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Category Archives: International
Australia’s PM requests proof its manufacturers are denied contracts
Julia Gillard has called for evidence to support claims Australian manufacturers are prevented from winning work on local projects run by foreign firms.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK should learn intelligent buying lessons from Germany
European countries make better use of public money to boost their own industries through clever procurement, it is argued.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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SA purchasing activity contracts in December
“We’re probably going to see manufacturing in South Africa meandering along,” Andre Coetzee, managing director of CIPS Southern Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, Southern Africa
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Pernod Ricard’s purchasers get clarity on marketing spend
The maker of Jacob’s Creek, Chivas Regal and Absolut Vodka has put a spend management system in place to ensure staff order from preferred vendors.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology
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More skilled public sector buyers needed in South Africa
“Inadequate management of projects and contracts remains a weakness. In most cases the reason is insufficient capacity and skills to manage contracts,” auditor-general Terrence Nombembe.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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La Poste purchaser sets up transformation project
Inspired by a passionate and practical speech given by ABSA CPO Karen Van Vuuren, Fabien Krawczyk is leading an overhaul of procurement’s profile at the French postal company.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Apple uncovers 22 labour violations
The technology company explains what it has done to address problems and invites the Fair Labor Association to assess supplier facilities in future.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability, Technology
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Buyers lose out on savings by resisting automation
Research group advises purchasers to adopt more technology to automate contract management and establish a central repository for the paperwork.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Australian company buys UK procurement business
ADG Global Supply has purchased Winchester Procurement to expand its worldwide capabilities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Transnet buys trains and launches Swazilink
Infrastructure investment between the two nations is expected to increase rail freight capacity between the two countries by 15 million tonnes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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