Category Archives: 2011

News focus: Elusive data

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

A lack of spend data is like “buyers trying to drive blindfolded”. Angeline Albert explores why this problem persists and what can be done about it.

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Toyota signs engine deal with BMW

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Supply and development collaborative agreement aims to boost the production of hybrid cars.

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Service sector grows despite uncertain economy

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Higher prices and job cuts spoil a modest improvement in the sector’s performance.

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CIPS Recruitment plans happy new year for job-seeking buyers

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The new recruitment service will be launched in January to offer CIPS members specialist careers support.

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CIPS Recruitment plans happy new year for job-seeking buyers

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The new recruitment service will be launched in January to offer CIPS members specialist careers support.

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County cricket champions outsource procurement

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Lancashire County Cricket Club has handed over responsibility for purchasing – including for the revamp of its grounds – to Optimum Procurement.

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BAA buyers fill in with colouring books

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Procurement professionals helped out at Heathrow Airport to cover for striking public sector staff.

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Jobs created in a mixed picture for UK construction sector

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Rate of job creation highest since March 2008.

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Manufacturers up supplier numbers

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

90 per cent of companies increase or leave supplier numbers unchanged while the appetite for repatriating contracts.

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Prepare for wild commodity price swings

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Companies warned to put a risk management strategy in place to cope with cost volatility.

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