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M&S drives down road costsMarks & Spencer says it is finding efficiency savings to absorb the rapid increase in international transport costs that have arisen since the end of the recession. 31 August 2010
Prepare to be made to measureIf buyers are to examine their supply chains for ways to cut carbon emissions they need clear targets and the means to measure them, finds Lindsay Clark 31 August 2010
Beef farmers need immediate support from UK buyersFarmers unions have warned buyers in the beef supply chain that the long-term sustainability of UK production is threatened by continuing low prices. 27 August 2010
John Lewis recycles more than half its wasteThe John Lewis Partnership diverted more than half its operational waste from landfill last financial year, an increase of 49 per cent on the previous year. 25 August 2010
Major cement producer to expand in southern AfricaCement buyers in southern Africa could benefit from falling prices and greater security of supply with the opening of a plant by Ohorongo Cement in January 2011. 24 August 2010
EDF consolidates vendors as part of ethical targetEDF Energy has shed 15,000 suppliers in the past two years and is considering reducing numbers by a further 1,500. 17 August 2010
Locally produced green energy to be sold to national gridUK local authorities could soon become suppliers as well as buyers of energy. 10 August 2010
Sustainable procurement on track at Network RailThe rail infrastructure company looks likely to make sustainable a quarter of its spending on seven key materials by 2014. 06 August 2010
MoD looks to suppliers to help make its estate fit for the futureThe Ministry of Defence is asking suppliers for ideas that will ensure the UK's armed forces are able to live, work and train on a sustainable defence estate. 06 August 2010
Vital suppliesToday most humanitarian organisations such as charities and international aid groups operate with specific and diverse operational procedures and processes. 05 August 2010
Online tender scheme saves Devon £140,000 in paper and staffDevon County Council has saved thousands of pounds since setting up its online procurement portal in 2005. 04 August 2010
May the best team winWhat happened when Supply Management pitted two teams of experienced procurement and supply chain professionals against each other in London to source and buy a selection of weird and wonderful items? Watch video highlights and read a full account of the action 03 August 2010
Gove: EU rules add delay and cost to procuring schoolsEU procurement rules have made the tendering of school building more expensive, according to the UK education secretary. 02 August 2010
Scottish shared services get disappointing reviewThe public sector in Scotland needs to improve procurement practice to help the government reduce its deficit, according to business experts. 30 July 2010
Building firms warned to prepare for contract cutsThe UK government's contract renegotiations with major suppliers will hit construction firms harder than those in other sectors, according to accountants KPMG. 29 July 2010

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Beef farmers need immediate support from UK buyersFarmers unions have warned buyers in the beef supply chain that the long-term sustainability of UK production is threatened by continuing low prices.

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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
Be quick or deadAs supply chains get longer and more complex, how can companies mitigate risk and drive competitive advantage? Omera Khan, Imran Khan and Ron Jarman make the case for 'design-centric' businesses

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The report revealed shirts can be purchased for a quid and jumpers for two quid. Off the back of that, experts say that rising cotton and wool prices mean such year-on-year price drops are unsustainable. Isn't that obvious?

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Adding social valueA UK public sector buyer and a supplier explain how supported employment puts the 's' in CSR, and makes good business sense 27 August 2009

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