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Category Archives: 2012
Broadcasters to give apprentices a chance in supply chains
BBC and Channel 4 are to work with their suppliers to increase opportunities for young apprentices looking to get into the creative industries.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Penalties needed on health assessment contract, MPs told
The chief executive of Citizens Advice has called for additional penalties to be imposed on the contractor responsible for medical assessments for poor performance.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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M&S increases sustainable cotton sourcing
“It’s an important part of our sourcing mix now and we want it to grow and grow,” said Mark Sumner, cotton expert at Marks & Spencer, which plans to increase the amount of sustainable cotton it purchases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Procurement ‘invaluable’ when buying marketing
Purchasing teams are predicted to play a part in 50 per cent of agency selection decisions by 2013, according to a report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Scrap stamp duty to boost supply chain, says London mayor
Boris Johnson has called on the chancellor to get rid of stamp duty on new homes to encourage building and support small businesses in the construction supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Take advantage of low steel prices, buyers urged
Lower growth in China has led to a surplus of the metal, driving prices down and making it a good time to secure contracts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Sustainable sourcing vital to attract consumers
Unilever CEO Paul Polman told the CBI Annual Conference that customers would support those companies that make a positive contribution to society.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Mondelez to invest $400 million in cocoa supply chain
The chocolate manufacturer is to spend the money over the next 10 years in collaboration with government and suppliers to improve the lives of 200,000 cocoa farmers in Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Schools spend £1.4 billion on ‘unused’ technology
A report has said schools in the UK need more information when buying IT, having spent millions on technology with little direct evidence of improved results for pupils.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Lack of price data hampers health service
A study has found the prices paid by NHS trusts for basic medical supplies continues to vary widely – which is unacceptable according to the health minister Lord Howe.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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