Monthly Archives: August 2012

Fewer than half of firms use e-sourcing

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

More money is often spent on buying the technology than teaching staff how to use it, according to consultancy State of Flux.

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Wind farm cables face global deficit

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Demand for power lines delivering electricity generated by offshore wind farms will outstrip supply by 85 per cent, a study predicts.

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HMV buyers boost record with stakeholders

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The retailer’s head of procurement tells SM the function has improved its reputation within the business as a result of a transformation programme.

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Procurian acquires US energy purchasing business

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Utilities Analyses is renamed Procurian Energy and will manage a spend of around $3 billion (£1.92 million).

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News focus: No security assurance

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Could the G4S Olympic security contract have been managed differently to better effect, and if so, how?, asks Adam Leach.

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Massmart kicks off local procurement programme

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Wal-Mart-owned supermarket chain works with farmers to produce green beans and butternut squash through local supplier programme.

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BHP Billiton cuts shale gas asset by $2.84bn

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Value of shale gas plant acquired last year is halved over low gas prices

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Six London authorities hope to save £6 million through IT database deal

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

This system not only cuts our running costs but improves our systems, reduces paperwork and makes it easier for our suppliers to do business with us. Councillor Paul McGlone, lead member for finance at Lambeth Council.

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Scientists team up to research food waste as an energy source

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Citrus residue, cashew shells and coffee waste are among the by-products of the food supply chain that scientists are hoping to harness as alternative carbon source for bio-fuel.

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Procurement of broadband upgrade is non-competitive, say Lords

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The UK government’s strategy to implement broadband across the country risks shutting out smaller contractors, according to a committee of peers.

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