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Sainsbury's rewards suppliers for their effortsThe supermarket giant this week presented awards to strategic partners for innovation, quality and service and more. 20 May 2013
EE demands innovation from supply chainThe 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. 20 May 2013
Etihad Airways named procurement team of the year at CIPS Middle East AwardsThe 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. 20 May 2013
Middle East companies must show leadership on CSRThe 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. 20 May 2013
BT suppliers cut carbon footprintAn 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. 19 May 2013
Fashion brands sign up to Bangladesh safety actRetailers 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. 17 May 2013
Jeweller CRED recognised for supply chain transparencyThe 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. 17 May 2013
Flexibility will differentiate supply chains in futureHow 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. 16 May 2013
Businesses expect more UK sourcingUK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives. 15 May 2013
Purchasers don't anticipate rise in on-shoringThere 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. 15 May 2013
Qatar Shell promotes supply chain to SMEsThe oil and gas company brought together more than 100 small and medium businesses last week to explain its tendering processes and upcoming contract opportunities. 15 May 2013
SMEs not keen on offshore financeMore than 70 per cent of finance directors at small businesses would not offshore finance and accounting services with concerns over service and cultural barriers. 14 May 2013
Car manufacturers' SRM progress stallsThere has been no significant change in supplier relations at the major US-based automotive manufacturers in the past year, according to an annual study. 13 May 2013
McDonald's invites public to scout out supply chainThe 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. 13 May 2013
Government rebuffs defence procurement tax recommendationThe 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. 10 May 2013

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Source of concernHow far you take responsible procurement through your supply chain depends on the potential risks or benefits, says Shaun McCarthy 27 August 2009
On your marksIt's essential to have the right supplier, but how do you decide who's fit for the job? Peter Smith examines the pros and cons of a few approaches to assessing bids and tenders 22 October 2009

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