Purchasing to help Cadbury fight off Kraft takeover bid
Cadbury to look towards economies in procurement to reject Kraft's advances
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Recession driving stronger supply chain partnerships
Improved relationships with supply chain expected to be standard practice once economy rallies
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New Look aims to double in size and be bigger than Next
New Look reveals plans to double its retail space and overtake Next in the UK
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United Biscuits Commits to Sustainable Palm Oil by 2010
United Biscuits has become one of the first food manufacturers to make a clear commitment to using fully sustainable, certified palm oil across its product portfolio
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Supply complexity blamed for safety issues in medical devices
A recent Sparta Systems poll finds increasing global supply chain complexity could be compromising the safety of medical devices.
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M&S plans £1bn capital expenditure on IT and Supply Chain
Marks and Spencer releases plans to invest £1billion in its I.T. and Supply Chain by 2015.
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Pharmaceutical trade opens between India and South Korea
A new trade deal between India and South Korea looks set to boost the pharmaceutical sector.
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Money for old rubbish
Ethanol made from household rubbish is the latest biofuel to hit production.
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Asia remains a priority for Zara
Following Zara's Quarter 2 results, the company remain commited to Asian expansion.
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Mike Pringle joins Positive Purchasing as Director of Sales
Positive Purchasing's new on-line Academy receives a boost with new expert, dedicated member of staff.
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Gulf State invests in global agribusiness
Qatar is to invest millions in worldwide agribusiness in an attempt to increase its own food security.
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China barring entrance to EU companies
A new report from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China states that EU companies are finding it harder to do business in China.
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UK Government to appoint Advisor on Construction Procurement
The UK Government has announced plans to appoint a Chief Construction Officer in order to ensure maximum value for money within Government construction procurement.
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Pepsi & Coca-Cola named in Chinese water infringency report
Pepsi and Coca-Cola are placed on notice for water infringements in the Chinese capital of Beijing
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Soaring price of sugar
Lack of Indian monsoon and poor government management blamed for soaring price of sugar.
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Market fluxes could mean shift in supplier power
Could rapidly changing market places mean the balance of power with your supplier is shifting? Record numbers of bankruptcies and growing accusations of Protectionism mean the balance of power with your supplier could be changing without you realising it. Here we discuss how to maximise your position in these turnbulent times.
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Globalisation - avoiding the culture clash
The social and cultural implications of Globalisation can have an enormous impact on business negotiations.
With increasing interaction between East and West, different cultures look set to be conferring well into the future. However, there isn’t just an economic impact of reaching out beyond your own borders. In order to excel in business negotiations and make the most of opening markets, it’s essential to understand the social and cultural differences found around the world.
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Government urges re-think on food production
The government has published its first ever UK Food Security Assessment, outlining key threats to future food production.
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BBC to focus on managing supply chain more effectively
Following Woolworths partnership loss, BBC Annual Report states a need to manage its contracts more effectively.
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Japan's leading drinks companies in merger talks
A Japanese drinks merger could form one of the largest beverage companies in the world.
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Swine Flu - What is the risk to your supply chains?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently raised its Swine Flu pandemic alert to phase 6, meaning a pandemic is underway. What risk does this present to your supply chains?
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Boeing 787 Production delayed
Delay to production of Boeing 787 highlights the dangers of a Global Supply Chain. On Tuesday June 23rd, Boeing’s share price dropped almost 9% when the company announced the test flight of its new 787 Dreamliner would be delayed due to structural flaws.
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Protectionism - Are we pulling up the ladder?
At the recent G20 summit, global leaders rejected protectionism as an appropriate response to the current financial crisis. However, there is still some evidence of it occuring throughout the globe. On March 23rd, the World Trade Organisation released predictions that global trade will drop by 9% this year. As most products are now part of an international supply chain, not just a domestic one, the knock-on effects of reduction in product demand reverberate around the world.
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Suppier insolvencies - How at risk are you?
The number of company insolvencies double in Qtr 1 2009 – Is this something Purchasing teams should be worried about and how can you protect your company?
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Purchasing for the world's cheapest car
It’s heralded as having the potential to change millions of lives. At £1700, the Tata Nano is the world’s cheapest car. So what role did Purchasing play producing this truly remarkable innovation?
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Protecting your supply chain against piracy on the high seas
Mention piracy and it conjures up images of a slightly twitching Johnny Depp, swash buckling, pillaging and lovable rogues. The reality, however, is somewhat different. Modern day pirates steal cargo, steal ships and take hostages, and they have the potential to cause havoc in the world’s supply chain.
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Can CSR survive the recession?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) covers a wide range of philanthropic activities. From labour relations and human rights in outsourced countries, to environmental sustainability and voluntary work carried out by employees. The corporate world is under increasing pressure, from both consumers and the government, to act responsibly in all areas of its business. Many businesses have now taken up this challenge, but can CSR survive the current economic crisis?
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