Monthly Archives: March 2012

Government delays mandatory carbon reporting decision

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs says more time is needed to consider whether the benefits will outweigh the cost to UK businesses.

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Sharing information key to successful supply chain collaboration

Buyers and suppliers are on the same page when it comes to what they want from their partners.

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Automotive JV to launch four projects in 2012

A joint venture between automotive giants GM and Peugeot Citroen which puts collaborative purchasing as a key part of its strategy, will launch four projects before October.

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Automotive JV to launch four projects in 2012

A joint venture between automotive giants GM and Peugeot Citroen which puts collaborative purchasing as a key part of its strategy, will launch four projects before October.

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Fiat suppliers to get access to Chrysler contracts

The procurement chief of Chrysler Group has suggested that Fiat suppliers are set to win additional contracts in the US as the US carmaker begins selling Fiat-based vehicles.

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Hitachi launches cost-cutting initiative

Japanese conglomerate Hitachi has announced plans to cut its annual operating costs by 5% in four years as it looks to improve financials.

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UK Post Office prepares to re-procure IT managed services

The UK Post Office is gearing up to reorganise its IT procurement operations as it prepares to spin off from the Royal Mail.

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UK Post Office prepares to re-procure IT managed services

The UK Post Office is gearing up to reorganise its IT procurement operations as it prepares to spin off from the Royal Mail.

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PAC questions procurement card security checks

But Cabinet Office minister Ian Watmore points out there is no evidence of systemic abuse of the cards and the number of potentially fraudulent transactions is less than 100 in four million.

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Oil tanker driver strike vote poses supply chain risk

Logistics companies relied upon by buyers may not be able to fulfil demands if strike action voted for by UK oil tanker drivers goes ahead.

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