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Category Archives: Purchasing
CFOs want to extend payment terms
Nearly half of finance chiefs expect to now delay pay to vendors compared with 12 months ago, research finds.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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Food and drink buyers gain more power
Consolidation has given large retailers the advantage when it comes to negotiation and pricing over the past five years, according to the industry body.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Construction activity rises, but confidence stays subdued
“December’s PMI painted a mixed picture and therefore offered little to raise the spirits,” says CIPS CEO David Noble.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing
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African Sun ditches procurement subsidiary
Catering and hotel supplies buyer Hotelserve is dropped as competitive prices for supplies become available again.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice Southern Africa, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Matthew Parris to speak at CIPS Annual Dinner
The award-winning columnist, former MP and serial marathon runner will address procurement professionals at the Hilton Park Lane in London on 14 March.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Honour for Scottish Parliament’s former procurement head
Lynn Garvie receives an OBE in the New Year Honours list.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Decline eases in UK manufacturing
“There are fragile signs of growth,” says CIPS CEO David Noble.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Steel prices expected to drop in 2012
Prices should be below the 2011 peak but above 2010 prices over the next 24 months, Fitch Ratings’ report.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Unions continue to stoke Massmart takeover dispute
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has criticised US retailer Wal-Mart for its merger with the supermarket in its end of year message.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Unions continue to stoke Massmart takeover dispute
The Congress of South African Trade Unions has criticised US retailer Wal-Mart for its merger with the supermarket in its end of year message.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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