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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Chrysler ‘gives teeth’ to supplier diversity programme
US automotive giant Chrysler has beefed up its minority supplier purchasing programme according to its purchasing chief.
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Software opens up $300bn in corporate spend to US small businesses
Fifteen large US corporations yesterday unveiled a scheme designed to open up their combined $300bn annual spend on goods and services to small businesses.
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Finance officers recognise procurement as driver for growth
Procurement offers one of the main opportunities for companies to cut costs and drive growth in 2012, says a poll of chief finance officers.
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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers
The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.
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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers
The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Airbus and Virgin join forces to develop fuel from eucalyptus trees
Fuel from mallee trees has not yet been used by commercial airlines and now a consortium wants to change that and develop this sustainable source.
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South Africa proposes labour law amendments
Temporary work will be limited to six months and all forms child labour will be prevented under the plans.
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Define risks and responsibilities for contract management success
The man responsible for the digital TV switchover support contract says establishing the risks of a deal and who should handle them is key.
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Trade war looms after EU retaliation
European Union officials are considering restrictions that could block Chinese and other non-EU companies from bidding for lucrative public contracts.
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Dell masterminds move into India BPO market
IT giant Dell is moving into the business process outsourcing (BPO) market in India, following a string of acquisitions.
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