Category Archives: News

Supply chain and IT teams fail to collaborate on security

The Information Security Forum found more than 70 per cent of firms are concerned about information security requirements at suppliers.

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Pelican builds buying power with Prestige purchase

Pelican Buying Company has acquired the Prestige Purchasing consortium, with the aim of improving service and providing better terms due to the bigger scale.

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Rescue services told: ‘team-up to improve’

Fire and rescue services need to “rigorously” improve procurement practices to ensure they are getting better value for money.

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Purchasers happy to work together

Most buyers would work with another firm to get a better deal, even if it is a competitor.

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Conservatives want a spending Google

Government spending will be accountable and visible, if legislation proposed by the Conservatives becomes law.

Posted in 2006, cat-news, News | Comments Off on Conservatives want a spending Google

CIPS SM AWARDS: THE 2007 WINNERS

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India tops destination list

India is still the best location for offshoring services, according to a new report.

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Defence secretary claims retired officers ‘have no influence’

The Ministry of Defence is launching an investigation after a newspaper exposed retired military officers offering to use their position to help companies win deals.

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Call for African governments to collaborate on procurement reform

Countries should work together and pool systems to develop more efficient and transparent public services, says the Commonwealth Public Procurement Network.

Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa | Comments Off on Call for African governments to collaborate on procurement reform

Sustainability is bread and butter to food and drink firms

Almost a third of medium-sized firms in the sector have fully embedded sustainability goals into their supply chain.

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