http://www.procurementleaders.com Latest News from the European Leaders in Procurement Network RSS 2.0 http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/caterpillar-asia-sourcing-india/?version=1 Construction-giant Caterpillar is to invest $200 million as it looks to make India its regional sourcing hub in Asia. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:08:52 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/caterpillar-asia-sourcing-india/?version=1 2008-07-04T08:08:52Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/infor-supply-risk-legislation/?version=1 Supply chain managers are currently spending up to 52 days a year keeping up with, and complying with supply chain legislation, according to a new survey. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:57:39 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/infor-supply-risk-legislation/?version=1 2008-07-04T07:57:39Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/ariba-blooberg-google-paypal/?version=1 The Bloomberg for spend management - that's how Ariba president Kevin Costello described the company's new supplier network, as he outlined what he views as the future of spend management. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:15:32 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/ariba-blooberg-google-paypal/?version=1 2008-07-03T16:15:32Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/recession-economy-us-jobs-costs/?version=1 Employers in the US cut a massive 62,000 jobs in June, according to figures released by the country' Labour Department. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:57:03 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/recession-economy-us-jobs-costs/?version=1 2008-07-03T13:57:03Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/energy-oil-power-us-unep-gas/?version=1 Spending on green power soared by 60 per cent in 2007 as companies looked for alternative energy sources following huge cost rises in oil and ongoing concerns over climate concerns. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:25:58 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/energy-oil-power-us-unep-gas/?version=1 2008-07-03T13:25:58Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/china-patent-microsoft-ft/?version=1 China is tightening its intellectual property laws relating to foreign companies operating within its borders. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:38:18 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/china-patent-microsoft-ft/?version=1 2008-07-03T12:38:18Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/eurozone-ecb-inflation-europe/?version=1 Interest rates in the eurozone look set to rise as the European Central Bank grapples with the continued threat of inflation in the region. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:14:59 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/eurozone-ecb-inflation-europe/?version=1 2008-07-03T09:14:59Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bravosolution-costs-visibility/?version=1 Public sector procurement staff are struggling to carry out their role effectively, a new study by BravoSolution has found. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:19:44 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bravosolution-costs-visibility/?version=1 2008-07-02T08:19:44Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/energy-oil-unep-gas/?version=1 Spending on green power soared by 60 per cent in 2007 as companies looked for alternative energy sources following huge cost rises in oil and ongoing concerns over climate concerns. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:03:01 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/energy-oil-unep-gas/?version=1 2008-07-02T08:03:01Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bis-economy-inflation-debt/?version=1 The global economic slowdown could be deeper and longer than first feared, the Bank for International Settlements has claimed. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:59:34 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bis-economy-inflation-debt/?version=1 2008-07-01T08:59:34Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/sony-supply-japan-brazil/?version=1 Sony is looking to its supply chain to boost flagging sales and achieve its ambitious expansion targets in the emerging markets. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:34:50 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/sony-supply-japan-brazil/?version=1 2008-07-01T08:34:50Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/wimpey-construction-uk-property/?version=1 One of the UK's biggest construction companies is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, as stagnation in the property market takes it toll. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:49:21 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/wimpey-construction-uk-property/?version=1 2008-07-01T07:49:21Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/eu-cost-telecoms-mobile/?version=1 The EU looks set to further cut the cost of mobile phone calls on the continent by announcing plans to reduce the fee operators charge each other for using their networks. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:54:07 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/eu-cost-telecoms-mobile/?version=1 2008-06-30T07:54:07Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/inbev-anheuser-busch-budweiser/?version=1 The battle between two of the world's largest brewers has been handed some extra fizz after Anheuser-Busch - the makers of Budweiser - told InBev that its $46bn bid was "financially inadequate". Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:50:25 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/inbev-anheuser-busch-budweiser/?version=1 2008-06-27T09:50:25Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/manpower-talent-sourcing-/?version=1 The US and China are the two most popular countries for sourcing talent, according to new study by recruitment-giant Manpower. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:07:13 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/manpower-talent-sourcing-/?version=1 2008-06-26T13:07:13Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/tesco-supply-chain-asia-recall/?version=1 Tesco has recalled a "significant number" of its own-brand canned beans and sausages in a move that is likely to act as a wake-up call to the company's supply chain. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:55:56 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/tesco-supply-chain-asia-recall/?version=1 2008-06-26T12:55:56Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/opec-oil-us-dollar-iran/?version=1 Opec has dampened speculation that it will increase its oil production, claiming that high prices are not down to any issues with supply. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:43:50 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/opec-oil-us-dollar-iran/?version=1 2008-06-25T12:43:50Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/america-counterfeiting-action/?version=1 Counterfeit and pirated goods are costing the US economy dear and “endangering” the American public, a US Senate Panel has heard. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:17:05 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/america-counterfeiting-action/?version=1 2008-06-24T15:17:05Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/zara-victim-ethical-storm/?version=1 Fashion retailer Zara has shutdown a supplier’s factory in Bangladesh after workers complained of ill-treatment, the BBC has said. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:07:33 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/zara-victim-ethical-storm/?version=1 2008-06-24T15:07:33Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/adidas-keep-indonesia-sourcing/?version=1 German footwear giant Adidas has pledged to maintain its sourcing levels from Indonesia – despite dumping a major local supplier from the country. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:29:19 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/adidas-keep-indonesia-sourcing/?version=1 2008-06-23T12:29:19Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/manufacturers-supply-chain/?version=1 Manufacturers are increasingly looking to their supply chains to boost profits and cut costs, according to the latest research by Archstone Consulting. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:26:15 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/manufacturers-supply-chain/?version=1 2008-06-23T12:26:15Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bbc-panorama-ethical-sourcing/?version=1 The UK government has been urged to take a tough stance on child labour after an investigation by BBC’s Panorama uncovered evidence of suppliers in India exploiting underage workers. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:19:57 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/bbc-panorama-ethical-sourcing/?version=1 2008-06-23T12:19:57Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/chinese-fuel-price-hikes/?version=1 The continued threat of fuel shortages and power failures throughout the summer has prompted a sharp hike in fuel prices by the Chinese government. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:47:04 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/chinese-fuel-price-hikes/?version=1 2008-06-20T11:47:04Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/cfo-research-brings-sunshine/?version=1 Wide-ranging research involving top finance figures from around the world has painted a surprising picture of the health of the global economy. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:16:34 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/cfo-research-brings-sunshine/?version=1 2008-06-20T11:16:34Z http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/apple-iphone-sales-double-2009/?version=1 Sales of the new iPhone are set to double in 2009, handing Apple a welcome boost and causing the target price of the company’s shares to soar. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:39:52 GMT http://www.europeanleaders.net/news/latestnews/apple-iphone-sales-double-2009/?version=1 2008-06-19T10:39:52Z