Category Archives: cat-news

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.

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UK manufacturing production continues to contract

The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index for the sector is now at its lowest level since May 2009.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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