Category Archives: Purchasing

NHS commissioning changes could save £3.4 billion a year

Procurement and commissioning teams often lack the commercial savvy, said the CBI.

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College students practise tendering

It is a growing challenge to encourage new talent. Partnering with education provides an opportunity for young people to understand our business, said Gary Whittle, Meachers Global Logistics.

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Business travel spend to bounce back in 2013

The UK, Germany and France will all see increases next year, following subdued growth in 2012.

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Intel finds serious non-compliance at third-party suppliers

The computer chip manufacturer found 426 serious instances of non-compliance at vendors following audits.

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Pressure on platinum prices halts mining activity

South African miner Aquarius Platinum has suspended operations at its Marikana platinum mine due to poor trading conditions caused by falls in the price of the metal.

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Chocolate bars to be smaller due to volatile cocoa prices

Demand for cocoa will outstrip supply by 2030, forcing manufacturers to search for alternatives.

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AstraZeneca fosters collaborative approach with suppliers

If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca.

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Ex-Innospec boss pleads guilty to bribery

Paul Jennings admits two charges of conspiracy to corrupt by making payments to secure contracts.

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Buyers play venture capitalists’ role

Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability.

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Zimbabwe bank governor urges preferential procurement

Gideon Gono of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says government should boost economy by purchasing from domestic firms.

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