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Monthly Archives: December 2012
US private companies increase revenue growth predictions
PwC US’s Private Company Trendsetter Barometer survey found that private companies that sell solely in the US project revenue growth rate rose from 6.9% to 8.6%, highlighting domestic companies’ confidence about the next 12 months. In…
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Global healthcare packaging spend to ramp up in 2013
A new analyst from Visiongain indicates that, in the Asia-Pacific region, increased drug production and infrastructure development will dominate growth. Outsourcing and medical tourism will support further growth opportunities.
In addition more devel…
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BT to bid for UK 4G mobile telephony spectrum
The auction, which is described by the government as the largest ever sale of mobile airwaves in the UK, will be contested by seven organisations including a subsidiary of BT that have qualified to bid.
The sale will start in January 2013 with Everyt…
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Cabinet Office reboots IT framework strategy
The government has cancelled three IT framework agreements over concerns they are not sufficiently accessible for SMEs.
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Unilever in £108 million outsourcing deal with IBM
The fast-moving consumer goods giant has signed a five-year procurement and finance outsourcing deal with the technology services business.
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Hotel prices to be more competitive in 2013
Large spare capacity in the UK means buyers should expect more competitive prices for hotel rooms next year, but rises are still anticipated.
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Councils told to buy together, tackle fraud and cut waste
The Department for Communities and Local Government has published 50 examples of “sensible savings” for local authorities to make so they are able to deliver the same quality of service with a reduced budget.
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First Quantum Minerals plans £3 billion takeover of rival Inmet
The mining company wants to acquire its competitor “to create the world’s premier” base metals company.
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Adidas plays down contract dispute with Chinese suppliers
The statement, which was reported in China Daily, comes following reports that Adidas would be facing legal action from several Chinese suppliers. In August, the company announced plans to close a factory in Suzhou, China and terminate contracts with …
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Aerojet inks supply chain MRO deal with Storeroom Solutions
The company sealed a multi-year agreement with Storeroom Solutions (SSI) to deploy an integrated supply chain service model for maintenance, repair and operations material requirements.
The deal will unify all operating site locations and aggregate t…
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