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Category Archives: Purchasing
More e-procurement could cut corruption in Europe
Greater investment in electronic purchasing would provide greater transparency and reduce the potential for fraud and corruption in public procurement, says Transparency International.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology
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Sharp increase in protectionism
A quarter of all restrictive trade measures introduced since October 2008 have been implemented in the past eight months, according to the European Commission.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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JBS threatens Greenpeace with legal action over claims
The Brazilian food manufacturer says the environmental organisation’s allegations of sourcing cattle from farms accused of deforestation are false, frivolous and unfounded.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Guar bean price rise hits Halliburton
High demand for guar gum, used in the fracking process to extract gas, means the US oil and gas equipment business expects margins to be up to 5.5 per cent lower than last year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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UNICEF set for $735 million saving boost
Discussions with vendors, improved competition and better market analysis has slashed the amount the organisation spends
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Services sector buyers welcome lower input prices
Inflation rose at its slowest rate for 31 months as the sector continued to expand, according to the latest PMI.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Diageo creates jobs through whisky supply chain
The drinks company encourages suppliers to create jobs for young people and apprenticeships as part of a £1 billion investment in its whisky brands.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Construction confidence falls as growth falters
The sector continued to expand in May, but at its slowest rate for three months, lowering expectations for the year ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Mars on target to meet sustainable cocoa goal
The chocolate maker expects to buy more than 20 per cent of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources in 2012, equivalent to around 90,000 tonnes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Procurement profession needs more entry-level positions
More junior roles are necessary to encourage candidates to make purchasing their career of choice, according to CIPS president David Smith.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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