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Category Archives: Purchasing
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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Government predicts £600 million savings from shared services
Central departments will be expected to move back-office work, including procurement, to privately run shared service centres by the end of 2014.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Avis zips up deal for car sharing company
The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK construction sector paints ‘a depressing picture’
Activity in the building industry suffered the fastest rate of contraction since June last month, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Progress on procurement, but ‘major weaknesses’ remain in Tanzania
Public authorities are increasingly adhering to procurement legislation in the African country, but there are still serious problems of non-compliance.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Economic pressure will demand ‘dynamic’ supply chains in 2013
“Extreme” emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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Buyers stick with suppliers through shortages
Working with a vendor to deal with a shortage of parts is more popular with purchasers than simply sourcing from a rival supplier.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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2013 will be ‘crucial year’ for food supply chain
The president of the National Farmers’ Union has welcomed progress made in the past year but called for the supply chain to develop a closer working relationship to deal with the challenge of extreme weather.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Manufacturing sector ends 2012 on a high
The industry returned to growth in December with the best result for 15 months, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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IT directors predict spending increase
Some 48 per cent of senior IT professionals expect their budgets to rise in 2013, with the extra money to be spent on applications and infrastructure.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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