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Category Archives: Purchasing
Wake up and smell the coffee, it might be extinct by 2080
Scientists have warned Arabica coffee plants may not exist by the end of the century, because climate change, pests and diseases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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PFI hospital leaves NHS Trust in ‘critical financial position’
The National Audit Office has given strong criticism of the “poor financial management and procurement” in building Peterborough City Hospital, which proceeded despite warnings about its affordability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Purchasers update Christmas gift policy to meet bribery law
An SM poll finds 53 per cent of buyers have updated their policy on receiving gifts from suppliers, following the introduction of the Bribery Act.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100
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Future deals pipeline should be expanded, says CBI
The business organisation has welcomed the publication of details of future public sector contracts, but calls on the government to reveal more opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Oldham Council to save £2 million through early payment
The local authority has signed up to a scheme where they will get money back from suppliers in exchange for settling bills early.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Foul conditions squeeze chicken farmers
“The first quarter of 2013 is likely to be challenging as higher feed input costs move through the flocks,” said Nan-Dirk Mulder, an analyst at Rabobank.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Samsung swings into action over suppliers’ labour violations
An audit of 105 vendors by the electronics firm, prompted by a critical report, has revealed excessive working hours and fines for lateness and absence.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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DWP urges improvement from Work Programme providers
Employment minister Mark Hoban promises providers will be managed “vigorously to improve performance” to keep people in work.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Scottish public sector cuts out agencies with recruitment deal
The Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges has approached all major publishers to sign up to the contract allowing public sector organisations to buy recruitment advertising direct.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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African trade on upwards path, says WTO chief
Trade between African nations is expected to increase as countries try to mitigate falling demand from elsewhere in the world, according to the head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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