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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Research councils take on £4 billion government spend
The Research Councils Shared Services Centre is to take control of government spend on construction, research and facilities management projects as part of an agreement with the Government Procurement Service.
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Walmart helps Massmart with sourcing expertise
The parent company’s chief financial officer, Cathy Smith, says the South African retailer has benefited from leveraging its purchasing and store-opening experience.
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SMEs threaten to walk away from late payers
More than a fifth of small businesses have refused to do business with customers who fail to pay them on time.
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Efficiency the target despite Novartis reshuffle
Joe Jimenez [pictured], chief executive of the pharmaceuticals giant stressed continuity between Vasella and his replacement, Jorg Reinhardt, who will formally assume the role in August.
Jimenez said the company was continuing to seek efficiencies in…
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Costs force up airfares in 2013
Even though airlines have been constantly improving their operational performance and new aircraft models have become more fuel efficient, growing demand and rising cost for fuel and aircraft financing will inevitably result in climbing airfares for 2…
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Automakers bolster purchasing alliance
The two companies announced an alliance back in February 2012, aimed at restoring profit to their respective European sales, which have been hit severely hit in the wake of the global economic crisis that has seen consumer demand for cars slump.
At a…
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Facility management spend to reach $96bn
The global IFM market it set to be worth $96bn by 2017, according to Frost & Sullivan. “The global IFM market is in growth mode, not just in the emerging markets but also in the more mature markets,” noted Frost & Sullivan Partner John Raspin….
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EURAVIA inks Asia-Pacific MRO deal with Sikorsky
Based in Lancashire, England, EURAVIA specialises in aftermarket services for P&WC PT6 aero engines. The partnership will support Bell 412 and 212 aircraft throughout Australasia. Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited is based in Brisbane, Queenslan…
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UK rings in 4G mobile telephony
Organisations bidding in the auction include Everything Everywhere; HKT (UK) Company Limited (a subsidiary of PCCW Limited); Hutchison 3G UK; MLL Telecom; Niche Spectrum Ventures Limited (a subsidiary of BT Group plc); Telefónica UK Limited and…
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Cost cutting still the main focus for buyers
“For the second year running our survey shows that cost reduction remains the number one priority for organisations,” said Jonathan Betts, marketing director at Science Warehouse.
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