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Category Archives: Home page top story
Morgan Crucible profits fire up
The materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, Low cost sourcing, News, Purchasing
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Potato farmers to give buyers a helping hand
It is becoming easier for suppliers to calculate the CO2 emissions of their spuds and for buyers to check the quality of their produce.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain, Sustainability
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NAO backs government’s savings claims
But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Pick n Pay boycotts ‘expensive’ suppliers
The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Businesses plan to boost procurement spend
Professional services identified as highest priority spend category.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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E-auction adoption saves Probrand time and money
Buyers at the IT product reseller have been able to focus more on strategic purchasing activity thanks to technology.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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NHS buyers embrace product comparison site
Government Procurement Service’s NHS Customer Board describes price comparison tool as a ‘game changer’ for the UK’s health service.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings
The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK
US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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Services sector hits five-month high
“The upturn in the UK services sector in December provides some encouraging news,” Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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