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Mushrooms used to wrap Dell desktop computersThe computer company, which already uses bamboo and mushrooms as alternatives to foam, commits to waste-free packaging by 2020. 19 June 2013
Individual shortlist announced for CIPS SM Awards 2013Leaders 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. 18 June 2013
Team shortlist announced for CIPS SM Awards 2013This year's shortlist features 62 entries across 10 team categories. 18 June 2013
Major energy users report carbon emissions cutSome 70 per cent of participants in the government's CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme have reported a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. 14 June 2013
TNT Express takes top prize at DWP supplier awardsThe courier was recognised at the Department for Work & Pensions' vendor awards for reducing carbon emissions and supporting the SME agenda. 13 June 2013
More than two thirds of firms satisfied with current suppliersSome 70 per cent of companies have expressed "no interest" in taking on new vendors, according to a poll. 13 June 2013
Network Rail boosts purchasing productivityJim 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. 13 June 2013
Proving VFM in FM a tough taskDemonstrating value for money in the procurement of facilities management services is one of the key issues facing experts in the field. 12 June 2013
Develop marketing expertise for more effective negotiationsProcurement professionals without the right knowledge will end up on the losing side of negotiations according to the World Federation of Advertisers. 12 June 2013
News focus: A collapse in confidenceAre firms taking sufficient steps to undo the damage caused by rogue supply chains? Andrew Allen reports. 11 June 2013
M&S makes progress on 'Plan A'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. 10 June 2013
Demand for supply chain finance up 40 per centSuppliers' desire for alternative financing methods is expected to continue to grow albeit more slowly, according to research. 09 June 2013
No block on foreign suppliers providing UK critical infrastructureMPs on the Intelligence and Security Committee said to prohibit foreign vendors supplying vital infrastructure projects would be impractical and might not address security concerns. 08 June 2013
Modern buyers must be social media savvyProcurement 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. 07 June 2013
Hornby seeks to diversify supply base"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. 07 June 2013

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