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Category Archives: Purchasing
Government scraps Great Western railway competition
The Department for Transport has cancelled the contest to operate the franchise for the Great Western railway, and will not reimburse bidders for their costs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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G4S turned down reduced requirement on Olympic security contract
The security provider for the London 2012 Olympics was offered the opportunity to provide fewer guards during a contract renegotiation, but was confident it could meet a higher target.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CPOs must align business strategy with CEO
Procurement’s impact is being felt across several areas of a business but CPOs are failing to manage its value, a survey has found.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Supply chain disruption biggest worry for executives
“The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability,” said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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WEF urges co-ordinated international approach to supply chain risk
A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Government demands progress on collaborative university procurement
In its annual grant letter, the UK government said it expects to see “quantifiable progress” this year on recommendations that 30 per cent of non-pay spend should be addressed by collaborative purchasing.
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Government seeks ‘best councils to do business with’
The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a contest encouraging local authorities to share experiences of how they are helping small businesses to access and win contracts.
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Travel buyers cut costs with range of solutions
Purchasers of business travel around the world are united by their desire to reduce costs, but different regions are doing it in different ways.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Research councils take on £4 billion government spend
The Research Councils Shared Services Centre is to take control of government spend on construction, research and facilities management projects as part of an agreement with the Government Procurement Service.
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Apple uncovers child labour at 11 supplier factories
“Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don’t tolerate it and we’re working to eradicate it from our industry,” the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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