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Category Archives: Home page picture story
Prisons should be subject to fixed-term contracts
Think-tank Reform has called for contracts to run all prisons in England and Wales to be competitively tendered and said these deals should run for fixed lengths to improve accountability.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Benetton signs pledge to detox supply chain
The retailer is the latest company to commit to a Greenpeace initiative to eradicate harmful chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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CIPS Annual Dinner is licensed to thrill
Make sure you book your place to enjoy casino games and an after-dinner speech from BBC news anchor and Skyfall star Huw Edwards at the premier networking event for the elite of the procurement and supply chain profession.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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Vodafone to help expand child vaccination coverage in Africa
The telecoms firms is to provide technology in a partnership to explore how mobile technology can make the vaccination supply chain more efficient.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Hotel prices to be more competitive in 2013
Large spare capacity in the UK means buyers should expect more competitive prices for hotel rooms next year, but rises are still anticipated.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Rotherham Trust looks for low-carbon innovation
The NHS trust wants to find suppliers capable of helping it provide a more sustainable catering service for a new contract.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Government launches fire service spending review
The outgoing chief fire and rescue adviser, Sir Ken Knight, is to conduct a three-month review into fire department spending to identify opportunities for efficiency savings, including in procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Weak economy hurts semiconductor sales
The market for semiconductors used in electronics, including music equipment and lighting, will fall by 2.3 per cent this year, but will bounce back in 2013.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Supply chain, Technology
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WWF wrestles with illegal timber in supply chains
“A thriving legal timber market that helps protect the environment as well as resources is the best way to support those investing in sustainable commodities,” David Nussbaum, chief executive, WWF.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Broadcasters to give apprentices a chance in supply chains
BBC and Channel 4 are to work with their suppliers to increase opportunities for young apprentices looking to get into the creative industries.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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