Category Archives: Purchasing

CIPS and ITM announce partnership

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The reciprocal agreement will mean members will be offered discounted membership of the other organisation.

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RIBA publishes public procurement recommendations

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The architect’s professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth.

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Government calls for joint energy purchasing

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying ‘collectives’.

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Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chain

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Buyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body.

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KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegations

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group.

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NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledge

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office’s procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts.

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SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3 billion

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The technology firm has announced its intention to purchase the spend management software provider, after its offer was accepted by Ariba’s board.

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Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

“It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK,” says Unite national officer Roger Maddison.

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Yell’s £200m cost-cutting fails to stem revenue loss

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The Yellow Pages publisher exceeds savings target, but still sees £1.19bn loss

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Car makers aim to develop hybrid motors in-house

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

As involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities

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