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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Olympics hold no harm for UK meetings sector
Policies put in place to cope with the recession mean there will be little impact on business after the Games, according to a report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Russia’s WTO membership gives boost to UK buyers
Accession to the international trade body will reduce tariffs on exported goods, but an expert has warned not to expect immediate changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Guidance urges clear role for purchasers in advertising pitches
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising has produced guidance for clients and agencies following concerns over the use of e-auctions and procurement’s role in pitches.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Scottish public procurement process a ‘lottery’
Construction firms in Scotland are choosing not to participate in public tender processes because the costs are too high.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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G4S confirms £50 million loss on Olympic deal
The security provider is to launch a review into why it failed to fulfill its requirements on the contract to provide security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Majority of CPOs plan to rethink strategy
Some 83 per cent of senior purchasers admit that they need to modify their buying strategy to deal with the volatile business environment.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Christchurch procurement policy to boost local economy
The council in the New Zealand city is to develop a purchasing strategy that supports local suppliers and will aid the city’s recovery from last year’s earthquake.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Buyers should insist on ship-shape working conditions
Following the ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention, buyers could require shippers to meet minimum working standards.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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MPs call for delay to train franchise deal
The Transport Select Committee has called for the government to postpone signing the deal to run the West Coast Mainline, as an online petition asking for the decision to be reconsidered closes in on 100,000 signatures.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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US regulator approves ‘conflict mineral’ rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to approve tough rules requiring companies to disclose if they use certain metals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Law, News, Supply chain
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