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Category Archives: Purchasing
SA oil sector misses minority supply chain target
The representation of black and minority businesses in the supply chain of South African firms in the liquid fuels sector is in reverse, according to an audit.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Placement, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Aerospace supply chain under pressure to meet increased demand
The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Public projects should adopt Olympic procurement approach
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman Sir John Armitt also calls on the UK government to enable contractors to use London 2012 as launch pad to international opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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Free marketing benchmarking tool launched
The World Federation of Advertisers has launched a new tool aimed at helping companies assess the maturity of their marketing procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Strong demand outstrips junior buyer supply
Recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark says FMCG firms are struggling to fill entry-level positions with the right staff.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Buyers support the use of RFPs
The latest SM100 poll finds the majority of purchasers do not believe the profession uses request for proposal too frequently.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100
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Fuel costs drive up airline ticket prices
The average cost of an airline ticket from destinations in Europe and North America has risen by 6 per cent compared with last year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Diamond Jubilee slows service sector growth
“The Jubilee weekend clearly led to a temporary slowdown in activity across the services sector,” said CIPS CEO David Noble.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Private finance initiative reform expected to be revealed within weeks
The head of infrastructure UK told the Government Construction Conference yesterday proposed reforms to the PFI funding model are expected to be announced soon.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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‘Good purchasing clients know what they want’
Tim Byles, chief executive of Cornerstone and former national procurement champion, said for construction projects to succeed, those responsible for purchasing them must be clear on their requirements.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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