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Category Archives: 2012
Procurement savings boost SABMiller results
The global brewer behinds brands including Grolsch and Peroni increased revenue by 11 per cent, in part by streamlining its procurement, finance and HR functions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice Southern Africa, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Fuel shortage at Johannesburg airport now ‘under control’
Contaminated fuel has restricted supplies for aircraft at OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa, but measures should start to be lifted by next Monday.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Purchasers afraid to jump into new jobs
Recruitment firm PSD Group has reported a 20 per cent increase in the number of procurement jobs being rejected by candidates after offers have been made.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Value Wales wins civil service procurement award
The Welsh Government’s procurement team has won an award for best practice in public procurement for developing a community benefits policy, that has created more than 2,000 jobs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Compliance no trouble for travel buyers
Just 17 per cent of buyers believe encouraging compliance with travel policy is more difficult than a year ago.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Boris Johnson’s chief of staff defends savings targets
Sir Edward Lister refutes the idea that saving £600 million by 2016 is too unambitious, but admits efforts now concentrate on limited areas.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Purchasers urge support for social enterprise scheme
Buyers supporting a campaign to increase purchasing from social enterprises are calling for their peers in the profession to get involved.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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The wrong HR supplier causes damage
Providers of HR outsourcing have come up with five guidance points for purchasers to follow, fearing there is currently too much focus on achieving the lowest price.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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