Monthly Archives: August 2012

Power remains in the hands of purchasers

An SM poll finds 67 per cent of buyers do not believe suppliers are more powerful than five years ago.

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Civil servants must improve contract negotiation skills

Commercial skills must be improved if the government is to meet its aim of opening public services to greater choice and competition, a report says.

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EC scraps public procurement regulator proposal

The idea of introducing a body in each EU country to oversee public purchasing has been rejected by the countries negotiating reforms to procurement rules.

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G7 calls for increased oil production

Finance ministers of the world’s major economies have warned emergency oil stocks may need to be employed to ensure supply meets increased demand.

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Copper price drop hurts Antofagasta profits

The Chilean mining business saw profits drop by 7.2 per cent in the first six months in 2012, following sharp drops in the price of copper.

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App helps PepsiCo suppliers boost growth

The food giant’s smartphone application initiative allows farmers to increase yields and reduce water use by analysing crops.

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Lawyer urges worried buyers to check Mouchel contracts

The infrastructure and services business has reassured clients there will be no impact on contracts following restructuring, but lawyer says those concerned should check their deals.

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Business meetings boost European hotel rates

Increased meetings activity pushes up rates by almost a third in European cities, including Barcelona, Paris and Brussels.

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Business meetings boost European hotel rates

Increased meetings activity pushes up rates by almost a third in European cities, including Barcelona, Paris and Brussels.

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Virgin Trains challenges West Coast contract award

The incumbent operator of the route has launched a legal challenge to the Department for Transport to prevent the award of the deal to rival FirstGroup.

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