http://www.procurementleaders.com Latest News from the Procurement Leaders Network RSS 2.0 http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/tesco-supplier-relations/?version=1 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. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:42:06 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/tesco-supplier-relations/?version=1 2009-07-03T08:42:06Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/uk-manufacturing-slump-slows/?version=1 UK manufacturing activity slowed at its slowest rate for 12 months in June, as hopes of an end to the downturn continue to grow. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:15:01 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/uk-manufacturing-slump-slows/?version=1 2009-07-03T08:15:01Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/boeing-control-supply-chain/?version=1 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:34:13 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/boeing-control-supply-chain/?version=1 2009-07-02T09:34:13Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-core-mining-deal/?version=1 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:57 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-core-mining-deal/?version=1 2009-07-02T09:20:57Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/supply-chain-key-to-palm/?version=1 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:06:50 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/supply-chain-key-to-palm/?version=1 2009-07-01T08:06:50Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/supplies-run-dry-drinks-retailer/?version=1 British off-licence chain Threshers is suffering disruptions in its supply chain because of a reduction in credit insurance being offered to its suppliers. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:48:51 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/supplies-run-dry-drinks-retailer/?version=1 2009-07-01T07:48:51Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/dhl-supply-chain-china-operation/?version=1 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. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:11:27 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/dhl-supply-chain-china-operation/?version=1 2009-06-30T09:11:27Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/mod-procurement-under-fire/?version=1 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. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:55:18 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/mod-procurement-under-fire/?version=1 2009-06-30T08:55:18Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/further-woes-at-steel-giant/?version=1 A global slump in demand has led to steel giant Corus being forced to lay off a further 2,000 staff. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:20:54 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/further-woes-at-steel-giant/?version=1 2009-06-29T08:20:54Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-blame-poor-wpp/?version=1 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:57:48 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-blame-poor-wpp/?version=1 2009-06-29T07:57:48Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/protectionism-a-misunderstanding/?version=1 Reports in the western media that the Chinese government was pursuing protectionist trade policies are the result of a misunderstanding, according to Chinese commerce minister Chen Deming. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:49:19 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/protectionism-a-misunderstanding/?version=1 2009-06-29T07:49:19Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/microsoft-windows-7-discount/?version=1 Most organisations will still be feeling the pain of a long, expensive and ultimately unsatisfying upgrade to Windows Vista - an operating system which has received little in the way of acclaim. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:14:51 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/microsoft-windows-7-discount/?version=1 2009-06-26T08:14:51Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/7,000-ba-staff-accept-pay-cuts/?version=1 In a stark example of the problems blighting the airline industry, iconic airline British Airways was forced to go to its staff, cap in hand, asking for money. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:03:23 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/7,000-ba-staff-accept-pay-cuts/?version=1 2009-06-26T08:03:23Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/automotives-supplier-on-brink/?version=1 Lear Corporation, the world's second-largest manufacturer of seats for the auto industry is on the brink of filing for bankruptcy, according to the New York Times. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:53:11 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/automotives-supplier-on-brink/?version=1 2009-06-26T07:53:11Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/ford-procurement-chief-woes/?version=1 Suppliers to the automotive industry are well known to have had a difficult time of late, but quite how bleak the landscape has been brought into stark contrast by a senior purchasing executive at Ford. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:54:39 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/ford-procurement-chief-woes/?version=1 2009-06-25T07:54:39Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/global-container-market-shrink/?version=1 The chief executive of the world's largest container freight operator has predicted that cargo volumes will drop by more than 10%, and show now growth next year. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:14:23 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/global-container-market-shrink/?version=1 2009-06-24T08:14:23Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/former-bt-cpo-irish-provider/?version=1 Meryl Bushell, the former CPO of BT, and regular contributor to Procurement Leaders, has joined Irish technology company and consultancy, Supplierforce, as a non-executive director. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:01:04 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/former-bt-cpo-irish-provider/?version=1 2009-06-24T08:01:04Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/analysis-finance-procurement/?version=1 The gulf between procurement and finance is in danger of becoming of yawning chasm, according to the findings of a recent report by a leading European Business School and Basware released earlier this week. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:48:11 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/analysis-finance-procurement/?version=1 2009-06-24T07:48:11Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/shanghai-port-free-storage/?version=1 Shanghai International Port, the largest port operator by volume in mainland China, is allowing large clients to store its empty containers at the port virtually for free to give the impression that loads are high and business good. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:52:20 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/shanghai-port-free-storage/?version=1 2009-06-23T07:52:20Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/uk-institute-ceo-stands-down/?version=1 Less than 18 months after joining the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, its chief executive Simon Sperryn has decided to step down, with David Noble, a procurement and Cips lifer, taking over his duties. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:40:02 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/uk-institute-ceo-stands-down/?version=1 2009-06-23T07:40:02Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/cfos-ignore-supply-chain-risks/?version=1 Finance directors are ignoring risk management processes in favour of sharp cost cutting in response to the economic downturn. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:11:59 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/cfos-ignore-supply-chain-risks/?version=1 2009-06-22T11:11:59Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/mining-giants-potential-merger/?version=1 Global mining giants Anglo American and Xstrata could be destined to come together after the chief executive of Xstrata bowed to investor pressure and approached Anglo about a potential deal. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:29:10 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/mining-giants-potential-merger/?version=1 2009-06-22T08:29:10Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/stimulus-billions-lost-fraud/?version=1 Up to $500bn of public cash intended to boost global economies could be lost to fraud due to poor procurement practice, according to a report by risk management firm, Kroll. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:11:19 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/stimulus-billions-lost-fraud/?version=1 2009-06-22T08:11:19Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-lead-recruitment/?version=1 As unemployment continues to rise across Europe procurement is playing an increasingly important role in labour recruitment - an area that is being scrutinised more heavily than at any time in generation. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:23:31 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/procurement-lead-recruitment/?version=1 2009-06-19T10:23:31Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/half-businesses-import-duties/?version=1 Just 52% of businesses look at customs duties as a potential area for cost savings, according to recent research by Deloitte. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:57:53 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/half-businesses-import-duties/?version=1 2009-06-19T07:57:53Z