http://www.supplymanagement.com/supply-chain.xml The computer company, which already uses bamboo and mushrooms as alternatives to foam, commits to waste-free packaging by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dell-commits-to-waste-free-packaging-by-2020/ 353376 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130619000000 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:22:21 GMT 20130619102221 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:15 GMT 2013061911111115 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2013 Leaders from the Ministry of Defence, Network Rail, Boeing Defence UK and NHS Blood and Transplant have made the shortlist for CIPS Procurement and Supply Chain Professional of the Year 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/individual-shortlist-announced-for-cips-sm-awards-2013/ 353203 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130618000000 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:23:58 GMT 20130618112358 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:47:27 GMT 2013061911114727 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 This year's shortlist features 62 entries across 10 team categories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/team-shortlist-announced-for-cips-sm-awards-2013/ 353225 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130618000000 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:50:27 GMT 20130618115027 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:17:28 GMT 2013061911111728 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Some 70 per cent of participants in the government's CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme have reported a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/major-energy-users-report-carbon-emissions-cut/ 352765 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130614000000 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:24:34 GMT 20130614102434 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:37:03 GMT 201306170993703 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 From talent management to supply chain success, this year's Institute for Supply Management conference really packed a punch when it came to addressing the issues affecting procurement professionals. Paul Snell reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/big-issues/ 351793 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130613010000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:49:44 GMT 20130607124944 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:30:52 GMT 201306110993052 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The courier was recognised at the Department for Work & Pensions' vendor awards for reducing carbon emissions and supporting the SME agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tnt-express-takes-top-prize-at-dwp-supplier-awards/ 352588 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130613010000 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:06:47 GMT 20130613110647 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:50:26 GMT 2013061410105026 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Some 70 per cent of companies have expressed "no interest" in taking on new vendors, according to a poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/more-than-two-thirds-of-firms-satisfied-with-current-suppliers/ 352575 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130613000000 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:52:28 GMT 20130613095228 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:37:34 GMT 2013061410103734 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Jim Carter, head of contracts and procurement operations at the rail operator told SM the average number of projects managed by purchasers at any one time has risen from five to eight. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/network-rail-boosts-purchasing-productivity/ 352586 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130613000000 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:43:12 GMT 20130613104312 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:08:29 GMT 2013061410100829 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Demonstrating value for money in the procurement of facilities management services is one of the key issues facing experts in the field. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/proving-vfm-in-fm-a-tough-task/ 352409 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130612010000 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:32:51 GMT 20130612113251 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:56:38 GMT 2013061310105638 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Procurement professionals without the right knowledge will end up on the losing side of negotiations according to the World Federation of Advertisers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/develop-marketing-expertise-for-more-effective-negotiations/ 352402 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130612003000 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:06:08 GMT 20130612110608 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:23:19 GMT 2013061311112319 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Are firms taking sufficient steps to undo the damage caused by rogue supply chains? Andrew Allen reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news-focus/a-collapse-in-confidence/ 351758 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130611000000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:20:47 GMT 20130607112047 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:55:57 GMT 2013061210105557 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain News focus 2013 The retailer has said it has so far trained 244,000 workers in its supply chain on topics such as nutrition and family planning, and is aiming for 500,000 by 2015. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ms-makes-progress-on-plan-a/ 352035 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130610020000 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:54:08 GMT 20130610115408 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:09:27 GMT 201306121750927 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2013 Suppliers' desire for alternative financing methods is expected to continue to grow albeit more slowly, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/demand-for-supply-chain-finance-up-40-per-cent/ 351820 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130609000000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:07:52 GMT 20130607150752 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:46:15 GMT 201306110994615 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 MPs on the Intelligence and Security Committee said to prohibit foreign vendors supplying vital infrastructure projects would be impractical and might not address security concerns. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/no-block-on-foreign-suppliers-providing-uk-critical-infrastructure/ 351814 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130608000000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:39:11 GMT 20130607143911 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:17:33 GMT 201306121751733 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2013 Procurement professionals need to understand how social media can help them at work and how the sites are used by suppliers, according to the CPO at SAP. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/modern-buyers-must-be-social-media-savvy/ 351747 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130607013000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:55:06 GMT 20130607105506 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:13:41 GMT 2013061012121341 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "While the performance of existing and new vendors remains the single largest risk for the business, I am satisfied that as we move forwards through this year that the risk will begin to decline," said chairman Roger Canham. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hornby-seeks-to-diversify-supply-base/ 351763 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130607003000 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:28:45 GMT 20130607112845 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:34:12 GMT 201306100993412 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust took advantage of a rule promoting innovation to purchase a CT scanner that cost £650,000 without a lengthy tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/scanner-purchase-gives-bradford-hospital-innovation-edge/ 351556 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130606010000 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:06:49 GMT 20130606110649 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:45:37 GMT 2013060711114537 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The supermarket chain has reported a 5.5 per cent drop in revenues across Europe in the past three months, in part due to consumer concern about provenance of meat products. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tesco-sales-hurt-by-horse-meat-scandal/ 351568 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130606003000 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:40:03 GMT 20130606114003 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:08:24 GMT 2013060711110824 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 MPs have recommended private sector firms be more specific and pay small farmers in instalments to increase the stability and security of the food supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/small-farmers-need-price-and-volume-guarantees/ 351536 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130606000000 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:56:54 GMT 20130606095654 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:51:03 GMT 2013060710105103 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The top impressionist, comedian and DJ will showcase his extensive repertoire of famous voices to the procurement and supply chain elite at the annual awards ceremony in September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/jon-culshaw-to-host-cips-supply-management-awards-2013/ 351532 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130606000000 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:32:38 GMT 20130606093238 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:32:40 GMT 2013060710103240 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The latest SM100 poll found 65 per cent of buyers would be willing to follow McDonald's' example and allow their supply chain to be scrutinised by the public. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/purchasers-willing-to-open-supply-chains-to-public/ 351321 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130605013000 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:30:19 GMT 20130605103019 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:54:46 GMT 2013060611115446 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Andy Koehler takes up the senior management position at the sportswear and equipment business, where he will report directly to new CEO Björn Gulden. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/puma-appoints-former-adidas-head-of-global-sourcing-as-coo/ 351011 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130604000000 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:56:54 GMT 20130604095654 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:04:30 GMT 2013060611110430 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Greater use of frameworks and reduced spending on consultants contributed to government savings of £10 billion last year, 25 per cent more than was expected. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-saves-uk-government-38-billion/ 350649 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130603010000 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:58:10 GMT 20130603115810 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:10:13 GMT 2013060410101013 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A government minister has called for local procurement quotas and has attacked the public tender system for favouring foreign companies at the expense of domestic businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/zimbabwe-must-stop-sidelining-local-suppliers/ 350136 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130601000000 Fri, 31 May 2013 14:34:04 GMT 20130531143404 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:21:48 GMT 2013060410102148 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The Food Service Directors' Group wants trading partners to adopt a unique set of identification numbers for products, companies, locations, services, assets, logistics units and customers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/food-service-directors-call-for-common-codes/ 349907 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130531003000 Thu, 30 May 2013 16:31:46 GMT 20130530163146 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:41:18 GMT 2013060310104118 Hannah Whittaker News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Antwerp, Rotterdam and Dusseldorf - which form part of the blue banana urban corridor - have been voted the best logistics hubs in Europe, according to a survey by Colliers International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/blue-banana-leads-the-way-in-european-logistics/ 349816 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130530000000 Thu, 30 May 2013 10:45:16 GMT 20130530104516 Fri, 31 May 2013 10:20:37 GMT 2013053110102037 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Continued high demand for mobile technology will prompt further R&D investment in the electronics supply chain, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mobile-devices-influence-chip-design/ 349803 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130530000000 Thu, 30 May 2013 10:16:31 GMT 20130530101631 Fri, 31 May 2013 09:29:36 GMT 201305310992936 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Supply chain 2013 "Question yourself," said Bola Afolabi, general manager at Nigerian National Petroleum to buyers in West Africa. "Look for the risk in every level of the supply chain." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-must-check-risks-at-all-supply-chain-stages/ 349305 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130529013000 Wed, 29 May 2013 10:59:35 GMT 20130529105935 Thu, 30 May 2013 12:09:27 GMT 2013053012120927 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice fraud & corruption Ed's choice risk & continuity Southern Africa 2013 "Public procurement remains vitally important in the Welsh government's commitment to sustainable development and making it more sustainable, effective, and fair is essential," says finance minister Jane Hutt. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/welsh-minister-declares-war-on-food-waste/ 349316 Wed, 29 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130529010000 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:40:12 GMT 20130529114012 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:08:54 GMT 2013053011110854 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Supply chain 2013 Research shows what leaders in the field are putting focus on this year - one of which is igniting passion and excitement for the work to become an employer of choice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-leaders-set-sights-on-three-areas/ 349016 Tue, 28 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130528013000 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:04:20 GMT 20130528100420 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:53:11 GMT 2013052911115311 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The food services firm was just one of the winners at this year's awards, which aim to encourage sustainability throughout the food support supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/compass-leads-way-in-footprint-awards/ 349038 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130528003000 Tue, 28 May 2013 11:06:54 GMT 20130528110654 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:25:27 GMT 2013052911112527 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain 2013 The organisation has invested in supplier packaging - among other things - as part of a strategic sourcing programme to cut costs, reduce vehicle miles and improve sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nhs-supply-chain-helps-suppliers-boost-savings/ 349028 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130528000000 Tue, 28 May 2013 10:32:11 GMT 20130528103211 Wed, 29 May 2013 11:09:42 GMT 2013052911110942 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Procurement experts offer advice on how to get your hands on one of the final taboos of corporate expenditure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rein-in-consultancy-spend-to-make-savings/ 348734 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130526000000 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:56:49 GMT 20130524155649 Thu, 30 May 2013 12:12:13 GMT 2013053012121213 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2013 The computer giant tops the ranking of 25 companies that perform best in this area for the sixth year in a row. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/apple-named-worlds-best-supply-chain/ 348619 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130524020000 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:15 GMT 20130524110515 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:59:44 GMT 2013053011115944 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2013 Profit margins at companies with the best performing purchasing functions are 22 per cent higher than weaker rivals, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/top-cpos-drive-higher-profits/ 348390 Thu, 23 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130523013000 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:48:19 GMT 20130523104819 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:35:38 GMT 2013052410103538 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Deverl Maserang will join the coffee company on 3 June and head up supply chain including manufacturing, engineering, procurement, distribution, planning, transportation, inventory management and sourcing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/starbucks-names-new-vp-of-global-supply-chain/ 348380 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130523000000 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:22:19 GMT 20130523102219 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:20:28 GMT 2013052411112028 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "We must look at ourselves and say, do people trust procurement? They expect to deal with professionals who exhibit integrity and competence," Edward Siwela, from the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-must-build-trust-to-get-a-seat-on-the-board/ 348029 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130522013000 Wed, 22 May 2013 10:53:25 GMT 20130522105325 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:58:23 GMT 2013052310105823 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 Procurement professionals need to address the issues that keep chief executives awake at night to increase their corporate standing, the CIPS Middle East Conference heard. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/five-propositions-to-get-the-attention-of-the-ceo/ 348051 Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130522000000 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:24 GMT 20130522111524 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:22:55 GMT 201306121752255 Hannah Whittaker News Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice business change 2013 Purchasing professionals must think outside their traditional role to pinpoint potential threats to their organisations, CIPS economist John Glen told delegates at the CIPS Middle East Conference. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-must-develop-peripheral-vision-to-tackle-risk/ 347510 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130521000000 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:37:11 GMT 20130521113711 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:27 GMT 2013052211112927 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The supermarket giant this week presented awards to strategic partners for innovation, quality and service and more. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/sainsburys-rewards-suppliers-for-their-efforts/ 347039 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32:35 GMT 20130520103235 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:58 GMT 20130517114158 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:44 GMT 2013052010102944 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 The telecoms provider has cut ties with those suppliers that couldn't keep up with the company's requirement for new ideas, according to its head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ee-demands-innovation-from-supply-chain/ 346851 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:44:38 GMT 20130520094438 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:49 GMT 20130516103849 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:59:08 GMT 2013051610105908 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The airline was just one of the winners recognised at the second annual celebration of procurement and supply excellence in the region at the gala ceremony yesterday evening. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/etihad-airways-named-procurement-team-of-the-year-at-cips-middle-east-awards/ 346946 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130520000000 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:16:16 GMT 20130516171616 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:58 GMT 2013052111114558 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2013 The private sector should take greater ownership of sustainability issues rather than simply waiting for and complying with rules and regulations, delegates at the CIPS Middle East Conference heard. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/middle-east-companies-must-show-leadership-on-csr/ 347334 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130520000000 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:08:07 GMT 20130520100807 Wed, 22 May 2013 09:58:12 GMT 201305220995812 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 An initiative to promote best practice in sustainability in the supply chain at the telecoms provider has reduced the carbon dioxide emissions from vendors by more than 30,000 tonnes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bt-suppliers-cut-carbon-footprint/ 346945 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130519000000 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:02 GMT 20130516170802 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:57 GMT 2013052111111457 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Retailers and clothing manufacturers have agreed to sign up to the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Act, which it is hoped will improve conditions for workers in the country's garment and textile factories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/fashion-brands-sign-up-to-bangladesh-safety-act/ 346919 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130517000300 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:37:44 GMT 20130516143744 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:34:59 GMT 201305161643459 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2013 The Fairtrade jeweller CRED has won the supply chain category at the People and Environment Business Awards for its work creating a fully transparent supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/jeweller-cred-recognised-for-supply-chain-transparency/ 346934 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130517000200 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:49 GMT 20130516163949 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:36:03 GMT 201305200993603 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 How quickly a supply chain can respond to changing demand and business needs will be the key to success, according to the operations director at Lego. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/flexibility-will-differentiate-supply-chains-in-future/ 346852 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130516000400 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:03 GMT 20130516104303 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:54 GMT 2013051610105054 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2013 UK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-expect-more-uk-sourcing/ 346663 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130515000400 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:18 GMT 20130515114118 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:56 GMT 201305200995256 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2013 There is unlikely to be a increase in the volume of services carried out domestically rather than offshore, buyers concluded at a debate held this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/purchasers-dont-anticipate-rise-in-on-shoring/ 346669 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130515000300 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:58 GMT 20130515115458 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:26 GMT 201305200995726 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2013 The oil and gas company brought together more than 100 small and medium businesses last week to explain its tendering processes and upcoming contract opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/qatar-shell-promotes-supply-chain-to-smes/ 346667 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130515000100 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:52:57 GMT 20130515115257 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:59:15 GMT 201305200995915 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 More than 70 per cent of finance directors at small businesses would not offshore finance and accounting services with concerns over service and cultural barriers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/smes-not-keen-on-offshore-finance/ 346345 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130514000000 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:15:27 GMT 20130514101527 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:02 GMT 2013051512125502 Paul Snell News Outsourcing Supply chain 2013 There has been no significant change in supplier relations at the major US-based automotive manufacturers in the past year, according to an annual study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/car-manufacturers-srm-progress-stalls/ 346192 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130513000000 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:06:33 GMT 20130513100633 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:08:46 GMT 2013051412120846 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The fast food restaurant intends to give members of the public "unique access" to the farms and factories of its supply chain to report on what they find. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/mcdonalds-invites-public-to-scout-out-supply-chain/ 346206 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130513000000 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:04:52 GMT 20130513110452 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:44:38 GMT 2013051410104438 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The government has rejected a call by MPs to consider tax revenue in supplier selection, saying it would not be in the best interests of acquisition and could result in legal challenges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-rebuffs-defence-procurement-tax-recommendation/ 345890 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130510013000 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:29:04 GMT 20130510122904 Mon, 13 May 2013 11:22:28 GMT 2013051311112228 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The decision to revert to the original design cost £74 million, but should save £1.2 billion over 10 years and be completed three years earlier, according to the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nao-endorses-mod-aircraft-carrier-u-turn/ 345859 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130510010000 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:40 GMT 20130510110540 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:39:10 GMT 201305130993910 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 As procurement is called upon to keep an ever-tighter rein on supply chains, one area it is becoming increasingly involved in is logistics. Nick Martindale maps out its growing role in this area. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/coming-up-with-the-goods/ 343744 Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130509020000 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:42 GMT 20130502153042 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:52:08 GMT 2013050810105208 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2013 "It's time for companies to police their supply chains, not distance themselves from them," said UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/un-chief-warns-businesses-over-supply-chains/ 345501 Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130509020000 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:53:10 GMT 20130509115310 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:18:51 GMT 2013051011111851 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain 2013 Companies that can align their supply chain and leverage the capabilities within are going to "rock this world", according to the CPO of Flextronics. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/virtual-vertical-integration-is-the-future-of-supply-chain/ 345473 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130509003000 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:44:12 GMT 20130509104412 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:01:38 GMT 2013051010100138 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 How to make sure that your findings remain confidential. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/five-tips-supply-chain-investigations/ 343777 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130509000000 Thu, 02 May 2013 17:22:41 GMT 20130502172241 Thu, 02 May 2013 17:29:28 GMT 201305021752928 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Supply chain 2013 The supermarket is looking at how it can reuse materials or make them last longer, according to its head of sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/asda-aims-to-maximise-resources-in-product-design/ 345465 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130509000000 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:11:35 GMT 20130509101135 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:57:26 GMT 201305100995726 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A pilot programme at one of the company's main footwear suppliers in Indonesia involved giving factory workers mobile phones to raise grievances with management via text message. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/adidas-takes-supplier-communication-to-the-next-level/ 345099 Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT 20130508030000 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT 20130508103600 Thu, 30 May 2013 09:39:21 GMT 201305300993921 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice international 2013 Talk to your competitors and agree standards in non-competitive areas to make real progress, according to the head of sustainability at BASF. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rivals-should-share-supply-chain-sustainability-metrics/ 345133 Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130508010000 Wed, 08 May 2013 12:01:27 GMT 20130508120127 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:04:25 GMT 201306050990425 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Representatives from MTN Dubai, Etihad, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Arabia CSR Network are among those who will share their expertise at this year's event. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-professionals-from-across-the-gulf-to-speak-at-cips-middle-east-conference-2013/ 345115 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130508000000 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:13:54 GMT 20130508111354 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:21:10 GMT 2013050910102110 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Less than a quarter of purchasers are using exclusion paragraphs to steer their suppliers in the direction of their corporate goals, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vast-majority-of-buyers-dont-use-exclusion-paragraphs/ 343975 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130506000000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:50:42 GMT 20130503155042 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:35:01 GMT 2013050811113501 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 It's no longer sufficient to say "I didn't know" or "they didn't tell me about it" when problems at a supplier are discovered, according to a compliance expert. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/five-ways-to-drive-supplier-compliance/ 343873 Fri, 03 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130503013000 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:44:02 GMT 20130503104402 Tue, 07 May 2013 09:40:40 GMT 201305070994040 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Everyone experiences failure at some point but it is important to bounce back and learn from it, said Jill Bossi. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/learn-from-your-failures-says-red-cross-cpo/ 343631 Thu, 02 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130502013000 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:31:14 GMT 20130502093114 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:38 GMT 2013052212121138 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "The UK's construction sector showed signs of stabilisation in April, as it recorded its slowest decline in six months. This is a reasonable signal that things are a bit better," said David Noble, CEO of CIPS. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-activity-remains-slow/ 343667 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:35:00 GMT 20130502003500 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:48:39 GMT 20130502104839 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:20:32 GMT 2013050310102032 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2013 UK government CPO Bill Crothers is bringing in six big guns from business to help do deals on behalf of the UK government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/former-private-sector-ceos-to-help-government-negotiate/ 343425 Wed, 01 May 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130501013000 Wed, 01 May 2013 13:16:20 GMT 20130501131620 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:59 GMT 2013050211110059 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 It's human nature to fall back into a regular routine, so you must keep the momentum of a project going, said Gregg Waterman, vice president of indirect procurement at Coca-Cola. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/successful-procurement-transformations-need-sense-of-urgency/ 343310 Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130501010000 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:34:32 GMT 20130501103432 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:13:59 GMT 2013050211111359 Hannah Whittaker News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies need to better understand the information they act upon and be careful not to misinterpret it, according to Stanford University professor Hau Lee. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chains-need-smart-sense/ 343320 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130501003000 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:49:09 GMT 20130501104909 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:41:51 GMT 2013050210104151 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 Increased competition among bidders, resulting in greater cost pressure that has in turn put strain on subcontractors, have been highlighted in the company's second profit warning in six months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/balfour-beatty-cites-changing-procurement-trends-in-profit-warning/ 342742 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130430013000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:07:27 GMT 20130430110727 Wed, 01 May 2013 11:25:28 GMT 2013050111112528 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The balance of both economic and political power has been altered by the financial crisis, according to the former US secretary of state. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/condoleezza-rice-addresses-purchasing-conference/ 342512 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130429010000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:26:30 GMT 20130429112630 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:24:51 GMT 201305081752451 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2013 You can't stop suppliers trying to bypass procurement completely, says Claire Auroi, director, supply chain business development at Bombardier Aerospace, but you can take steps to control it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bombardier-chief-urges-control-on-back-door-selling/ 342502 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130429000000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:04:25 GMT 20130429110425 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:39:12 GMT 2013043011113912 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Developments in e-procurement will give purchasers more freedom to develop relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, according to a Supply Business webinar. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/future-technology-will-make-the-buyers-job-more-interesting/ 342074 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130426003000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:10 GMT 20130426105410 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:19:42 GMT 2013042911111942 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Hisao Tanaka will take the top job at the electronics firm in June when current chief executive Norio Saski completes his four-year term. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/toshiba-cpo-to-become-ceo/ 342094 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130426000000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:52:01 GMT 20130426115201 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:36:37 GMT 201304290993637 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Neil Monaghan has been made CEO of the regional media division of Australian publisher APN News & Media, having previously held the role of group operations and procurement director. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyer-takes-ceo-role-at-apn-news-media/ 341614 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130424020000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:56:58 GMT 20130424155658 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:33:23 GMT 2013042610103323 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Charity Business in the Community wants companies to sign a pledge to provide fair, simple and transparent access to the supply chain for all vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-urged-to-make-supply-chains-more-accessible-to-smes/ 341361 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130424010000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:11:11 GMT 20130424111111 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:34:58 GMT 2013042510103458 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Purchasers should be careful to ensure suppliers do not ignore the intent of sustainability targets when they try to achieve them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/beware-the-unintended-consequences-of-sustainability-goals/ 340907 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130423000200 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:09:58 GMT 20130423130958 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:18:55 GMT 2013042412121855 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Marketing directors believe procurement makes a strong contribution to cut costs and improving buying, but want purchasers to play a more strategic role and get more involved in the overall process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/marketers-want-buyers-to-play-a-more-strategic-role/ 340913 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130423000000 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:08 GMT 20130423132708 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:24:14 GMT 2013042411112414 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Fourteen organisations and eight individuals have been shortlisted for this year's CIPS Middle East Awards which recognise the best in procurement and supply in the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-reveals-middle-east-awards-2013-shortlist/ 340699 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130422010000 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:28:37 GMT 20130422112837 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:14:58 GMT 201304231311458 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Jonathan Sutherland, head of procurement at Royal Bank of Scotland, said the company is increasing access to its contracts for small businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/diverse-supply-chain-a-strategic-imperative-for-rbs/ 340333 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130419000000 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:44:45 GMT 20130419094445 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:30:28 GMT 201304220993028 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The National Specialist Contractors' Council has hit out at organisations that are extending payment terms as far as 120 days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/contractors-should-challenge-grossly-unfair-payment-terms/ 340173 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130418003000 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:16:08 GMT 20130418111608 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:17:04 GMT 2013041910101704 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Efficiency and Reform Group has been praised for delivering cost savings of £5.5 billion, but warned it must "up its game" and move beyond imposing spending controls to achieve its £20 billion target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/central-government-must-focus-on-sustainable-savings/ 339896 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130417010000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:31:04 GMT 20130416163104 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:19:19 GMT 201304181311919 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The ongoing financial crisis was responsible for more disruption to supply chains than both adverse weather conditions and supplier insolvencies in the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/economic-turmoil-causes-supply-chain-chaos/ 339911 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130417000000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:16:31 GMT 20130416171631 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:50 GMT 2013041811111250 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The electronics company has released details of the smelters used in its supply chain to encourage them to become certified as conflict-free. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hp-publishes-list-of-smelters-in-fight-against-conflict-minerals/ 339884 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130417000000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:58:59 GMT 20130416155859 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:53:13 GMT 2013042310105313 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Technology Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2013 "Pirelli is moving more into the premium tyre market, so we are relying on premium suppliers to perform. We decided to reward their efforts by recognising them with the awards," Luigi Staccoli, CPO at Pirelli told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tyre-producer-pirelli-puts-suppliers-on-the-podium/ 339793 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130416013000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:10 GMT 20130416121110 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:46:59 GMT 2013042310104659 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2013 The retailer had been criticised by the Forum of Private Business for asking vendors for a reduction on invoices in order to be paid more quickly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/selfridges-asks-suppliers-for-payment-discount/ 339765 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130416010000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:30:14 GMT 20130416113014 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:39:35 GMT 201304170993935 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The global brewer has identified sourcing as one of its four main sustainability challenges, and intends to increase the amount of raw materials it buys locally. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/heineken-aims-to-increase-local-sourcing/ 339755 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130416003000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:14:33 GMT 20130416101433 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:40:39 GMT 201304170994039 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The food and consumer goods business has reduced its emissions - the equivalent of taking 250,000 cars off the road - through improvements to manufacturing and logistics operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/unilever-cuts-carbon-dioxide-by-one-million-tonnes/ 339771 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130416000000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:49:02 GMT 20130416114902 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:41:36 GMT 201304170994136 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain 2013 Companies are being urged to adopt a code of practice to boost the participation of voluntary groups in delivering contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-warned-over-lip-service-to-voluntary-groups/ 339597 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130415000000 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:59:45 GMT 20130415105945 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:58:39 GMT 2013041611115839 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The retailer has asked suppliers to stop using a certain type of pesticide on fruit, vegetables and flowers by 2014, as research on its impact on pollinating insects is carried out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/waitrose-plans-to-boost-bees-and-butterflies-with-pesticide-ban/ 339586 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130415000000 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:59:54 GMT 20130415095954 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:23:07 GMT 2013041612122307 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The supermarket says it is increasingly difficult for its suppliers to provide assurance chicken feed has not been genetically modified, making the promise "unsustainable". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tesco-removes-gm-free-guarantee-on-chicken-and-eggs/ 339274 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130413000000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:18:34 GMT 20130412161834 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:48:26 GMT 2013042310104826 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice resources Ed's choice risk & continuity 2013 The Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council has identified a series of risks procurement professionals will need to consider in the future, including hyper-inflation, cyber attacks and demographic changes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-face-technology-and-public-debt-threats/ 339174 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130412000000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:32:21 GMT 20130412103221 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:29:42 GMT 201304150992942 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The retailer has removed two corned beef products from its shelves, after testing revealed traces of animal medicine in one of its own brand sandwich fillers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/asda-withdraws-corned-beef-after-drug-discovery/ 339178 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130412000000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:51:08 GMT 20130412105108 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:18:39 GMT 2013041510101839 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Sanofi CPO Jean-Philippe Collin oversees a €13 billion annual spend and a 1,000-strong procurement staff. He tells Rebecca Ellinor about the department's transformation journey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/if-procurement-is-positioned-where-it-should-be-it-means-you-enjoy-business/ 337715 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130411020000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:28:03 GMT 20130404152803 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:26:32 GMT 201304291422632 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2013 Retailers are limiting the amount of powdered baby milk customers can purchase, because some have been bulk-buying for export to meet demand in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/chinese-demand-leads-to-baby-milk-rationing/ 339004 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130411013000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:29:59 GMT 20130411112959 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:23:05 GMT 2013041211112305 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The opening of a testing and assembly facility by Siemens in Bristol is expected to support 19,000 jobs among suppliers involved in the expansion of the world's largest tidal turbine. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wave-of-new-jobs-for-hydropower-supply-chain/ 339003 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130411013000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:19:12 GMT 20130411111912 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:48:37 GMT 2013041210104837 Hannah Whittaker News Supply chain 2013 The CBI said UK industry should follow the example of the automotive manufacturer to strengthen domestic capability to boost exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/british-business-should-copy-jaguar-land-rover-supply-chain-approach/ 338997 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130411003000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:02:14 GMT 20130411110214 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:59:10 GMT 2013041210105910 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 It has been said that 'proactive purchasing management is risk management', but not enough procurement teams are effectively managing risk. David Oxland and Richard Kettle offer some advice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/find-your-weakest-link/ 338313 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:01:51 GMT 20130408100151 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:15:55 GMT 2013040810101555 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 BBC Radio 4, 30 March, 4 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2013/business-scotland/ 337924 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:55:55 GMT 20130405125555 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:01:31 GMT 201304051310131 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Reviews 2013 A Vine time had by all; Call for a procurement licence to practise; Elected members aid direction of institute; FirstRand promotes excellence with Corporate Award; CIPS tackles horse meat crisis; South Africa launch for African mentorship drive; Dale Carnegie school gives advice on stakeholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-april-2013/ 338324 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:40:40 GMT 20130408104040 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:35 GMT 2013040810105535 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa CIPS update 2013 Research by a supplier has led the supermarket to reduce the size and number of air holes in packaging for vine tomatoes, which will extend their shelf life by up to two days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/co-op-discovers-packaging-holey-grail/ 338768 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130410013000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:27:01 GMT 20130410102701 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:42:29 GMT 2013041111114229 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 KFC and Pizza Hut's parent has pledged to ensure its packaging doesn't come from illegal or unwanted sources and give preference to suppliers with third party accreditation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/yum-brands-commits-to-sustainable-packaging/ 338779 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130410003000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:53:16 GMT 20130410105316 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:24:09 GMT 2013041110102409 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Zambian government has said all auctions of the gems should be held in the country to boost the domestic economy, but mining firm Gemfields warned this would harm production. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/zambia-imposes-foreign-auction-ban-on-emeralds/ 338752 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130410000000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:03:29 GMT 20130410100329 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:28:27 GMT 2013041111112827 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 A study by The Hackett Group has found procurement budgets will fall by 0.4 per cent and headcount will be reduced by 0.5 per cent this year, but functions will be given a wider range of objectives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-expected-to-achieve-more-despite-budget-cuts-and-fewer-staff/ 338327 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130408000000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:03:11 GMT 20130408110311 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:49:07 GMT 2013041010104907 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Sausage supplier Cranswick, which saw a 5 per cent rise in sales in the first quarter of 2013, said it could benefit if supermarkets shorten their supply chains in response to the horse meat scandal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/pork-producer-positive-over-shorter-supply-chains/ 338335 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130408000000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:37:02 GMT 20130408113702 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:38:39 GMT 201304090993839 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The deadline for submissions to be considered for the premier prizes in the procurement and supply chain profession is Friday 12 April. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/just-one-week-remains-to-enter-the-cips-supply-management-awards/ 337978 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130407000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:53:20 GMT 20130405165320 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:38:06 GMT 2013041010103806 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The airline has become the first to open its catering supply chain to the Sustainable Restaurant Association to assess and recommend improvements to sustainability performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/virgin-atlantic-to-measure-sustainability-of-in-flight-meals/ 337967 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130406000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:54:09 GMT 20130405155409 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:42:06 GMT 201304090994206 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Average buyer wages rose by 2 per cent in 2012, and purchasers anticipate a further rise in salaries this year according to the CIPS/Croner salary survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/purchasers-expect-3-per-cent-pay-rise/ 337844 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130405013000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:36:29 GMT 20130405093629 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:47:28 GMT 2013040811114728 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The food manufacturer aims to increase transparency of its vendors by signing up to the supplier ethical database. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/findus-sweden-joins-sedex-to-manage-supply-chain-risk/ 337885 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130405000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:03:34 GMT 20130405110334 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:25:22 GMT 201304080992522 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The consumer goods and food manufacturer has announced 36 per cent of the agricultural raw materials it buys now come from a sustainable source. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/unilever-on-track-to-meet-sustainable-sourcing-target/ 337851 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130405000000 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:59:02 GMT 20130405095902 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:27:25 GMT 201304080992725 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A survey of procurement directors has found they are under pressure to deliver short-term savings at the expense of long-term value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cpos-struggle-with-lack-of-resources/ 337606 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130404003000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:57:28 GMT 20130404095728 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:10:35 GMT 2013040510101035 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Joy Rice has been appointed as regional supply chain support director for Asia Pacific, as Paul Gallagher takes the role of president of North American supply at the drinks group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/diageo-shakes-up-global-supply-chain-team/ 337632 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130404000000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:52:45 GMT 20130404105245 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:28:47 GMT 2013040510102847 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 As she takes up her role as head of supply chain at the healthcare company, Rebecca Spittle told SM how she plans to help the company achieve its growth plans. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-head-aims-to-coach-omega-pharma-team-to-success/ 337403 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130403013000 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:08:14 GMT 20130403120814 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:02:25 GMT 2013040411110225 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Australian retailer plans to buy milk directly from farmers in a trial to build stronger relationships with the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/woolworths-takes-direct-approach-with-dairy-farmers/ 337377 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130403003000 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:53:08 GMT 20130403105308 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:12:32 GMT 2013040411111232 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The construction services provider has hired former Government Procurement Service project director Martin Chown to achieve better engagement with its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/balfour-beatty-signs-up-ex-gps-projects-chief/ 337222 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130402000000 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:54:18 GMT 20130402155418 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:01:24 GMT 2013040312120124 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Women working in cashew processing plants in Africa are benefiting from more than just a wage packet, according to a survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/african-women-benefit-from-jobs-in-agricultural-supply-chains/ 336540 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130331000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:57:12 GMT 20130328155712 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:38:09 GMT 2013041012123809 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2013 The logistics firm transported 101 giant eggs to cities across the UK as part of the Big Egg Hunt 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/fedex-cuts-emissions-on-easter-egg-hunt/ 336536 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130330000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:45:35 GMT 20130328154535 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:44:30 GMT 2013040210104430 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Namibia Breweries plans to use home-grown barley to produce its beer to create jobs and cut dependence on foreign imports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/namibia-picks-local-barley-for-beer/ 336532 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130329000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:39:03 GMT 20130328153903 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:50:53 GMT 2013040310105053 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The two construction companies have agreed a tie-up to create a firm with £1.6 billion in revenue that will allow it to bid for larger, more complex contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/costain-may-gurney-to-save-10-million-through-merger/ 336462 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130328010000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:05:47 GMT 20130328110547 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:40:07 GMT 201303281534007 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 African countries should extend their involvement in the supply chain to include activities such as processing of commodities to gain the maximum economic benefit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/africa-must-add-value-to-commodity-supply-chain/ 336441 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130328000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:58:26 GMT 20130328095826 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:39:16 GMT 2013032811113916 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story Southern Africa 2013 The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced a guide to advise buyers how to comply with the public sector Equality Duty and dispel 'misconceptions' about responsibilities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-guidance-published-to-bust-equality-myths/ 336470 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130328000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:27:28 GMT 20130328112728 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:40:23 GMT 201304020994023 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 More than half of purchasers believe vendors are offering more innovation to cut costs than two years ago, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/suppliers-come-up-with-more-money-saving-ideas/ 336464 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130328000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:15:02 GMT 20130328111502 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:20 GMT 2013040310100020 Rebecca Ellinor News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies including GlaxoSmithKline, MITIE and Eurostar have signed up to a scheme to increase transparency in the supply chain on energy use and emissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-join-supply-chain-reporting-initiative/ 336205 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:29:00 GMT 20130327002900 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:15:46 GMT 20130327111546 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:13:29 GMT 2013032811111329 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The state-owned transport operator has awarded a R1.5 billion contract for internal audit to two domestic vendors and KPMG, with the opportunity for the South African firms to increase their share of the work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/transnet-awards-auditing-deal-to-local-firms/ 336181 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130327000000 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:06:04 GMT 20130327100604 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:08:03 GMT 2013032810100803 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The fashion and furnishings firm has requested an immediate discount on orders from its supply chain as it looks to reduce costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/laura-ashley-asks-suppliers-for-10-per-cent-cut/ 335721 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130325000000 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:05:02 GMT 20130325110502 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:22:33 GMT 2013032612122233 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Congress of South African Trade Unions said it was "appalled" by the level of irregular and wasteful spending revealed in the auditor general's annual report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wasteful-spending-by-south-african-public-sector-hits-r24-billion/ 335318 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130324000000 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:15:41 GMT 20130322151541 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:14:05 GMT 2013032612121405 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 A procurement charter for city developers will boost SMEs, provide jobs and create £50 million for the local economy, says the City of London Corporation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/london-developers-urged-to-buy-locally/ 335238 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130322000300 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:16:42 GMT 20130322111642 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:28 GMT 2013041011114228 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2013 Companies have been urged to turn to corporate social responsibility in purchasing to remain competitive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/green-procurement-critical-to-staying-in-business/ 335017 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130321000400 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:14:22 GMT 20130321111422 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:26:49 GMT 2013032212122649 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The government has urged businesses to sign up to a charter to require suppliers to ensure there is no human trafficking or forced labour in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/companies-must-check-supply-chains-for-modern-day-slavery/ 335020 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130321000200 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:27:00 GMT 20130321112700 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:30:33 GMT 2013032212123033 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Developing and investing in supplier relationship management can deliver a step-change for companies, buyers concurred at a debate this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/srm-can-transform-a-business-purchasers-agree/ 334809 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130320000300 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:02:22 GMT 20130320130222 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:36:53 GMT 2013032111113653 Paul Snell News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies that implement business continuity management plans are better prepared to deal with opportunities as well as threats according to the British Standards Institution. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/business-continuity-benefits-growth-too/ 334748 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:02:00 GMT 20130320000200 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:23:20 GMT 20130320102320 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:28:25 GMT 2013032110102825 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Symington's, the owner of the Golden Wonder brand, is moving production of Pot Noodles back to the UK from China because of rising costs and long lead times. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/pot-noodle-production-returns-to-the-uk/ 334756 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130320000100 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:36:54 GMT 20130320103654 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:27:12 GMT 2013032110102712 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Supply chain 2013 "The issues experienced by the industry over the last quarter underscore the importance of our detailed understanding of our supply chain," said Justin King, chief executive at the supermarket. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/sainsburys-profits-from-rivals-supply-chain-problems/ 334434 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130319013000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:33:03 GMT 20130319113303 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:13:57 GMT 201303201311357 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Forum of Private Business have called on the chancellor to announce support for companies in the supply chain in tomorrow's budget statement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/trade-bodies-urge-supply-chain-boost-in-budget/ 334441 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130319010000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:43:35 GMT 20130319114335 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:09:53 GMT 2013032012120953 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The UK government has agreed to adopt the recommendation made by Lord Heseltine to appoint a chief procurement officer in each department and significant agency "where appropriate". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-concurs-with-heseltines-cpo-scheme/ 334421 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130319000000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:15:56 GMT 20130319111556 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:12:41 GMT 2013032012121241 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The furnishings retailer says all its products will use sustainable cotton by 2015, as part of a commitment to tackle poverty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ikea-commits-to-sustainable-cotton/ 334403 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130319000000 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:59:54 GMT 20130319105954 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:13:35 GMT 2013031911111335 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2013 "If we can support these businesses to thrive rather than just survive it will provide a strong foundation for the industry now and for the future," said Jeremy Blackburn, head of UK policy at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rics-urges-construction-industry-to-simplify-pqq-process/ 334148 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130318000000 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:09:46 GMT 20130318110946 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:14:15 GMT 2013031911111415 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 All tiers of the food supply chain should work together more closely and share information to deal with the additional pressure on supplies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/food-supply-chains-need-long-term-relationships/ 333732 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130316000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:36:40 GMT 20130315143640 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:23:18 GMT 2013031911112318 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "By simplifying the production of goods, we know businesses can save billions while reducing their environmental impact." Lord de Mauley, DEFRA resource management minister. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/food-companies-to-reduce-environmental-effect-of-products/ 333635 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130315010000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:35:38 GMT 20130315103538 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:28:52 GMT 2013031811112852 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Through new anti-slavery laws and training for public purchasers, the Australian government aims to combat slave labour in supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australia-to-stamp-out-supply-chain-slavery/ 333623 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130315000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:35:27 GMT 20130315093527 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:25:53 GMT 201303180992553 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A cross-functional approach to the purchasing of data has allowed Lloyds Banking Group to take a long-term view of the spend area, according to CPO Michael Whitby. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/single-view-gives-lloyds-clarity-on-data/ 333625 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130315000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:57:34 GMT 20130315095734 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:28:04 GMT 201303180992804 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Why is it that the well-established principles of lean supply have yet to be more broadly embraced? John Hatton takes a look and examines one sector that would particularly benefit from its adoption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/lessons-in-lean/ 331907 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130314010000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:43:52 GMT 20130306124352 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:52:28 GMT 201304021315228 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Procurement and supply chain professionals need to grasp the opportunity to become the "best friend" of the CEO, according to CIPS president Paula Gildert. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/purchasers-should-embrace-their-opportunities/ 333565 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130314010000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:18:41 GMT 20130314151841 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:00:43 GMT 2013031511110043 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Kenneth Lysons & Brian Farrington, £52.99, Pearson, 4 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2013/purchasing-and-supply-chain-management-eighth-edition/ 332514 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:15:08 GMT 20130306171508 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:25:41 GMT 201303061752541 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Purchasing Supply chain Reviews 2013 The ability of British businesses to win contracts abroad has been affected by the introduction of anti-corruption legislation, peers believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bribery-act-restricts-uk-suppliers-overseas/ 333514 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:01 GMT 20130314110001 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:05:29 GMT 2013031510100529 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 The FPB has warned Debenhams' suppliers after the store asked for a discount on bed linen orders following a recent profit warning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/debenhams-suppliers-worried-sick-says-fpb/ 333506 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:37:56 GMT 20130314103756 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:55:15 GMT 201303150995515 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Profits at the global security provider fell by £82 million in 2012, primarily due to the compensation deal with London 2012 organisers after it failed to meet contract obligations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/olympic-contract-failure-costs-g4s-88-million/ 333410 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:00:00 GMT 20130313030000 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:22:18 GMT 20130313162218 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:43:42 GMT 201303150994342 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Welsh Government is to launch a National Procurement Service to maximise its £4 billion annual spend on goods and services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/welsh-procurement-service-to-save-25-million/ 333324 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130313000000 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:53:34 GMT 20130313095334 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:30:23 GMT 201303141533023 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Some 86.2 per cent of purchasers believe regulators don't have a clear enough understanding of supply chains to prevent disasters such as the horse meat scandal, according to a CIPS and Supply Management survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/regulators-dont-understand-supply-chains-say-buyers/ 333239 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130312000000 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:25:13 GMT 20130312142513 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:04:29 GMT 2013031410100429 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The global drinks manufacturer aims to save £60 million by transforming operations as emerging markets become a larger part of its business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/diageo-boosts-emerging-markets-with-supply-chain-restructure/ 332852 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130311000000 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:17:21 GMT 20130311111721 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:34:41 GMT 201303130993441 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority wants to more than double the amount it spends with small businesses through its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nda-aims-to-spend-300-million-with-smes/ 332743 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130309000000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:33:03 GMT 20130308153303 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:26:45 GMT 201303120992645 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 More than three quarters of buyers give vendors a final warning before ending their business relationship with them, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-offer-suppliers-last-chance-before-the-chop/ 332546 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130308010000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:06:26 GMT 20130307100626 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:29:05 GMT 2013031111112905 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies are scouring the globe to find the best buyers and relocating staff internationally to boost skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cpos-search-for-international-purchasing-talent/ 332672 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130308003000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:56:39 GMT 20130308095639 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:40:24 GMT 2013031110104024 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Purchasers of the commodity used in the production of fertilizer should secure deals now following a significant fall in its price over the past year, according to Rabobank. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-urged-to-take-advantage-of-potash-market/ 332678 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130308000000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:15:53 GMT 20130308101553 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:32:57 GMT 201303110993257 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies are put off hiring and training graduates in procurement because there is no guarantee they will stay with the company once developed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/training-cost-deters-firms-from-graduate-investment/ 332593 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130307010000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:37:47 GMT 20130307133747 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:08:07 GMT 2013030810100807 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 There is still time to enter the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013, including this year's new categories - but the deadline of 12 April for submissions is rapidly approaching. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dont-miss-the-cips-sm-awards-2013-deadline/ 332558 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130307000000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:05:08 GMT 20130307110508 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:32:50 GMT 201303080993250 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The charity said the top 10 food and beverage producers should disclose more information about suppliers to substantiate their sustainability and social responsibility claims. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/oxfam-slates-firms-secrecy-over-supply-chains/ 331850 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130306013000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:12:19 GMT 20130306101219 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:39:14 GMT 201303071313914 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "All it takes is a hiccup in the just-in-time supply chains we all rely on to force us into a place where we're running out of food," Jae Mather, director of sustainability at the Carbon Free Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uk-is-only-ever-a-fortnight-away-from-food-shortages/ 331839 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130306000000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:29:34 GMT 20130306092934 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:37:14 GMT 201303071313714 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 New government proposals demand suppliers of essential IT and utilities services continue to supply insolvent businesses to support attempts to salvage them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vendors-must-continue-to-supply-insolvent-firms/ 331707 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130305010000 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:02:27 GMT 20130305110227 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:45:52 GMT 2013030711114552 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "This investment will secure Britain's future as a world leader in industries like cars, where we have traditionally taken the lead, and new technologies such as wind turbine gears and semiconductor chips," said deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-and-industry-pump-213-million-into-manufacturing-supply-chain/ 331549 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130304000000 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:50:10 GMT 20130304105010 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:32:58 GMT 2013030512123258 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Nick Petford, vice chancellor of the University of Northampton and chairman of Procurement UK, said it is vital higher education institutes all work from the same definition to provide robust evidence of progress. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/universities-need-to-define-collaborative-spend/ 331378 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130301000000 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:23:02 GMT 20130301122302 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:03:56 GMT 2013030410100356 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Ensuring staff are on side when starting transformation projects is vital but is often not considered, according to a former director of the US Defense Logistics Agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/willing-workforce-crucial-to-change-management/ 331241 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130228010000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:46:04 GMT 20130228104604 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:36:44 GMT 2013030111113644 Hannah Whittaker News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2013 For the first time, the CIPS Middle East Awards will recognise the contribution and prowess of a young professional of the year in the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/are-you-the-middle-easts-procurement-professional-of-the-year/ 331234 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130228000000 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:22:04 GMT 20130228102204 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:07:36 GMT 2013030111110736 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The brewer has introduced a code of conduct into global contracts to ensure suppliers meet expected standards, according to the company's corporate responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/carlsberg-implements-code-of-conduct-in-contracts/ 331105 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130227013000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:55 GMT 20130227113055 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:34:54 GMT 201303071313454 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The majority of global food companies have not identified animal welfare in the supply chain as an issue, or do not provide evidence they are trying to improve it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/food-firms-fail-to-tackle-animal-welfare-in-the-supply-chain/ 331092 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130227010000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:53:15 GMT 20130227105315 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:53:18 GMT 201303041645318 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Analysis of 139 different products such as sausages and burger patties by Stellenbosch University revealed traces of "fraudulent" meats including goat and water buffalo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/substitute-meat-commonplace-in-south-africa-food-supply-chain/ 331077 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130227000000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:02:47 GMT 20130227100247 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:21:55 GMT 2013030612122155 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2013 The global brewer is constructing a new malting plant in South Africa, which will raise the amount of barley it sources locally. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/sabmiller-boosts-local-sourcing-with-r700-million-investment/ 330911 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130226003000 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:59:58 GMT 20130226095958 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:20:59 GMT 2013022710102059 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The Forum of Private Business has added the high street chain to its "hall of shame" as it lengthens payments terms from 60 to 90 days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/fpb-slates-monsoons-shameless-squeeze-on-suppliers/ 330779 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130225000000 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:35:57 GMT 20130225113557 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:16:41 GMT 201303061641641 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Trevor Manuel said in an attempt to modernise the public service "we've actually allowed for all manner of bad tendencies to take root". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/minister-calls-for-supply-chain-reform-in-south-africa/ 330675 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130223000000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:16:02 GMT 20130222171602 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:30:34 GMT 201302260993034 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The threat presented by increased costs in the supply chain is a bigger worry to finance directors this year, a survey has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cfos-more-concerned-by-risk-of-rising-prices/ 330596 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130222000000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:02:34 GMT 20130222110234 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:31:11 GMT 201302250993111 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The two office supply companies have agreed to merge, and have forecast up to $600 million (£392 million) savings over the next three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/office-depot-and-officemax-agree-merger/ 330469 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130221003000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:42:30 GMT 20130221114230 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:42:01 GMT 2013022212124201 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The ice cream brand, owned by General Mills, is to spend $125,000 training farmers and improving production techniques in Madagascar to create a more sustainable supply of vanilla. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vanilla-farmers-scoop-investment-from-hagen-dazs/ 330472 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130221003000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:50:41 GMT 20130221115041 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:29:30 GMT 2013022212122930 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The utilities business has expanded its deal with BravoSolution to include supplier performance management to boost efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/severn-trent-adopts-e-sourcing-to-streamline-procurement/ 330489 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130221000000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:56:48 GMT 20130221125648 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:14:01 GMT 2013022211111401 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The dairy and food company believes consolidating its business divisions and creating a unified supply chain will improve efficiency and cut overhead costs by £5 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dairy-crest-aims-for-savings-with-single-supply-chain/ 330335 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130220010000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:19:10 GMT 20130220121910 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:19:27 GMT 2013022112121927 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Buyers need to look at the demands and needs of customers and stakeholders before applying best practice techniques, according to the head of supplier performance and innovation at Novartis. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/best-practice-is-not-one-size-fits-all/ 330338 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130220000000 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:27:48 GMT 20130220122748 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:34:24 GMT 2013022112123424 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a AUS$1 billion (£667 million) investment to boost the competitiveness of domestic suppliers to help them win contracts at home and abroad. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australian-supply-chain-gets-1-billion-boost/ 330182 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:22:50 GMT 20130219112250 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:38:38 GMT 2013022012123838 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The charity has called on businesses to review supply chain compliance, following a two-year study into working conditions in Vietnam. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/oxfam-urges-companies-to-review-labour-standards/ 330229 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:31:57 GMT 20130219133157 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:52:46 GMT 2013022011115246 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain 2013 Nearly a third of companies have not carried out any checks on what takes place in their supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/most-companies-not-doing-due-diligence-on-supply-chain/ 330041 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130218010000 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:37:00 GMT 20130218103700 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:44:14 GMT 2013030611114414 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The facilities management provider has appointed the former supply chain manager at Manchester Airports Group as head of procurement and fleet. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ocs-hires-paul-morrison-to-lead-procurement/ 330039 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130218000000 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:22:54 GMT 20130218102254 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:09:06 GMT 2013022110100906 Paul Snell News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Profit at the supply chain division of the South African logistics and fleet business was 5 per cent lower than expected because of the impact of strikes by truck drivers last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/strike-action-limits-profit-at-super-group/ 329903 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130217000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:26:11 GMT 20130215152611 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:11:08 GMT 2013021912121108 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The drinks company is to lower the alcohol content of its bourbon whisky to make supplies go further, having experienced increased demand and the effects of a commodity shortage. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-problems-force-makers-mark-to-reduce-alcohol/ 329896 Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130216000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:08:20 GMT 20130215150820 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:35:48 GMT 2013021911113548 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The price of this particular grain is set to increase by almost 80 per cent as production is reduced in India and Pakistan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/basmati-rice-costs-to-rise-as-a-result-of-reduced-production/ 329817 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130215000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:33:10 GMT 20130215103310 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:41:30 GMT 201302180994130 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 The global beauty company has appointed him as senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/david-powell-to-apply-his-skills-to-avon-cosmetics/ 329812 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130215000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:17:01 GMT 20130215101701 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:11:29 GMT 2013021810101129 Paul Snell News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Cash flow is vital to small contractors experiencing the worse conditions in the sector, says Dr Noble Francis of the Construction Products Association. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/construction-buyers-should-share-risk-to-get-better-deals/ 329821 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130215000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:51:17 GMT 20130215105117 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:34:02 GMT 2013021810103402 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 Procurement in the cosmetics industry is fast-paced, works ahead of time and must balance the need for quality and value with innovation, sustainability and compliance. Pooja Kondhia reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/more-than-skin-deep/ 328858 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130214020000 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:01:31 GMT 20130207170131 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:38:35 GMT 2013021310103835 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2013 The healthcare services provider has hired Pfizer's former category lead to help the company meet the purchasing objectives of its clients. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/choiceone-appoints-andrew-gilkerson-as-procurement-director/ 329697 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:41:39 GMT 20130214104139 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:58:07 GMT 2013021510105807 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-middle-east-awards-open-for-entries/ 329694 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:15:37 GMT 20130214101537 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:49:26 GMT 2013021510104926 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hp-lays-down-law-on-student-labour/ 329552 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130213013000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:06:09 GMT 20130213100609 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:51:29 GMT 2013021410105129 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 It is hoped advertising deals associated with the golf contest on the government site will provide opportunities to Scottish suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/ryder-cup-contracts-up-for-grabs-on-public-sector-portal/ 329558 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130213010000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:26:05 GMT 20130213102605 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:28:03 GMT 2013021410102803 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Firms are facing a growing amount of disruption to their supply chains but many do not have sufficient risk programmes in place to deal with them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-risks-increasing-but-risk-management-is-not/ 329563 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130213003000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:40:22 GMT 20130213104022 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:45:25 GMT 2013030611114525 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 She will bolster the company's senior management team following the acquisition of 10 household brands from GlaxoSmithKline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rebecca-spittle-named-as-omega-pharmas-head-of-supply-chain/ 329557 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130213000000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:17:40 GMT 20130213101740 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:41:41 GMT 201303061644141 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The security services supplier announced today it will pay an extra £20 million to the organisers of the 2012 Olympic games after failing to deliver on its agreement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/g4s-to-pay-locog-70-million-in-compensation/ 329431 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130212010000 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:57:26 GMT 20130212115726 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:29:33 GMT 201302140992933 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Supply chain 2013 The uproar following the 'horse burger' scandal has shown how companies need to keep a close eye on suppliers, says Adam Leach. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news-focus/supply-chain-reactions/ 329286 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130212000000 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:47:43 GMT 20130211124743 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:24:26 GMT 2013021310102426 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain News focus 2013 Some 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/more-than-a-fifth-of-organisations-cut-buyers/ 329237 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130211000000 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:57:49 GMT 20130211095749 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:16:03 GMT 2013021310101603 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SM 100 Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The retailer has written to suppliers to remind them to ensure supply chains are sustainable, as demand for the drink grows worldwide. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/whole-foods-market-seeks-reassurance-from-coconut-water-suppliers/ 328943 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130208010000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:26:01 GMT 20130208112601 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:33:01 GMT 201302110993301 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The World Bank says disruptions to supply chains push up input costs by up to 200 per cent because of transport and telecoms barriers on the continent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/poor-infrastructure-in-africa-pushes-up-input-costs/ 328722 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130207003000 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:41:59 GMT 20130207094159 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:53:18 GMT 2013020810105318 Hannah Whittaker News Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The postal operator has enrolled its 50 largest vendors in its supplier relationship management system and now plans to increase that number. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/royal-mail-plans-roll-out-of-srm-system/ 328256 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130204000000 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:21:10 GMT 20130204112110 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:29:55 GMT 201303071312955 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2013 The retailer has collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature to develop a water strategy, which will include training purchasers on how water is used in production processes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hm-buyers-to-get-water-efficiency-training/ 328096 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130202000000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:33:17 GMT 20130201153317 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:31:29 GMT 2013020512123129 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2013 The retailer said the "breach of trust" with its supplier had been too great for it to continue to be supplied by the company after horse meat was discovered in burgers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tesco-terminates-deal-with-supplier-over-horse-burgers/ 327876 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130131013000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:03:55 GMT 20130131110355 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:38:05 GMT 201304111423805 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The security provider for the London 2012 Olympics was offered the opportunity to provide fewer guards during a contract renegotiation, but was confident it could meet a higher target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/g4s-turned-down-reduced-requirement-on-olympic-security-contract/ 327757 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130130013000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:01:39 GMT 20130130130139 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:36:21 GMT 2013013112123621 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability," said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-disruption-biggest-worry-for-executives/ 327701 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130130000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:37:09 GMT 20130130103709 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:16:10 GMT 2013013111111610 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies need to be willing to spend money to understand the impact of their suppliers on forests, according to Forest Footprint Disclosure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/more-investment-necessary-for-forest-supply-chain-transparency/ 327734 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130130000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:09:33 GMT 20130130120933 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:41:14 GMT 2013013110104114 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Supply chain 2013 A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wef-urges-co-ordinated-international-approach-to-supply-chain-risk/ 327479 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130129013000 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:22:51 GMT 20130129112251 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:20:57 GMT 2013020511112057 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2013 "Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don't tolerate it and we're working to eradicate it from our industry," the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/apple-uncovers-child-labour-at-11-supplier-factories/ 327267 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130128000000 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:06:56 GMT 20130128110656 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:31:24 GMT 2013020712123124 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2013 "For the second year running our survey shows that cost reduction remains the number one priority for organisations," said Jonathan Betts, marketing director at Science Warehouse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cost-cutting-still-the-main-focus-for-buyers/ 327012 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130125000000 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:10:38 GMT 20130125101038 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:37:16 GMT 201301280993716 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The FMCG company has brought forward its target date for sending zero waste to landfill from 2020 to 2015. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/unilever-to-meet-waste-target-five-years-early/ 326888 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130124013000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:31:15 GMT 20130124103115 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 10:53:48 GMT 2013012810105348 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The retailer has announced a series of new standards for vendors to meet, with the threat of debarment for unauthorised subcontracting, following a tragic fire at a factory in Bangladesh last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/walmart-outlines-zero-tolerance-supplier-policy/ 326904 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130124000000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:40:59 GMT 20130124114059 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:35:50 GMT 201301280993550 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Greenpeace says parent company Limited Brands has chance to move from "toxic villain to 'Detox angel'" with its ambitious commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chains and products. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/victorias-secret-commits-to-cut-out-chemicals-following-exposure/ 326706 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130123010000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:34:44 GMT 20130123123444 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:55:36 GMT 2013012411115536 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "The Cabinet Office has made a good start. However, it needs a more comprehensive assessment of its ICT and procurement reform initiatives," Amyas Morse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nao-praises-government-ict-savings/ 326692 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130123010000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:56:57 GMT 20130123115657 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:40:07 GMT 2013012410104007 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/emerging-markets-catch-up-with-brics/ 326675 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130123000000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:59:29 GMT 20130123105929 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:04:05 GMT 2013012511110405 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 Roger Seshan has left the construction firm to pursue opportunities in the power sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/laing-orourkes-supply-chain-chief-quits/ 326275 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130122013000 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:30:52 GMT 20130122103052 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:08:05 GMT 2013012312120805 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Just 38 per cent of suppliers have set emission reduction targets, which is hampering efforts by purchasers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/vendors-choke-progress-on-supply-chain-emissions/ 326315 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130122010000 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:06:17 GMT 20130122110617 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:11:51 GMT 2013012311111151 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Christine Tacon will oversee the conduct of supermarkets and their suppliers, and will have the power to investigate where she believes there has been a breach of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/former-co-op-farms-head-steps-up-as-groceries-code-adjudicator/ 326263 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130122000000 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:16:18 GMT 20130122101618 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:25:37 GMT 201301230992537 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Corporate investment is forecast to rise by 3.1 per cent this year, according to a report, as concerns regarding overseas markets begin to recede. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/greater-confidence-will-boost-business-spending/ 325945 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130121000000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:47:01 GMT 20130121114701 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:15:34 GMT 2013012211111534 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The retailer is the latest company to commit to a Greenpeace initiative to eradicate harmful chemicals from its supply chain by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/benetton-signs-pledge-to-detox-supply-chain/ 325926 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130121000000 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:26:12 GMT 20130121112612 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:42:32 GMT 2013012111114232 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2013 Improved fuel efficiency reduced emissions by 24 per cent, but more business travel resulted in an overall fall of 7 per cent over the past two years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/f1-teams-cut-carbon-emissions-by-7-per-cent/ 325533 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130120000000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:18:25 GMT 20130118151825 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:39:14 GMT 2013012210103914 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Travel Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The fallout from the controversy over burgers containing horse meat could help those buyers trying to build a business case for supplier development programmes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/horse-meat-burger-scandal-strengthens-case-for-supplier-development/ 325478 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130118013000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:02:38 GMT 20130118120238 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:57:28 GMT 201303041645728 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Contractors will have to make commitments about honesty, transparency and efficiency under a 'statement of priorities' to ensure the Department for International Development is getting value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/dfid-suppliers-told-to-sign-code-of-conduct/ 325496 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130118010000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:43:44 GMT 20130118124344 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:42:12 GMT 201301210994212 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Mark Hale has been appointed as the group's first supply chain director, responsible for supply chain and logistics operations at the retailer as part of an executive reshuffle. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/co-op-appoints-first-supply-chain-director/ 325148 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130117013000 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:02:47 GMT 20130117110247 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:17:35 GMT 2013011812121735 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 NHS buyers should discuss procurement strategy with clinicians in a welcoming environment and keep bureaucracy to a minimum, according to Dr Steve Ryan, medical director at Barts Health NHS Trust. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/doctor-prescribes-tonic-for-better-stakeholder-relations/ 325126 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:43:15 GMT 20130117104315 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:45:15 GMT 2013011810104515 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The number of companies involved in manufacturing solar panels will fall by 70 per cent this year due to falling prices and high operating costs, analyst IHS predicts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/future-not-bright-for-solar-panel-supply-chain/ 325112 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:30:54 GMT 20130117103054 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:54:21 GMT 2013011812125421 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 As Ghana's offshore oil industry matures, risks from piracy are rising for the supply chain, says Anna Reitman. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/under-attack/ 324468 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:57:32 GMT 20130115105732 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:22:06 GMT 2013020511112206 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2013 The automotive manufacturer has signed up for an electronic invoice system that will replace manual processes across Europe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nissan-gears-up-for-electronic-invoicing/ 324701 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130116000000 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:25:58 GMT 20130116102558 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:50:24 GMT 2013011710105024 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Forum of Private Business has attacked the pharmaceutical company over changes to the way it pays suppliers, but GlaxoSmithKline says most vendors would see "little to no impact". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/gsk-in-firing-line-over-payment-terms/ 324289 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130114000000 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:26:29 GMT 20130114122629 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:32:50 GMT 2013011610103250 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Japanese clothing chain's parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uniqlo-resolves-to-detoxify-supply-chain/ 323920 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130112000000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:36:37 GMT 20130111153637 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:46:18 GMT 201301150994618 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The photography retailer's inability to strike a deal with suppliers for further support was a factor in the company's entry into administration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/jessops-left-exposed-by-suppliers-terms/ 323728 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130111013000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:45:25 GMT 20130111104525 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:38:31 GMT 2013011412123831 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The former senior partner at law firm Herbert Smith will conduct an in-depth review into compliance procedures at the global engineering company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/lord-gold-to-lead-probe-into-rolls-royce-corruption-allegations/ 323688 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:31:00 GMT 20130111003100 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:16:48 GMT 20130111101648 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:11:46 GMT 2013011410101146 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A further £90 million of additional funding has been provided to a scheme to combat a shortage of skills in the UK supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-provides-extra-cash-to-boost-supply-chain-skills/ 323747 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130111000000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:07:47 GMT 20130111110747 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:30:00 GMT 201301140993000 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Lindenberg will replace Leo Lonergan who is retiring after 36 years at the oil and gas company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/chevron-appoints-maria-lindenberg-as-chief-procurement-officer/ 323252 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130110010000 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:39:26 GMT 20130110113926 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:30:17 GMT 2013011111113017 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Rising demand, more workers approaching retirement and a "stay put" culture has led to a scarcity of skilled supply chain professionals in the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/east-anglia-suffers-supply-chain-skills-shortage/ 323144 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130109013000 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:10:11 GMT 20130109121011 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:57:21 GMT 2013011011115721 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The two cloud supply chain software providers will create a combined organisation processing more than $100 billion (£62.3 billion) in transactions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/gt-nexus-to-merge-with-tradecard/ 323138 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130109000000 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:59:24 GMT 20130109115924 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:37:40 GMT 2013011011113740 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2013 New Age Electronics has been awarded a contract to manage the supply chain, logistics and distribution of Dr Dre's headphones and audio equipment in the US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/beats-by-dr-dre-takes-on-new-age/ 323150 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130109000000 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:30:49 GMT 20130109123049 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:21:27 GMT 2013011011112127 Hannah Whittaker News Supply chain 2013 The rail operator plans to reduce the cost of its procurement operations by 2019, under the organisation's business plan published today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/network-rail-to-boost-procurement-efficiency/ 322980 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130108010000 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:02:52 GMT 20130108130252 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:42:49 GMT 2013030510104249 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2013 The World Economic Forum has called for each nation to create a country risk officer position, to share information and tackle supply chain disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/countries-must-share-data-to-build-disaster-resilience/ 322961 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130108000000 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:58:12 GMT 20130108115812 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:08:24 GMT 2013010912120824 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Nearly half of buyers have cited improved engagement with stakeholders as their key aim for the year ahead in an SM poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/better-stakeholder-relations-tops-procurement-priority-for-2013/ 322919 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130108000000 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:58:16 GMT 20130108105816 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:27:56 GMT 201301091642756 Paul Snell News SM 100 SRM Supply chain 2013 A report has found finance directors are focusing on strategies such as cost reduction, even though they feel more positive about the prospects for the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cfos-on-the-defensive-despite-increased-optimism/ 322908 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130108000000 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:46:28 GMT 20130108104628 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:16:45 GMT 2013010912121645 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The supermarket has relaxed its specifications for fruit and vegetables to help farmers whose harvests were damaged by heavy rain in 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/waitrose-promises-support-for-weather-affected-suppliers/ 322736 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130107000000 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:56:09 GMT 20130107105609 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:14:53 GMT 201301171751453 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2013 The former Pizza Express supply chain chief will be responsible for managing the catering and restaurant business' multimillion-pound purchasing spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wsh-appoints-andy-milner-as-procurement-director/ 322729 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130107000000 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:38:40 GMT 20130107103840 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:16:27 GMT 201301071531627 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/enterprise-minister-calls-for-25-year-supply-chain-plan/ 322622 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130106000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:36:06 GMT 20130104153606 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:07:47 GMT 2013010811110747 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 The Queens Hotel and Spa has signed a contract with Pelican Buying Company to save between 8 to 10 per cent on its food costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bournemouth-hotel-takes-control-from-dictating-suppliers/ 322651 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130105000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:12:56 GMT 20130104171256 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:12:27 GMT 2013010711111227 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Worries over appointing the wrong person are holding back permanent appointments in the job market, but CPOs are urged to take "calculated risks" to support their company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-too-scared-to-make-the-wrong-hire-in-procurement/ 322542 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130104013000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:00:04 GMT 20130104100004 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:27:22 GMT 2013012412122722 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "It's a concern that so many firms still don't know what it is and what it means for them," said John Smart, partner at Ernst & Young. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/medium-sized-companies-ignorant-of-bribery-act/ 322540 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130104003000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:51:01 GMT 20130104095101 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:54:25 GMT 2013010710105425 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index for the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/service-sector-shrinks-for-first-time-in-two-years/ 322556 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130104000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:56:45 GMT 20130104105645 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:28:32 GMT 201301070992832 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Central departments will be expected to move back-office work, including procurement, to privately run shared service centres by the end of 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/government-predicts-600-million-savings-from-shared-services/ 322408 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130103013000 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:45:52 GMT 20130103104552 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:43:50 GMT 2013010411114350 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/avis-zips-up-deal-for-car-sharing-company/ 322416 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130103010000 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:08:04 GMT 20130103110804 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:11:57 GMT 2013010411111157 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "Extreme" emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/economic-pressure-will-demand-dynamic-supply-chains-in-2013/ 322318 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130102010000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:49:38 GMT 20130102114938 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:28:33 GMT 2013010311112833 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Working with a vendor to deal with a shortage of parts is more popular with purchasers than simply sourcing from a rival supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-stick-with-suppliers-through-shortages/ 322327 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130102003000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:07:23 GMT 20130102120723 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:02:08 GMT 2013010311110208 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The president of the National Farmers' Union has welcomed progress made in the past year but called for the supply chain to develop a closer working relationship to deal with the challenge of extreme weather. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/2013-will-be-crucial-year-for-food-supply-chain/ 322312 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130102000000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:18:02 GMT 20130102111802 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:49:08 GMT 201303041644908 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Professor Richard Wilding said he was "surprised, thrilled and humbled" to have been awarded an OBE in the 2013 New Year Honours list. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supply-chain-academic-richard-wilding-recognised-in-new-year-honours/ 322210 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121229000000 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:26:08 GMT 20121229122608 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:58:34 GMT 2013010211115834 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2012