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Category Archives: Purchasing
Government accused of moving at ”snail’s pace”’ to find supermarket watchdog
Fiona Gooch, senior policy adviser at Traidcraft, said: “We urge the government to give the establishment of the adjudicator greater priority.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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LGA publishes procurement pledge for local authorities
The council representative body wants buyers’ opinions on promises to simplify purchasing processes, engage with suppliers and boost access to SMEs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Adidas turns Indian supplier performance around
Some 80 per cent of the sportswear’s suppliers in the country have reached the minimum standard of social compliance, compared with 80 per cent falling short of the target the year before.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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Purchasers in support services earn the highest remuneration
But promotion and career development is a more important consideration when moving jobs, according to the results of the CIPS Africa and Ernst & Young Southern African Supply Chain Survey.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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EU should crack down on commodity speculation
A collection of 25 civil society organisations has called for greater regulation so markets serve the needs of food producers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Input prices put pressure on service sector margins
The April PMI revealed the sector continues to expand, but like its counterparts experienced a slowdown in its growth.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Major Projects Authority must improve reporting
The National Audit Office says the scrutiny body has improved the oversight and transparency of spending on government projects, but should report this work publicly.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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PFI projects are too slow, too expensive and too uncompetitive, say MPs
The Public Accounts Committee has published a critical report into PFI deals, concluding they “do not serve investors or taxpayers well”.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Staffordshire Council signs Capita to save £18.5 million in purchasing
The Midlands authority has struck a three-year deal with the outsourcing provider where it will be paid based on the savings it makes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Commercial projects boost construction sector
The industry continued to expand in April but at a slower rate than 12-month high seen the previous month.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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