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Category Archives: International
World’s leading buyers to increase purchasing spend
Some of the globe’s biggest importers intend to spend more in the second half of 2012, despite trade challenges overseas.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Australian senate criticises ‘flawed’ defence procurement
A report has proposed streamlining the Defence Materiel Organisation to improve spending.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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G7 calls for increased oil production
Finance ministers of the world’s major economies have warned emergency oil stocks may need to be employed to ensure supply meets increased demand.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Copper price drop hurts Antofagasta profits
The Chilean mining business saw profits drop by 7.2 per cent in the first six months in 2012, following sharp drops in the price of copper.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Russia’s WTO membership gives boost to UK buyers
Accession to the international trade body will reduce tariffs on exported goods, but an expert has warned not to expect immediate changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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US regulator approves ‘conflict mineral’ rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to approve tough rules requiring companies to disclose if they use certain metals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Law, News, Supply chain
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BHP Billiton profit undermined by commodity prices
A fall in the price of copper and lower demand from China has seen annual profit at the world’s largest miner drop by 34.8 per cent.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Piracy prevention operations should continue past 2014
Members of a House of Lords committee said if the EU operation finishes, pirates will pick up where they left off.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Supply chain
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New Zealand to join WTO Government Procurement Agreement
The country’s government has announced its intention to become a member of the reciprocal global deal that opens access to public sector contracts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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New South Wales government aims to save $1 billion with procurement reform
The Australian state government has agreed to implement recommendations from an audit to make significant savings.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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