Category Archives: Purchasing

Supply chain reactions

The uproar following the ‘horse burger’ scandal has shown how companies need to keep a close eye on suppliers, says Adam Leach.

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CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013 now open for entries

Procurement and supply chain professionals are invited to compete for the chance to take home the most prestigious prizes in the profession.

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More than a fifth of organisations cut buyers

Some 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function.

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Procurement expert McClelland joins hub company

John McClelland has been appointed chairman of the South-West hub Company, which is collaborating with the public sector to deliver value for money on infrastructure worth more than £600 million in Scotland.

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APP halts clearance of natural forest by suppliers

The pulp and paper supplier has put an end to the clearance of natural forest in Indonesia by its vendors, two years ahead of its 2015 deadline.

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Whole Foods Market seeks reassurance from coconut water suppliers

The retailer has written to suppliers to remind them to ensure supply chains are sustainable, as demand for the drink grows worldwide.

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Products added for preferential procurement

The South African Department of Trade and Industry has listed a new range of products, including electrical and telecommunications cables, that must be purchased locally by the public sector.

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Ofgem aims to tackle ‘rogue’ energy brokers

The regulator has called for more powers to deal with organisations that mis-sell energy to businesses, following growing complaints over some of the tactics in use.

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DWP ‘too relaxed’ about value for money on medical contract

The Department for Work & Pensions has been reluctant to challenge the provider of Work Capability Assessments and its contract management need a “substantial shake-up”, according to MPs.

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Leeds Council victorious in High Court battle

A judge has dismissed a £43.5 million damages claim from a property developer that alleged Leeds City Council had broken procurement rules and been deceitful over a tender process.

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