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Category Archives: 2012
Focus on indirect costs, not job cuts, to boost earnings
Cutting non-labour costs by just 1 per cent could increase earnings by 3.6 per cent, according to Proxima.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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SABC suspends head of procurement and CFO
The state-owned broadcaster has suspended the two senior staff members following two separate investigations into procurement practices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Purchasers keen to relocate abroad for career development
A survey has found more than half of buyers would consider moving overseas to further their careers, with a quarter actively pursuing the opportunity.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Chinese competition threatens South African domination of ferrochrome industry
But Chinese companies have only been able to increase production with supplies of chrome ore from South Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Silver price soars over past decade
The costs of all commodities have increased by an average of 160 per cent over the past 10 years, according to research.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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GM’s CPO to drive China operation
Bob Socia, vice president, global purchasing and supply chain at the automotive manufacturer, has become president of the company’s Chinese business.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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British Land spend boosts UK supply chain
Research commissioned by the property and construction business says its spending with domestic suppliers contributes £2.1 billion to the UK economy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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British Land spend boosts UK supply chain
Research commissioned by the property and construction business says its spending with domestic suppliers contributes £2.1 billion to the UK economy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Supply chain
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Lincolnshire lifts barriers to public contracts
Procurement staff from two local authorities have produced a guide for suppliers explaining how to bid for deals.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Lincolnshire lifts barriers to public contracts
Procurement staff from two local authorities have produced a guide for suppliers explaining how to bid for deals.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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