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Category Archives: Purchasing
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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Prompt payment a priority for most purchasers
84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, SRM, Supply chain
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Fall in export orders slows UK manufacturing growth
The manufacturing sector continued to grow in April, but at a slower rate compared to figures recorded for March.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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NGO calls for international body to tackle commodity cartels
Revenue from fines for anti-competitive behaviour should be used to help developing countries earn more from their exports, according to CUTS International.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Law, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Buyers lock in contracts to mitigate energy price rises
A survey reveals energy purchasers are signing deals at current rates for the future to avoid the impact of expected increases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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CIPS Middle East Awards 2012 shortlist announced
Nine companies have reached the shortlist for the inaugural annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in the region.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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EC sets 2016 as deadline for e-procurement
The European Commission has announced that all public sector authorities will have to carry out their purchasing electronically within the next four years.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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Benefits of M&S sustainability go beyond the bottom line
The retailer’s work on sustainable procurement has boosted the company’s brand and future resilience, according to the firm’s climate change manager.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain, Sustainability
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MPs identify ‘tension’ in procurement savings priorities
The government must make it clearer where it wants buyers to make economies of scale and where they should buy locally, the Public Accounts Committee has said.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Recession speeds up TNT savings delivery
The impact of the financial crisis allowed the delivery company to identify savings opportunities by consolidating vendors and examining categories in great detail.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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