Heineken’s cost reduction efforts falter as aluminium price rises
The complexity and unpredictability in cost reduction efforts have been illustrated this week by global beer manufacturer, Heineken.
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Brexit: What lies in store for procurement?
The UK Parliament has rejected the deal that the government had negotiated with the EU. With a potential no-deal scenario on the horizon, it looks like the UK will leave the European Union
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Nestlé aims for full supply chain transparency with blockchain
With emerging digital technology driving procurement transformation endeavours as never before, Swiss multinational food and beverage giant, Nestlé, is leading the way with a bold new blockchain-powered initiative, which it says will deliver full supply chain...
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#OneCommunity – providing strategic guidance to Langdale Primary School
Langdale is a school offering nursery to junior age children education and care, Odesma’s Executive Director, Ed Cross had an historic link as a governor until 12 years ago.
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Supermarkets failing to protect vulnerable workers in supply chains
Procurement practitioners have several spinning plates to balance, from category management to strategic sourcing to company cost reduction.
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How organisations can save money on travel procurement
In most organisations, procurement is not responsible for travel procurement, as it is usually handled by executives or a travel manager. If this is the case, it may surprise you to learn that travel is one of the biggest corporate expenses that you can control. If...
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