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Category Archives: International
Construction materials joint venture could threaten competition
The Competition Commission is concerned a deal between Tarmac and Lafarge could affect the UK market for materials such as cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Western Cape to implement green procurement plan
The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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SA government urges suppliers to show integrity
Economic development minister warns that competition authorities are ready to “crack down” on contractors that collude on prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Buyers hit by high mobile data prices
The OECD is calling for transparent information on data roaming prices to help purchasers get fairer prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology, Travel
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XP Power to bring contracted manufacturing in China in-house
The company, which makes AC/DC power supplies used in equipment such as MRI scanners, said the move would increase buyer confidence and quality control.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Procurement mitigates Anglo American cost pressures
The impact of extreme weather and falling demand has been reduced through effective cost management at the international mining group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Gold miner looks to local labour
African Barrick Gold plans to invest in boosting the skills of local workers to combat rapid inflation in the international labour market.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Mining giant’s profits drop following aluminium acquisition
Rio Tinto’s chief executive declines bonus over his part in the deal that saw the value of the acquired company drop an estimated £5.6 billion.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Incidents of procurement corruption uncovered at South African university
Minister Nzimande: “We will call on our courts to impose the maximum sentence where cases are proven.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa
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Higher travel costs expected this year
Delegates at the Business Travel Show in London were told Asia’s hotel prices will rise dramatically in 2012, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice travel, International, News, Purchasing, Travel
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