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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Last chance to enter inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards
There is just one week left before the awards entry deadline on 3 April.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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SMEs must see procurement as a cost-saver
“Although some small businesses still see hiring a procurement manager as a luxury, those who take the plunge quickly see tangible cost savings,” a recruiter has said.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Up skilling vital for procurement professionals in 2012
A continued focus on reducing operating costs will have “mixed consequences” for procurement, supply chain and logistics professionals in 2012, according to a new report.
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Global IT supply chains create ‘multiple risks’
The globalisation of technology supply chains is leaving the US government open to “multiple risks”, a new federal report has warned.
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Huawei barred from Australian broadband project
Chinese telecoms supplier Huawei has been barred from bidding on a large broadband project in Australia because of ’security concerns’.
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South African mining firm reports safety improvements
Basil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company’s risk management activities are better.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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IT supply chain is putting national security at risk
The Departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Justice are accused of failing to tackle IT security risks.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Almost a quarter of public sector outsourcing deals brought back in-house
Poor contract management, which meant contracts did not provide the value expected, was blamed on a lack of skills.
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Optimum Procurement scores sourcing deal with Everton FC
The business has announced a procurement and fleet services co-sourcing agreement with the Premiership club.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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McDonald’s ends ‘confusion’ over Olympic food sourcing
McDonald’s has been seeking to reassure British farmers that it is committed to sourcing products from domestic producers.
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