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:22:09 GMT 201101131312209 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers Supply chain 2011 Scape System Build, a company owned by six local authorities, has launched a framework agreement for public sector building work worth up to £1 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/building-procurement-framework-aims-for-spirit-of-trust/ 147025 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110112000000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:24:45 GMT 20110112112445 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:47:47 GMT 2011011310104747 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2011 Half of companies have a supply chain chief on the board or plan to appoint one within the next two years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/firms-put-supply-chiefs-in-the-top-team/ 146919 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110111003000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:35:17 GMT 20110111113517 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:48:02 GMT 2011011210104802 Naouel Zenaidi News Supply chain 2011 Rapid growth in the production of sustainable palm oil must be met with increased demand from buyers, an industry group has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/rspo-report-calls-for-sustainable-palm-oil-procurement/ 146799 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110110013000 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:11:39 GMT 20110110111139 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:44:29 GMT 2011011110104429 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Supply chain 2011 Consumers will be the driving force behind greater supply chain collaboration, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-collaboration-vital-by-2020/ 146805 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110110000000 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:42:09 GMT 20110110114209 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:49:47 GMT 2011011111114947 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark The Department of Health has said vaccine shortages at some local surgeries would be managed by transferring doses from well-stocked practices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplies-of-flu-vaccine-will-be-redistributed-locally/ 146659 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110107000200 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:32:35 GMT 20110107103235 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:42:56 GMT 2011011011114256 Angeline Albert News Public sector Supply chain 2011 BBC2 Wednesdays, 9pm 4 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/the-foods-that-make-billions-liquid-gold/ 145512 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110106000000 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:22:26 GMT 20101222162226 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:27:03 GMT 201012221642703 Paul Snell Analysis Supply chain Reviews 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 As the UK's extreme cold weather continues, heating oil distributors are growing concerned about upstream supply as they struggle to get fuel to businesses and homes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/heating-fuel-suppliers-struggle-with-the-severe-weather/ 145620 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:28:00 GMT 20101223112800 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:27:30 GMT 20101223112730 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:59:35 GMT 2010122311115935 Lindsay Clark Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Can you remember what happened in the world of purchasing and supply this year? http://www.supplymanagement.com/quiz/sm-christmas-quiz-2010/ 142978 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:06:00 GMT 20101220000600 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:27:39 GMT 20101213122739 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:40:58 GMT 201101051644058 Naouel Zenaidi Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing 2010 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has given Mars an award for its work with cocoa farmers in Ghana. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mars-awarded-for-cocoa-farm-sustainability-work/ 143700 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101220000400 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:24:11 GMT 20101220122411 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:53:14 GMT 2010122111115314 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 Fashion retailer New Look has hired Gant's former global sourcing director to strengthen its sourcing and supply operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mikkelborg-hired-as-new-look-sourcing-chief/ 143549 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101219000000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:53:00 GMT 20101218005300 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:39:05 GMT 2010122110103905 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 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 Compliance with new anti-corruption legislation will become the most pressing operational risk for businesses in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-anti-corruption-rules-put-businesses-on-alert/ 142782 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101210013000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20101210113900 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:24:24 GMT 2010121210102424 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 mobile Essex County Council aims to save up to £3.1 million by consolidating its facilities management contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/essex-council-to-save-millions-by-consolidating-fm-contracts/ 142754 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101210010000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:25:45 GMT 20101210102545 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:47:12 GMT 2010121312124712 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark BAE Systems plans to eliminate 1,307 jobs as a result of the UK government's decision to end contracts for new Harrier and Nimrod MRA4 aircraft. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/aircraft-contract-cancellations-lead-bae-to-axe-jobs/ 142752 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101210000100 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:01:02 GMT 20101210100102 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:22:59 GMT 2010121210102259 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Mars and Unilever are among more than 300 food and drink firms making progress in sustainable procurement, the Food and Drink Federation reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/food-and-drink-firms-improve-green-credentials/ 142674 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101209010000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:03:52 GMT 20101209110352 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:25:35 GMT 2010120911112535 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 The UK transport minister has announced an overhaul of the rail industry after a report found supply chain inefficiencies in the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/study-reveals-rail-supply-chain-failings/ 142681 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:34:49 GMT 20101209113449 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:16:59 GMT 2010121010101659 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark 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 More than half of travel buyers began crisis management plans the day after Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/most-buyers-were-swift-in-response-to-iceland-volcano-eruption/ 142578 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101208010000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:57:19 GMT 20101208095719 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:27:06 GMT 2010120911112706 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel Risk & continuity International Purchasing 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 Clients' deferring of spending decisions has limited new business opportunities in the building sector, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-construction-growth-remains-sluggish/ 142080 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101202010000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:58:12 GMT 20101202115812 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:40:30 GMT 2011030210104030 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Bupa will have a new global group purchasing director in 2011 following the promotion of Sally Ward. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-global-group-purchasing-director-at-bupa/ 142065 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101202000000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:39:29 GMT 20101202103929 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:20:33 GMT 2010120312122033 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Business change Purchasing Supply chain 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 Department of Health has refused to refer a grievance about a lack of NHS tendering to a competition watchdog. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/department-of-health-ignores-competition-complaint/ 141848 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101130010000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:43:33 GMT 20101130114333 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:36:09 GMT 201012011313609 Naouel Zenaidi News Law Public sector 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 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 Oxford University students have been shedding their clothes in protest at the unethical purchasing done in some of the country's academic institutions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/students-protest-the-purchase-of-unethical-clothing/ 141661 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101127000100 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:20:32 GMT 20101126162032 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:15:59 GMT 2010113010101559 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice purchasing 2010 Paid for photos John Collington has unveiled a plan that will see a quarter cut from £13 billion-a-year spending in nine areas. The head of procurement for the Cabinet Office's Efficiency and Reform Group was speaking at an event in London yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/collington-to-slash-13-billion-common-spend-by-25-per-cent/ 141502 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101125013000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:28:44 GMT 20101125102844 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:27:00 GMT 2010112612122700 News Public sector Technology Travel Purchasing Supply chain 2009 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 One of the key problems of the continuing emphasis on cost reduction is the serious damage that it can do to the supply chain. But this doesn't have to be the case, says Ray Carter http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/sustainable-savings/ 141000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101125000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:04:18 GMT 20101119150418 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:10:25 GMT 201011191531025 Paul Snell Resources Knowledge zone Purchasing Supply chain 2010 by Marshall Fisher and Ananth Raman Harvard Business Press, £23.99 4 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/the-new-science-of-retailing/ 140998 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101125000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:50:26 GMT 20101119145026 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:59:56 GMT 2011011812125956 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Supply chain Reviews 2010 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 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 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 Plans to make the government's procurement functions the 'greenest ever' by next December have been published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-procurement-to-go-greener/ 140654 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101116010000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:25 GMT 20101116103225 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:17:17 GMT 2010111712121717 News Public sector Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The logistics sector must brace itself for a tough Christmas because there is a lack of suitably trained temporary staff to fill roles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/staff-shortages-to-hit-logistics-sector/ 140652 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101116003000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:18:44 GMT 20101116101844 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:36:07 GMT 2010111711113607 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 All the agricultural raw materials used by Unilever will be sourced sustainably by 2020, the global food producer has pledged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/unilever-sets-target-for-100-sustainable-sourcing/ 140543 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101115020000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:29:07 GMT 20101115112907 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:09:16 GMT 2010111611110916 News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 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 New Look has appointed an independent, external auditor to investigate its supply chain, after a TV documentary exposed unacceptable working conditions in a UK factory that made clothes for the retailer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-look-investigates-its-supply-chain-after-dispatches-documentary/ 140432 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101113000000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:06:03 GMT 20101112150603 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:19:39 GMT 2010111512121939 News 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 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 After 12 to 18 months in which procurement priorities in many organisations were heavily orientated towards short-term cost and cash improvements, attention is returning to longer-term change initiatives, and in particular supplier relationship management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/what-does-good-srm-look-like/ 139296 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101111000300 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:20:01 GMT 20101108162001 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:39:13 GMT 201011090993913 Analysis Features Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 We are looking to attract global suppliers to tender. What's the best way to position ourselves to do this? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/attractingglobalsuppliers/ 139311 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:53:44 GMT 20101108165344 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:06:09 GMT 2010110910100609 Paul Snell Low cost sourcing Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain 2010 As the public sector faces huge cuts, Michelle Reid explains the ways in which customer involvement in areas such as housing can be a huge step to achieving value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/customer-satisfaction/ 139305 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:47:09 GMT 20101108164709 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:41:37 GMT 201101191754137 Naouel Zenaidi Public sector Resources Knowledge zone 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 Buyers are speaking to the administrators of building firm Rok after work on maintenance projects was forced to cease. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rok-collapse-leaves-buyers-picking-up-the-pieces/ 140145 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101110010000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:39:42 GMT 20101110123942 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:06:53 GMT 2010111111110653 News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn 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 The Netherlands is to become the first nation to use palm oil from only sustainable sources, a Dutch task force has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dutch-consumers-to-get-sustainable-palm-oil-by-2015/ 140113 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101110000000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:54:10 GMT 20101110105410 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:32:59 GMT 2010111110103259 News Sustainability International 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 Edinburgh City Council took a "pragmatic view" when it transferred a contract originally won by Connaught to another supplier without a fresh tendering round, a lawyer has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/a-risk-worth-taking/ 139322 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101109030000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:28:13 GMT 20101108172813 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:12:10 GMT 2010111011111210 News Law Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Local government Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Housing services firm Connaught was holding 50,000 unpaid supplier invoices when it went into administration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/connaughts-50000-unpaid-invoices/ 139270 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101108000400 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:48:57 GMT 20101108144857 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:15:11 GMT 2010110912121511 News Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Businesses settled bills with suppliers half a day quicker in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2009. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/late-payers-show-slight-improvement/ 139258 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101108000200 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:32:06 GMT 20101105163206 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:45:22 GMT 2010110910104522 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 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 High street chain Next has revealed it will have to consider alternative sourcing options and robust negotiation in order to combat the soaring cost of cotton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cotton-hikes-to-hit-next-clothes-prices/ 139202 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101105020000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:58:11 GMT 20101105095811 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:23:52 GMT 201011081532352 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 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 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 Growth of UK manufacturing production accelerated steeply in October, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-posts-stronger-growth-figures/ 138764 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101101010000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:25:24 GMT 20101101112524 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:35:10 GMT 2010110211113510 News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports 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 Hovis bread manufacturer Premier Foods has raised prices in order to accommodate a 50 per cent increase in the cost of wheat. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-foods-raises-prices-to-tackle-wheat-costs/ 138599 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101029000200 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:14:19 GMT 20101029111419 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:23:40 GMT 201104271752340 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark 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 Why "Buy British" is losing some of its appeal in Africa and what UK suppliers doing about it. By Elaine Porteous http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/trade-winds/ 138100 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:36:00 GMT 20101025113600 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:59:24 GMT 201010271645924 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa 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 scope of procurement reform must be extended, Scotland's deputy first minister told buyers at the purchasing exhibition Procurex Scotland yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/scottish-minister-calls-for-spending-reform/ 138383 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20101027040000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:01:03 GMT 20101027110103 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:22:03 GMT 201010281312203 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 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 A new framework agreement for police vehicles will save £3.4 million a year, according to the National Policing Improvement Agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/police-vehicle-deal-cuts-cost/ 137898 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101022013000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:29:23 GMT 20101022102923 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:35:49 GMT 201010250993549 News Public sector Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 cuts announced in yesterday's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) significantly increase the risk of a double dip recession in the UK, creating problems for buyers in all sectors, according to a senior economist. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-fear-double-dip-in-wake-of-csr/ 137784 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101021013000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:24:50 GMT 20101021102450 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:39:29 GMT 2010102211113929 News Public sector International 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 Getting to grips with procurement is vital, said Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday in UK Parliament, as he announced cuts to defence spending of about 8 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cameron-takes-aim-at-procurement-in-defence-review/ 137665 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101020003000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:18:19 GMT 20101020101819 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:58:57 GMT 2010102110105857 News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Wal-Mart is likely to deploy its renowned cost-cutting approach to procurement to deliver economies of scale in southern Africa if its proposed takeover of Massmart is successful, analysts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasing-is-key-to-wal-mart-takeover-plan/ 137677 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:44:03 GMT 20101020104403 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:00:41 GMT 2010102111110041 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Zimbabwe's decision to ban the import of vehicles more than five years old is set to push up prices in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwe-buyers-face-higher-vehicle-costs/ 137515 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101018013000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:29:38 GMT 20101018102938 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:50:16 GMT 2010102111115016 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa 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 Workers at Foxconn are unaware of customer-imposed standards established to guarantee their conditions, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/foxconn-workers-oblivious-about-their-rights/ 137386 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101015030000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:31:34 GMT 20101015113134 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:17:24 GMT 201010180991724 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Best Buy Europe's purchasing chief Michael Whitby to take up the post of group procurement director from early next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/michael-whitby-appointed-cpo-of-lloyds/ 137278 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101014013000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:50:56 GMT 20101014115056 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:28:24 GMT 2010101511112824 News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 Ensuring your supply chain traceability and quality control processes are robust will keep consumers and suppliers satisfied, as well as EU legislators sweet, says Donal McDaid http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/food-for-thought/ 136920 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:40:26 GMT 20101011184026 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:34:13 GMT 201101191753413 Naouel Zenaidi Law Risk & continuity Placement Knowledge zone Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2010 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 Can contracting out services enable the public sector to cut costs and demand for services at the same time? Lindsay Clark asks whether the equation adds up http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/a-case-of-conflicting-objectives/ 136881 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101012000300 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:48:52 GMT 20101011164852 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:13:27 GMT 2010110512121327 Paul Snell News Public sector Outsourcing Local government Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice outsourcing Home page picture story 2010 Paid for photos Lindsay Clark News focus Finding out what suppliers really think can enhance your relationship with them, says Andrew Hillman http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/commit-to-canvass/ 136844 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:07:05 GMT 20101011140705 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:15:33 GMT 2010101811111533 Paul Snell Analysis Features Resources How to Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa What are your thoughts on applying a formal tendering process to direct spend? I think it is a tool for indirect spend and we should proceed carefully. What should we be aware of? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/put-direct-spend-through-its-paces/ 136950 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:01:44 GMT 20101012100144 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:02:55 GMT 201010121310255 Outsourcing Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain 2010 by Peter Cappelli, Harbir Singh, Jitendra Singh & Michael Useem 
Harvard Business Press, £19.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/the-india-way/ 136921 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:02:57 GMT 20101011190257 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:07:15 GMT 201101181310715 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Low cost sourcing International Supply chain Reviews 2010 by Reuben Slone, J.Paul Dittman and John Mentzer
 Harvard Business Press, £26.99 5/5 stars http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/the-new-supply-chain-agenda/ 136946 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:38:40 GMT 20101012093840 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:10:15 GMT 201101181311015 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Supply chain Reviews 2010 Topshop owner Sir Philip Green has discovered a staggering level of wasteful spending in government in his external efficiency review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/green-slams-wasteful-whitehall-procurement/ 136831 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101011010000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:11:01 GMT 20101011111101 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:11:03 GMT 2010101210101103 News Public sector Technology Travel Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The US Navy, US Department of the Interior, and US Marshals Service have all awarded FedBid contracts to provide reverse auction services for commodity procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-navy-to-work-with-fedbid-for-auctions/ 136759 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101009000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:08:18 GMT 20101008170818 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:21:44 GMT 2010101210102144 News Technology Central government Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark 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 Councils in Nottingham and Luton have jointly applied for a judicial review of the government's decision to halt Building Schools for the Future funding. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nottingham-and-luton-fight-decision-to-axe-school-buildings-funding/ 136529 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101006013000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:20:57 GMT 20101006102057 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:12:58 GMT 2010100712121258 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 Global demand from steel buyers is forecast to rise dramatically by 13.1 per cent this year and grow by another 5.3 per cent in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustained-recovery-predicted-for-steel-demand/ 136441 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101005000000 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:40:53 GMT 20101005104053 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:28:28 GMT 2010100611112828 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 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 The National Nuclear Laboratory's procurement team aims to save £500,000 on the company's bottom line before the end of this financial year, a conference heard this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nuclear-labs-targets-500k-savings/ 136159 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100930010000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:49:36 GMT 20100930104936 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:53:14 GMT 2010100110105314 Aaron Davies News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The DSDA's training and deployment scheme has streamlined the process of packing and returning equipment from war zones http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/thinking-inside-the-box/ 135740 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:23:17 GMT 20100924162317 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:43:22 GMT 201010011534322 Paul Snell Analysis Features Public sector Case studies Central government Supply chain 2010 I have been asked to investigate outsourcing the cleaning service within my organisation. Could you advise how I would go about doing so while ensuring that I get value for money? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/a-polished-cleaning-proposal/ 135745 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:44:19 GMT 20100924164419 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:33:58 GMT 2010092911113358 Paul Snell Outsourcing Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain 2010 At first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/east-may-not-be-best/ 135900 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:08:17 GMT 20100927160817 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:25:49 GMT 2010110512122549 Paul Snell Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 Southern Africa The purchasing function has played a central role and achieved sensational results in Allied Bakeries' carbon reduction initiative http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/on-a-carbon-cutting-roll/ 135757 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:36:00 GMT 20100924173600 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:56:32 GMT 2011021411115632 Paul Snell Analysis Features Sustainability Business change Case studies Supply chain 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 The UK currently lacks capacity in key parts of the supply chain to build offshore wind farms, according to the UK Energy Research Centre. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chain-problems-in-uk-wind-power-industry/ 136078 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100929000000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:29:43 GMT 20100929112943 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:47:46 GMT 2010100411114746 News Sustainability Risk & continuity 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 Businesses should use climate risk data to plan for disruption to their supply chains caused by the results of global warming, UK government advisers have said http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/experts-warn-of-climate-change-disruption/ 135473 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100922003000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:34:18 GMT 20100922103418 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:40:38 GMT 201009231644038 Paul Snell News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 The top five global leaders for carbon disclosure and performance are Siemens, Deutsche Post, BASF, Bayer and Samsung Electronics, according to the 2010 Carbon Disclosure Project Global 500 report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/carbon-leadership-firms-listed/ 135356 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100921000000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:41:27 GMT 20100921104127 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:22:19 GMT 2010092210102219 News Sustainability Placement Supply chain 2010 Drinks firm plans to ensure 700 of its highest-risk suppliers are assured through Supplier Ethical Data Exchange by 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/diageo-vendor-ethics-are-main-supply-risk/ 135183 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100920010000 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:14:48 GMT 20100920101448 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:24:37 GMT 2010092111112437 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 IBM and Pfizer are among the big names that have backed a new website aimed at making it easier for small businesses to compete for contracts to supply large global companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/small-business-gets-a-boost-with-supplier-website/ 135046 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100917000000 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:05:52 GMT 20100917100552 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:20:34 GMT 2010092011112034 News Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Apply the seven supply chain commandments to your procurement practice - and ensure its daily execution is faultless - and you will achieve superior performance, argues Kamendran Govender http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/command-and-supply/ 134699 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT 20100916090000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:35:27 GMT 20100914093527 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:53:24 GMT 2010091412125324 Analysis Features Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Embracing supplier diversity brings big business benefits, says Mayank Shah. But it's not simply a box to be ticked under CSR it needs integrating into corporate strategy http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/level-the-playing-field/ 134721 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT 20100916090000 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:56:43 GMT 20100914105643 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:31:00 GMT 201101191753100 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Knowledge zone Supply chain 2010 The procurement failings of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) relating to a £10.5 billion PFI project have been attacked by the Committee of Public Accounts (PAC). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pac-condemns-poor-procurement-at-mod/ 134962 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100916013000 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:01:20 GMT 20100916110120 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:42:04 GMT 2010091611114204 News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Category management, despite its popularity, may well have had its day, says Jeremy Sams, who believes it's time to take a more flexible approach http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/plugged-in-procurement/ 134549 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100916000000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:42:02 GMT 20100910164202 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:10:10 GMT 201009101751010 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Purchasing Supply chain 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 Bread giant Allied Bakeries has said higher wheat prices will put pressure on its margins next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bakeries-costs-to-rise-with-wheat-prices-next-year/ 134828 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100915000000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:45:13 GMT 20100915104513 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:42:09 GMT 2010091611114209 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark 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 Contract manufacturing on a global basis has bolstered the status of procurement and supply chain professionals, according to independent research firm Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boost-to-buyers-status/ 134673 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100913000000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:32:43 GMT 20100913163243 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:25:09 GMT 2010091510102509 News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark 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 The individual winners in this year's awards have something in common their ability to build relationships and credibility with stakeholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/honours-for-best-professionals/ 134396 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100909010000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:31:14 GMT 20100909103114 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:09:49 GMT 2011021412120949 Paul Snell News Public sector Business change 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 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 The pharmaceuticals industry is becoming increasingly likely to outsource supply chain and distribution operations, according to research from Accenture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-key-to-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-success/ 133943 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100903010000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:27:04 GMT 20100903112704 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:41 GMT 2010090711113041 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Supply chain Lindsay Clark 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 The application of transaction cost economics to supply chain management can transform business relationships and boost performance levels, as Richard Wilding explains http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/give-get-given/ 133532 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100902000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:38:29 GMT 20100827143829 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:43:27 GMT 201008271424327 Resources Knowledge zone Supply chain 2010 The purchase and supply of anti-retroviral drugs is vitally important in southern Africa, explains Tatum Anderson http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/art-for-lifes-sake/ 133527 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100902000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:01 GMT 20100827140601 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:03:06 GMT 2010083110100306 Analysis Features International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Six out of 10 procurement managers say they will not be ready to measure and influence carbon emissions in their supply chain in the next year, the SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/carbon-control-not-a-priority/ 137749 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100902000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:34:20 GMT 20101020173420 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:37:56 GMT 201010201753756 Paul Snell News SM 100 Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark A shortage of finished components has led to congestion in the electronic manufacturing industry supply chain, according to research firm iSuppli. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/parts-shortage-hampers-electronics-supply-chain/ 133710 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100901010000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:57:42 GMT 20100901105742 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:41:54 GMT 2010090212124154 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice supply chain Intro risk & continuity 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 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 Defence technology suppliers have asked Prime Minister David Cameron to make clear how the UK plans to fund the replacement of the Trident nuclear missile system. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-urged-to-explain-how-it-can-afford-trident/ 133520 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100827000100 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:17:19 GMT 20100827131719 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:26:20 GMT 201008310992620 News Public sector Central government Purchasing Supply chain 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 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 The NHS in England spent £313 million on management consultants last year, according to research conducted for the Department of Health. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/consultants-cost-the-nhs-10000-nurses/ 133233 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100824020000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:47:28 GMT 20100824114728 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:49:03 GMT 2010082512124903 News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 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 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 Rolls-Royce has signed a seven-year deal with supply chain group Pattonair to outsource the delivery of aircraft engine parts and logistical services for its North American operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pattonair-signs-20-million-rolls-royce-deal/ 133108 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100823013000 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:34:02 GMT 20100823113402 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:02:56 GMT 2010082412120256 News Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice supply chain 2010 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 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 UK clothing retailers have hit back at criticism levelled at them in the Guardian newspaper concerning conditions at some of their supplier factories in India. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gap-next-and-ms-defend-auditing-processes-of-indian-suppliers/ 132276 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100812020000