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Category Archives: 2012
Buyers receive career development support
More than three-quarters of buyers are happy with the support their bosses and organisations give them to further their career.
UK manufacturing production continues to contract
The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index for the sector is now at its lowest level since May 2009.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Lack of data hampers supply chain sustainability monitoring
Some 81 per cent of executives will ask for more information on sustainability from vendors in the year ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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EC action plan to boost security market
The European Commission has proposed measures to develop the highly fragmented market for security technology and services, through greater standardisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Public sector unprepared for supply chain problems
Just 6 per cent of public sector leaders think supply chain disruption will affect their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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South African Airways aims for 50 per cent biofuel by 2020
The South African government wants to cut the emissions of the state-owned airline, as well as developing a biofuel industry in the region to boost the economy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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Mystery shopper tackles prompt payment problems
The Cabinet Office’s procurement complaints investigation scheme has solved 81 per cent of problems reported by suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector
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Early planning and engagement key to Olympic sustainable procurement
Strong leadership and management also emerged as critical factors in a ‘lessons learned’ report on the construction of venues for the 2012 Games.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Defence outsourcing plan is ‘inherently weak’
Industry experts have criticised the government’s preferred solution, saying it will be undermined by its weakness in negotiation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Changes required to food supply chain
A culture change is necessary if food production in the UK is to keep up with growing demand, according to a government-led steering group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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