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Category Archives: Outsourcing
Who has made it on to this year’s procurement professional’s shortlist?
Six lucky individuals have been shortlisted for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012.
Posted in cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Risk & continuity, SRM, Technology
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Boots and Walgreens merger to create procurement benefits
The deal between the two retailers will create an organisations with unmatched supply chain and procurement expertise.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain, Technology
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CGI to buy Logica for £1.7 billion
The Canadian IT outsourcing firm is set to purchase the UK business services company.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain, Technology
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Procurement outsourcing value hits $11 billion
“Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption,” said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Microsoft’s procurement reboot delivers millions in savings
The technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology, Travel
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Market conditions not the only outsourcing driver, buyers warned
While economic conditions may make outsourcing services appear attractive, it needs other enablers to make it successful, a panel of senior buyers believes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, SRM
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Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ”serious tragedy”
The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice low cost sourcing, International, Low cost sourcing, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain
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Optimum Procurement scores sourcing deal with Everton FC
The business has announced a procurement and fleet services co-sourcing agreement with the Premiership club.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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AstraZeneca’s buyers win ‘hearts and minds’
“There is value to be had in procurement not just ticking boxes but maintaining stakeholder relations post-implementation,” Tom Dexter.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Audit Commission outsourcing to save £250 million
An historic deal to hand audit work to private sector companies is expected to contribute to an up to 40 per cent cut in the fees paid by public bodies.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector
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