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DWP censured for ‘loose’ contract management

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

MP Margaret Hodge says a Department for Work and Pensions deal to provide medical assessments for benefit claimants “permits loopholes that can all too easily be exploited by contractors”.

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Supplier diversity boosts innovation and competition

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

But 86 per cent of businesses cite a push toward global sourcing as the biggest barrier to implementing a diverse supply chain.

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Electronic invoicing sees rise in popularity

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

A survey has found the adoption of e-invoicing technology has risen from 59 per cent in 2011 to 70 per cent this year.

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Lincolnshire lifts barriers to public contracts

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Procurement staff from two local authorities have produced a guide for suppliers explaining how to bid for deals.

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Following corporate goals is a priority for buyers

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Developing a strategy that mirrors the objectives of their company is more important to senior buyers than delivering savings.

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Business meetings boost European hotel rates

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Increased meetings activity pushes up rates by almost a third in European cities, including Barcelona, Paris and Brussels.

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Government defends scrutiny of Olympic security contract

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Crime and security minister says the progress of contractor G4S was monitored and challenged, as the military makes up a shortfall in security guards for the London games.

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Bribery Act: one year on

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

On the first anniversary of the Bribery Act, business and anti-corruption lobby groups continue to dispute whether the law has an adverse impact on the UK.

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How are CPOs measured?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Cost savings are not the only metric used to evaluate the performance of chief procurement officers, as companies increasingly focus on non-tangible measures.

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MoD lambasted for inefficient stock-keeping

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The UK’s defence department has been accused of wasting money on holding unnecessarily large stocks of clothing, medical supplies and spares for vehicles, ships and aircraft.

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