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Category Archives: Purchasing
Network Rail to boost procurement efficiency
The rail operator plans to reduce the cost of its procurement operations by 2019, under the organisation’s business plan published today.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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CFOs on the defensive despite increased optimism
A report has found finance directors are focusing on strategies such as cost reduction, even though they feel more positive about the prospects for the year ahead.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Countries must share data to build disaster resilience
The World Economic Forum has called for each nation to create a country risk officer position, to share information and tackle supply chain disruption.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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WSH appoints Andy Milner as procurement director
The former Pizza Express supply chain chief will be responsible for managing the catering and restaurant business’ multimillion-pound purchasing spend.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Waitrose promises support for weather-affected suppliers
The supermarket has relaxed its specifications for fruit and vegetables to help farmers whose harvests were damaged by heavy rain in 2012.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Enterprise minister calls for 25-year supply chain plan
South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Bournemouth hotel takes control from ‘dictating’ suppliers
The Queens Hotel and Spa has signed a contract with Pelican Buying Company to save between 8 to 10 per cent on its food costs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Businesses ‘too scared’ to make the wrong hire in procurement
Worries over appointing the wrong person are holding back permanent appointments in the job market, but CPOs are urged to take “calculated risks” to support their company.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Medium-sized companies ignorant of Bribery Act
“It’s a concern that so many firms still don’t know what it is and what it means for them,” said John Smart, partner at Ernst & Young.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Service sector shrinks for first time in two years
A lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index for the sector.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, Supply chain
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