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Category Archives: Purchasing
Global outsourcing of procurement expected to grow in 2012
The Everest Group prediction is that procurement outsourcing will grow and expand to deals across the supply chain in the coming year.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Buyers should beware of present policy
Suppliers and staff must be fully informed whether it is acceptable to give or receive gifts and hospitality.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, Law, News, Purchasing
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What type of leadership style works best?
Many buyers think democracy is best, while a significant number believe applying different approaches such as laissez-faire, bureaucratic or autocratic are appropriate on occasion.
Posted in 2011, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Skan Group’s CPO to cut suppliers and hire more buyers
New group purchasing manager promises sweeping changes for Oldbury UK and Boughton Engineering.
Posted in 2011, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Local government buyers to access better travel rates
A national deal for air, rail, hotels, serviced apartments and conferences services will be available to local authorities from 1 January.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice business change, Ed's choice public sector, Ed's choice travel, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Travel
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SuperGroup suffers from rising cotton prices
A report showed there had been a reduction in operating margin of up to 2 per cent for the year, driven by cotton price increases.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Public purchasers urged to mind their PQQs
Business groups, including the National Farmers Union, call for public purchasers to include prompt payment in pre-qualification questionnaires.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice SRM, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM
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Carpetright profit drop prompts supplier squeeze
The carpet retailer is in talks with suppliers to lower prices after profits hit the floor.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Call for cops to increase policing of procurement
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary wants police authorities and watchdogs to take a proactive approach to overseeing purchasing activity.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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EU should fund SME training for purchasers
Funding from the EU is needed to improve purchasers’ abilities and understanding of the SME and voluntary sectors, says the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, SRM
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