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Category Archives: Purchasing
Unilever links up with DHL in joint business development plan
As part of the consumer goods manufacturer’s sustainable living plan, it has signed an agreement with vendor DHL Supply Chain to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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UK government aims to save £20 billion a year by 2015
Minister Francis Maude admits meeting the target won’t be easy, but says it is the right thing to do as he announces £5.5 billion efficiencies made in the past year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Gas field contracts set to create 1,200 supply chain jobs
Operators of the Cygnus gas field expect 80 per cent of the £1.4 billion of contracts will be awarded to UK suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Fewer than half of firms use e-sourcing
More money is often spent on buying the technology than teaching staff how to use it, according to consultancy State of Flux.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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HMV buyers boost record with stakeholders
The retailer’s head of procurement tells SM the function has improved its reputation within the business as a result of a transformation programme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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News focus: No security assurance
Could the G4S Olympic security contract have been managed differently to better effect, and if so, how?, asks Adam Leach.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, News focus, Purchasing
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BHP Billiton cuts shale gas asset by $2.84bn
Value of shale gas plant acquired last year is halved over low gas prices
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Massmart kicks off local procurement programme
Wal-Mart-owned supermarket chain works with farmers to produce green beans and butternut squash through local supplier programme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, SRM
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Procurement of broadband upgrade is non-competitive, say Lords
The UK government’s strategy to implement broadband across the country risks shutting out smaller contractors, according to a committee of peers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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UK services activity expands at slowest rate for 19 months
This is somewhat disappointing following the disruption of the Queen’s jubilee in June, said Paul Smith, senior economist at Markit.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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