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Category Archives: 2012
Six London authorities hope to save £6 million through IT database deal
This system not only cuts our running costs but improves our systems, reduces paperwork and makes it easier for our suppliers to do business with us. Councillor Paul McGlone, lead member for finance at Lambeth Council.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Technology
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Scientists team up to research food waste as an energy source
Citrus residue, cashew shells and coffee waste are among the by-products of the food supply chain that scientists are hoping to harness as alternative carbon source for bio-fuel.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability, Technology
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Procurement of broadband upgrade is non-competitive, say Lords
The UK government’s strategy to implement broadband across the country risks shutting out smaller contractors, according to a committee of peers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Green Party calls for stronger powers for supermarket watchdog
The political party’s policy committee says the grocery adjudicator must be given the ability to fine those that treat suppliers unfairly.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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UK services activity expands at slowest rate for 19 months
This is somewhat disappointing following the disruption of the Queen’s jubilee in June, said Paul Smith, senior economist at Markit.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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‘More troops should have been used from start’ for Olympics security
Contracting the armed forces in the first instance could have avoided problems with the London 2012 security contract, an academic has said.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Purchasing
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UK construction sector returns to growth
But the slight expansion does not signal an imminent rebound for the industry, with commercial activity supporting falls in residential and civil engineering.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Invest in IT systems that offer greater detail
Buyers should be able to gather data to allow for greater analysis of procurement spend, rather than relying on ERP systems or stakeholder requirements.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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World Bank warns of food price volatility
The organisation has said adverse weather conditions affecting harvests will lead to an unpredictable market and rising prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Co-op introduces supplier performance matrix
The retailer implemented the tool, which measures ethics, environmental impact and product development, to monitor the performance of own-brand food suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Sustainability
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