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Category Archives: 2013
Bournemouth hotel takes control from ‘dictating’ suppliers
The Queens Hotel and Spa has signed a contract with Pelican Buying Company to save between 8 to 10 per cent on its food costs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Businesses ‘too scared’ to make the wrong hire in procurement
Worries over appointing the wrong person are holding back permanent appointments in the job market, but CPOs are urged to take “calculated risks” to support their company.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Medium-sized companies ignorant of Bribery Act
“It’s a concern that so many firms still don’t know what it is and what it means for them,” said John Smart, partner at Ernst & Young.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Service sector shrinks for first time in two years
A lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index for the sector.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, Supply chain
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Savings double from effective SRM in 2012
Businesses are increasing collaboration with suppliers and reaping the cost benefits, but supplier innovation remains an area of “untapped opportunity”.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Government predicts £600 million savings from shared services
Central departments will be expected to move back-office work, including procurement, to privately run shared service centres by the end of 2014.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Avis zips up deal for car sharing company
The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK construction sector paints ‘a depressing picture’
Activity in the building industry suffered the fastest rate of contraction since June last month, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Progress on procurement, but ‘major weaknesses’ remain in Tanzania
Public authorities are increasingly adhering to procurement legislation in the African country, but there are still serious problems of non-compliance.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Economic pressure will demand ‘dynamic’ supply chains in 2013
“Extreme” emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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