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Author Archives: Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine
CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013 now open for entries
Procurement and supply chain professionals are invited to compete for the chance to take home the most prestigious prizes in the profession.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Procurement expert McClelland joins hub company
John McClelland has been appointed chairman of the South-West hub Company, which is collaborating with the public sector to deliver value for money on infrastructure worth more than £600 million in Scotland.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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APP halts clearance of natural forest by suppliers
The pulp and paper supplier has put an end to the clearance of natural forest in Indonesia by its vendors, two years ahead of its 2015 deadline.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Whole Foods Market seeks reassurance from coconut water suppliers
The retailer has written to suppliers to remind them to ensure supply chains are sustainable, as demand for the drink grows worldwide.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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DWP ‘too relaxed’ about value for money on medical contract
The Department for Work & Pensions has been reluctant to challenge the provider of Work Capability Assessments and its contract management need a “substantial shake-up”, according to MPs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Ofgem aims to tackle ‘rogue’ energy brokers
The regulator has called for more powers to deal with organisations that mis-sell energy to businesses, following growing complaints over some of the tactics in use.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Products added for preferential procurement
The South African Department of Trade and Industry has listed a new range of products, including electrical and telecommunications cables, that must be purchased locally by the public sector.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Leeds Council victorious in High Court battle
A judge has dismissed a £43.5 million damages claim from a property developer that alleged Leeds City Council had broken procurement rules and been deceitful over a tender process.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Spending on technology consultants to increase
Increased demand for specialist help with IT in HR and operations departments is expected this year.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Poor infrastructure in Africa pushes up input costs
The World Bank says disruptions to supply chains push up input costs by up to 200 per cent because of transport and telecoms barriers on the continent.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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