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Category Archives: Purchasing
The wrong HR supplier causes damage
Providers of HR outsourcing have come up with five guidance points for purchasers to follow, fearing there is currently too much focus on achieving the lowest price.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Broadcasters to give apprentices a chance in supply chains
BBC and Channel 4 are to work with their suppliers to increase opportunities for young apprentices looking to get into the creative industries.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Penalties needed on health assessment contract, MPs told
The chief executive of Citizens Advice has called for additional penalties to be imposed on the contractor responsible for medical assessments for poor performance.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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M&S increases sustainable cotton sourcing
“It’s an important part of our sourcing mix now and we want it to grow and grow,” said Mark Sumner, cotton expert at Marks & Spencer, which plans to increase the amount of sustainable cotton it purchases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Procurement ‘invaluable’ when buying marketing
Purchasing teams are predicted to play a part in 50 per cent of agency selection decisions by 2013, according to a report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Scrap stamp duty to boost supply chain, says London mayor
Boris Johnson has called on the chancellor to get rid of stamp duty on new homes to encourage building and support small businesses in the construction supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Take advantage of low steel prices, buyers urged
Lower growth in China has led to a surplus of the metal, driving prices down and making it a good time to secure contracts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Sustainable sourcing vital to attract consumers
Unilever CEO Paul Polman told the CBI Annual Conference that customers would support those companies that make a positive contribution to society.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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