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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Santander seals five-year facilities management deal with GSH
Santander Global Facilities has extended an existing contract with GSH, a provider of energy and facilities management services.
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Major Projects Authority must improve reporting
The National Audit Office says the scrutiny body has improved the oversight and transparency of spending on government projects, but should report this work publicly.
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Input prices put pressure on service sector margins
The April PMI revealed the sector continues to expand, but like its counterparts experienced a slowdown in its growth.
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EU should crack down on commodity speculation
A collection of 25 civil society organisations has called for greater regulation so markets serve the needs of food producers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Procurement Intentions: 24% of CPOs plan to extend payment terms
An increasing number of CPOs are looking to extend payment terms with their suppliers over the coming months, according to the results of our May Procurement Intentions survey.
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Executives warn of margins battered by volatile commodity markets
Manufacturing and consumer goods chiefs have warned of a strong economic headwind as raw materials costs continue to soar.
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4G could net UK economy £75bn in ten years
Britain will see “significant economic and social benefits” from the introduction of 4G LTE mobile broadband, it has been claimed.
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Komori inks nanotech print deal with Landa
Komori Corporation has announced that its next generation digital presses for commercial and packaging markets will employ Landa Nanographic Printing technology.
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PFI projects are too slow, too expensive and too uncompetitive, say MPs
The Public Accounts Committee has published a critical report into PFI deals, concluding they “do not serve investors or taxpayers well”.
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Staffordshire Council signs Capita to save £18.5 million in purchasing
The Midlands authority has struck a three-year deal with the outsourcing provider where it will be paid based on the savings it makes.
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