Monthly Archives: January 2012

CFOs at UK companies keenest to cut costs

A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing.

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Freezing weather sends orange juice prices higher

Florida, which produces around 15% of global oranges, has been hit by a cold weather front, sending prices of the fruit soaring on fears that lasting damage could have been caused.

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Military urged to take aim at procurement

Defence-sector organisations should boost procurement efficiency by adopting a cost-wise readiness methodology, according to a consulting firm.

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Former Fujitsu procurement chief joins 4C

The former vice president of global procurement at IT services company Fujitsu, Guy Allen, has joined procurement consulting and outsourcing firm 4C Associates as managing partner.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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Dunkin’ Donuts procurement goes national

Deliveries and purchasing will now be provided solely by the National NDCP across the US, standardising costs.

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Dunkin’ Donuts procurement goes national

Deliveries and purchasing will now be provided solely by the National NDCP across the US, standardising costs.

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Services sector hits five-month high

“The upturn in the UK services sector in December provides some encouraging news,” Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.

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Services sector hits five-month high

“The upturn in the UK services sector in December provides some encouraging news,” Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.

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