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Monthly Archives: August 2012
PAC calls for resignations over banknote procurement
The Kenyan Public Accounts Committee has called for the resignation of the transport minister and governor of the Central Bank following a report into contracts to print currency.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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Outsourcing contract values decline by a quarter
Buyers are negotiating shorter contracts at more competitive prices, taking advantage of the tough marketplace, according to the Everest Group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing
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China ‘controls supply and fixes prices’ of rare earths
Increased government regulation and access to strategic reserves gives China the ability to control the global market for the commodities, a report has warned.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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NHS Supply Chain recycles 1,558 tonnes of waste
The health service purchasing organisation is now aiming to recycle three-quarters of its waste.
Posted in 2009, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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More buying for customers cuts AMEC’s profit margin
Additional procurement activity on behalf of customers has cut the engineering firm’s profit margin.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, News, Purchasing
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‘Think small and focused’ when writing an RFP
This is among the five best practices highlighted in a report that purchasers should employ when preparing an request for proposal for a tender process.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Purchasing
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Unilever links up with DHL in joint business development plan
As part of the consumer goods manufacturer’s sustainable living plan, it has signed an agreement with vendor DHL Supply Chain to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Gas field contracts set to create 1,200 supply chain jobs
Operators of the Cygnus gas field expect 80 per cent of the £1.4 billion of contracts will be awarded to UK suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK government aims to save £20 billion a year by 2015
Minister Francis Maude admits meeting the target won’t be easy, but says it is the right thing to do as he announces £5.5 billion efficiencies made in the past year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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SciQuest sees revenue soar by 18 per cent
The e-procurement software provider made $15.2 million (£9.71 million) in the second quarter of 2012.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing
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