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Category Archives: Purchasing
South America and China top travel destination wish-list
The Guild of Travel Management Companies has identified the top 10 destinations business travellers believe would increase economic growth.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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NZ companies ignore supply threats
Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Supply chain academic Richard Wilding recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Richard Wilding said he was “surprised, thrilled and humbled” to have been awarded an OBE in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CFOs plan international expansion in 2013
Greater confidence in the UK economy means finance directors will prioritise revenue generation strategies rather than cost reduction programmes next year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Scientist calls for ban on helium balloons
The chemist and Cambridge University academic Dr Peter Wothers says helium balloons should be banned in order to preserve supplies of the gas for use in medical devices such as breathing equipment.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK procurement fraud to rise in 2013
Procurement and supply chain fraud is expected to increase next year, as the weak economy continues to put people under financial pressure.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Cabinet Office reboots IT framework strategy
The government has cancelled three IT framework agreements over concerns they are not sufficiently accessible for SMEs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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Hotel prices to be more competitive in 2013
Large spare capacity in the UK means buyers should expect more competitive prices for hotel rooms next year, but rises are still anticipated.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Unilever in £108 million outsourcing deal with IBM
The fast-moving consumer goods giant has signed a five-year procurement and finance outsourcing deal with the technology services business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Rebecca Ellinor
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Councils told to buy together, tackle fraud and cut waste
The Department for Communities and Local Government has published 50 examples of “sensible savings” for local authorities to make so they are able to deliver the same quality of service with a reduced budget.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Year
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