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Consilience - the unity of knowledge_2
This latest book by Edward Wilson must be at the forefront on the unity of knowledge. Wilson demonstrates that research for the Ionian enlightenment may be achievable in the next millennium. The major debate in social science theory (and therefore in business management thinking) has always been between the nature (structure) versus nurture (agent) schools of thinking.
Purchasers back Blair on fuel stance_2
Top purchasing and supply management professionals are backing Tony Blair’s tough stance against the fuel protestors, according to a new poll.
Business travellers to reap benefits_2
Corporate travel buyers can look forward to greater transparency in their spend on travel, as travel agents gear up for the loss of commission from airlines.
Chaos casts shadow over rail freight_2
The speed restrictions and repair work begun after the Hatfield derailment in October could signal the death knell for the rail freight industry, according to industry commentators.
Freight study looks at canal options_2
The government is looking to Britain’s 3,000-mile canal network to carry more freight and ease the pressure on overburdened rail and road networks.
Tight security surrounds PS2 airlift_2
Electronics manufacturer Sony is carrying out secret massive airlifts of its PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game console into Europe amid the tightest security the company has ever put in place.
Suppliers ‘to escape legal penalties’_2
Companies whose maintenance and repair contracts are disrupted by government restrictions to counter the food and mouth outbreak are unlikely to get any redress in the courts, according to a supply chain expert.
Plane to hit new outsourcing heights_2
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus Industrie will outsource more parts for its super-jumbo A380 than for any previous model, according to Ray Wilson, executive vice-president of purchasing.
Product claims total desktop control_2
Solutions provider MaterialNet’s latest project promises total desktop management of a company’s global sourcing process.
Rover plans onsite R&D collaboration_2
MG Rover’s supply chain director has confirmed that the company could be the first European car maker to move supplier collaboration onsite for research and development.
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