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Category Archives: News
MP calls for social value to be part of public contracts
A complete redesign of the way public bodies procure is needed, according to Chris White.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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UK firms lose one billion hours a year chasing suppliers
Customer service is becoming a more important factor in IT procurement decisions as UK companies experience poor performance from suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector
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Public procurement reform is too slow, industry warns
A survey by the CBI has found suppliers believe the UK government’s plans to reform public purchasing are strong, but need to be backed up by more action.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Outsourcing provides access to emerging markets
Access to local expertise through outsourced service providers can provide great value when companies are looking to expand in emerging markets, says a senior buyer at Philips.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Low cost sourcing, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain
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P&G makes sustainable pulp procurement pledge
The consumer goods manufacturer has announced by 2015 all the pulp it buys to make tissues, baby care and feminine hygiene products will be certified as sustainable, with help from the WWF.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Improving dialogue is the goal of supplier evaluation
The ultimate objective of supplier evaluation is two-way communication, according to Willy De Beucker, head of procurement non metals at Metallo.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Vodafone and MTS Russia explain collaborative procurement strategy
Senior buyers from both firms have said the benefits of working together have outweighed the challenges they faced to make the alliance work.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Prison tenders produce cost savings model
The competition to provide prison services has led to the development of a joint public and private sector model which will now be rolled out across prisons in England and Wales.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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NHS procurement policies need a ‘radical overhaul’
The health service’s purchasing processes are “unhelpful, bordering on obstructive” according to a report compiled by a cross-sector panel of experts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Create an apprenticeship for every £1 million spent
MPs on the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee call for an apprenticeship to be created for every £1 million spent through public procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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