Category Archives: Purchasing

Nokia to work more closely with suppliers on water scarcity

“We are focused on honing the direction we give our suppliers and measuring their performance,” said Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia.

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Social housing buyers fail to share sustainability knowledge

Research had found less than a third of buyers in the sector share their sustainability information with their supply base.

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Home Office saves £75 million through procurement

But MPs raise serious concerns that plans to outsource some police functions are not significantly clear.

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Buyers prefer home advantage in supplier negotiation

42 per cent of purchasers like to handle negotiations on home turf, compared to 38 per cent who favour making a deal on the supplier’s territory.

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CBI calls for commercial approach to attract investment

The CBI has urged the government to reshape how UK infrastructure is managed to draw new sources of funding

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Yorkshire construction consultancy framework awarded

A £290 million framework agreement for consultancy services to the construction sector has been made available to public and third sector organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Dairy Crest efficiencies soured by high milk prices

The higher price of milk has caused the producer to record a loss, although supply chain efficiencies helped the cheese division to remain profitable.

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CIPS and Cabinet Office to boost procurement best practice

The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to agree to work more closely together to promote the profession in the public sector.

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Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers needed

Research by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only.

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HP to optimize supply chain in cost saving drive

The technology company will combine spend across business groups in addition to a plan to save up to $3.5 billion (£2.2 billion) through restructuring.

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