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Friday, July 03, 2009
Friday, July 03, 2009
Latest Procurement News
Tesco under fire for supplier relations
British retail giant Tesco - the third largest in the world - has come under fire from a worker's union over the condition that some of its UK suppliers ask their staff to work under.
UK manufacturing slump slows
UK manufacturing activity slowed at its slowest rate for 12 months in June, as hopes of an end to the downturn continue to grow.
09:15, 03 Jul, 2009
Boeing to gain control of its supply chain
In an attempt to get more control over its troubled 787 Dreamliner production operation, Boeing is in negotiations to buy operations from one its main suppliers.
10:34, 02 Jul, 2009
Procurement concerns core to mining deal
The merger of two of the world's largest mining groups, Xstrata and Anglo American, may struggle to get approval because of concerns over the level of possible synergies the combination would provide.
10:20, 02 Jul, 2009
Supply chain management key to Palm
Mobile technology company Palm has put the development of its supply chain and supply chain management at the top of its list of priorities as it continues to develop new technology.
09:06, 01 Jul, 2009
Supplies run dry at drinks retailer
British off-licence chain Threshers is suffering disruptions in its supply chain because of a reduction in credit insurance being offered to its suppliers.
08:48, 01 Jul, 2009
DHL Supply Chain expands Chinese operation
DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to add 10 transportation hubs in China by the end of 2009, as it looks to cope with growing demand for domestic shipping.
10:11, 30 Jun, 2009
MOD procurement under fire as project struggles to stay afloat
The procurement practices of the Ministry of Defence have come under fire after it emerged that the future of the project to build Britain's biggest aircraft carriers was in doubt.
09:55, 30 Jun, 2009
Further woes at steel giant
A global slump in demand has led to steel giant Corus being forced to lay off a further 2,000 staff.
09:20, 29 Jun, 2009
Procurement to blame for poor WPP performance
The boss of the world's largest marketing and communications group, WPP, has blamed the increased involvement of procurement in contract negotiations for his company's worse-than-expected performance.
08:57, 29 Jun, 2009
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