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Anheuser-Busch InBev rolls out global sourcing system

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:51:00 GMT

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world's leading brewer and one of the world's top five consumer products companies, has expanded the use of existing locally-deployed sourcing technology to support all its global operations.

Boston businesses team up to buy energy more cheaply

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:38:28 GMT

In Boston Buying Power's first year of existence hundreds of the US city's small businesses have teamed together to purchase electricity on the open market using the organisation, it has been reported.

Fieldglass focuses on HR business intelligence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:02:49 GMT

Fieldglass, a developer of platforms designed to help firms manage workers and services, has unveiled a business intelligence suite.

Healthcare expense experts call for 'lean management'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:56:04 GMT

The Center for Modeling Optimal Outcomes LLC, a US-based think tank, has unveiled an organisational operating model designed to reduce inefficient processes and wasteful spending in the healthcare sector.

European Commission aims to improve food supply chain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:05 GMT

The European Commission has unveiled plans to enhance the efficiency of Europe's food supply chain.

US Steel appoints new supply chain chief

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:27:57 GMT

US Steel United States Steel Corporation's vice president-supply chain & customer service John C. Price has elected to retire effective November 30, 2009, after 40 years of service with the company.

Cyber attacks push up US federal security budgets

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:20:52 GMT

US government spending is on the rise to counter the growing threat of cyber attacks on federal computer networks and the national infrastructure.

US Department of Justice exposes kickback fraud scam

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:05:54 GMT

The US Department of Justice has uncovered a kickback and fraud conspiracy at a federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund site in New Jersey.

Former IBM supply chain chief quits company

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:57:36 GMT

The former head of IBM's global supply chain operations, who has been charged with passing on privileged inside information, has left the company.

Thousands of jobs promised for UK wind industry supply chain

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:47:19 GMT

The UK Crown Estate has announced the dates of the three Scottish supply chain events for the offshore wind industry, promising that the developments can create tens of thousands of jobs.

Union backs Pennsylvania auditor general's campaign against waste

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:08:16 GMT

A union representing employees in Pennsylvania who work with the software that was the subject of an audit by the state's auditor general Jack Wagner claimed that the investigation was only the "tip of the iceberg" when it comes to waste in state government.

US Defense Logistics Agency tests voice technology

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:58:50 GMT

The US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is setting up a pilot project to assess the value of using voice technology for warehouse applications. The purpose of the one year trial contract, which has been awarded to McLane Advanced Systems, Vangard Voice and Psion Teklogix, is to create a voice prototype solution for warehouse applications used in DLA distribution depots globally.

Analysis: Global sourcing in the spotlight again

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:58:27 GMT

A slew of upcoming economic data is expected to provide definitive proof of what many observers have suspected for a month or more: Europe's economies are returning to growth. America is admittedly further behind, but the mood is lightening there, too.

Smart trucks set to hit the road

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:02:23 GMT

Road-based logistics will improve as trucks will become more fuel efficient, environmentally sound and safer due to the adoption of new technologies, according to new research.

US must open up public procurement to small IT firms

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:37:00 GMT

US lobby groups have called on the federal government to improve small IT businesses' access to federal procurement opportunities like those within the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).

Pennsylvania opens up state contracts to small firms

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:01:52 GMT

Pennsylvania's governor Edward G. Rendell has signed an executive order that he claims will ensure small businesses receive fair opportunities to compete for state-administered funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Pennsylvania's public procurement problems persist

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:34:25 GMT

Pennsylvania's auditor general Jack Wagner yesterday said that if the state government did not "voluntarily change" the way it allocates state contracts he would press the General Assembly to pass new legislation that would make bidding more competitive and less expensive to taxpayers.

Nik Hiremath appointed MWV's supply chain vice president

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:41:35 GMT

MeadWestvaco (MWV) has named Nik Hiremath as vice president, supply chain. Upon taking up the new appointment on October 1, 2009 Hiremath will take control of MWV's global supply chain, including sourcing, logistics, distribution and transportation.

US supply chain blitz targets counterfeit drugs

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:33:24 GMT

Substandard and counterfeit versions of medicines are threatening the lives of thousands of people throughout the developing world suffering from diseases including malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention warn.

'Enormous defence procurement growth' for BRIC nations

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:19:49 GMT

The rapidly developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) will reach their collective peak by 2050, overtaking current economic leaders to emerge as the world's richest nations, experts predict.

Supply chain managers must prepare economic 'comeback plan'

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:59:48 GMT

Supply chain managers face a steep uphill climb as the global economy inches out of recession, an expert has warned.

Markit Flash PMI reports Euro-zone recovery

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:47:53 GMT

There are strong signs of recovery in the Euro-zone economy, a new poll of purchasing managers has revealed.

Former US army officer found guilty of contract bribery

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:39:58 GMT

A former US Army contracting official has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for accepting more than $80,000 in bribes. James Paul Clifton, 35 was found guilty of taking the bribes in exchange for corruptly providing contract work to two Afghan trucking companies.

US offers $87m to help develop solar energy technologies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:24:55 GMT

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has vowed to make up to $87m available to support the development of new solar energy technologies and the deployment of carbon-free solar energy systems. Of this funding, $50 million comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

UK clampdown hits construction contract tendering

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:37 GMT

A recent clampdown by the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on construction contract tendering has led to widespread revision of bid documents and reissuing of contracts, new research reveals.