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Category Archives: 2012
IT directors predict spending increase
Some 48 per cent of senior IT professionals expect their budgets to rise in 2013, with the extra money to be spent on applications and infrastructure.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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South America and China top travel destination wish-list
The Guild of Travel Management Companies has identified the top 10 destinations business travellers believe would increase economic growth.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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NZ companies ignore supply threats
Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Supply chain academic Richard Wilding recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Richard Wilding said he was “surprised, thrilled and humbled” to have been awarded an OBE in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CFOs plan international expansion in 2013
Greater confidence in the UK economy means finance directors will prioritise revenue generation strategies rather than cost reduction programmes next year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Scientists seek to enhance the future of frankincense
High demand for the precious resin is threatening communities in Ethiopia that depend on its production and is leading to fears over its sustainability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Scientist calls for ban on helium balloons
The chemist and Cambridge University academic Dr Peter Wothers says helium balloons should be banned in order to preserve supplies of the gas for use in medical devices such as breathing equipment.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK procurement fraud to rise in 2013
Procurement and supply chain fraud is expected to increase next year, as the weak economy continues to put people under financial pressure.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Vodafone to help expand child vaccination coverage in Africa
The telecoms firms is to provide technology in a partnership to explore how mobile technology can make the vaccination supply chain more efficient.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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