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Category Archives: News
Buyers ‘critical’ to future of NHS, says chief executive
Sir David Nicholson told purchasers at a conference there needs to be a “torrent of enthusiasm” for procurement to drive efficiency in the health service.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Cost overruns could mean fewer infrastructure projects
The government must keep costs under control on future infrastructure programmes or it will have to reduce the number of projects it embarks on, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Nissan gears up for electronic invoicing
The automotive manufacturer has signed up for an electronic invoice system that will replace manual processes across Europe.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Platinum miner digs deep for R3.8 billion savings
Anglo American Platinum wants annual savings of R3.8 billion (£270 million) by 2015, and is cutting spend on capital projects and reducing overheads, including jobs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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News focus: Well-designed relationships
How can procurement work more closely with product design teams? Adam Leach talks to purchasers who enjoy successful partnerships.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, News focus, Purchasing, SRM
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Surrey Council purchasing chief to join DWP as procurement director
Andrew Forzani is to join the Department for Work and Pensions in March, leaving his role at Surrey County Council.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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GSK in firing line over payment terms
The Forum of Private Business has attacked the pharmaceutical company over changes to the way it pays suppliers, but GlaxoSmithKline says most vendors would see “little to no impact”.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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GSK in firing line over payment terms
The Forum of Private Business has attacked the pharmaceutical company over changes to the way it pays suppliers, but GlaxoSmithKline says most vendors would see “little to no impact”.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CIPS Annual Dinner is licensed to thrill
Make sure you book your place to enjoy casino games and an after-dinner speech from BBC news anchor and Skyfall star Huw Edwards at the premier networking event for the elite of the procurement and supply chain profession.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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Business collaboration opens ‘next level of savings’
4C Associates predicts the trend of companies working together, such as using shared vehicles and to reduce labour costs, will grow in 2013.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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