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Friday, March 19, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Latest Procurement News
Nestlé cuts ties with palm oil supplier over environmental concerns
Sourcing contracts between Nestlé and Indonesian palm oil producer Sinar Mas have been terminated following criticism from environmental pressure groups.
Poor procurement costs UK public sector £15bn a year
The UK public sector is "squandering" at least £25bn a year because of poorly managed procurement and outsourcing processes, new research claims.
10:03, 19 Mar, 2010
Analysis: Green travel strategies put to the test
Travel spend is, for some, a gateway to cost savings, quick wins on sustainability targets and a polished corporate image. Yet, for procurement to access these benefits, there are obstacles to overcome, some less obvious than others.
09:43, 19 Mar, 2010
CBI talks up ray of hope for UK manufacturing sector
Overseas demand for UK-made goods is continuing to recover with export orders at their least depressed levels since August 2008, according to new research.
09:30, 19 Mar, 2010
US faces rare earth supply chain 'crisis'
The US is facing an "impending crisis" in the supply of rare earth elements, a consortium of firms has claimed.
08:56, 19 Mar, 2010
Fuel tax proposed to pay for US highways upgrade
The US government has been urged to boost investment in the nation's highways to facilitate improved movement of goods and so make supply chains more efficient.
09:16, 18 Mar, 2010
US hospital purchasing officer admits bid rigging and fraud
A former New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) purchasing official has pleaded guilty to conspiring to rig bids on re-insulation services contracts.
09:10, 18 Mar, 2010
Green legislation to impact COTS sourcing for defence firms
As environmental legislation impacts on future electronic component design and manufacturing trends, it will become increasingly important for the defence industry to assess the total cost benefits of COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf)-sourced components, experts argue.
08:48, 18 Mar, 2010
Canada-based group patches up supply chain for 11 hospitals
Champlain Health Supply Services (CHSS), a newly formed shared service organisation that provides integrated supply chain services to 11 hospitals in the greater Ottawa area, has implemented technology to increase efficiencies for its participating hospitals.
09:08, 17 Mar, 2010
China fuels global growth in oil demand
A leap in oil demand in China this January has led the International Energy Agency (IEA) to revise its global oil demand forecast.
09:02, 17 Mar, 2010
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