Category Archives: Purchasing

Local procurement to boost South African drug industry

The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.

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‘Maverick marketing’ costs companies millions

Ad hoc processes and immature practices blamed for large overspends and lost savings opportunities.

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Coca-Cola rewards suppliers for sustainability efforts

“We must look beyond minimising our impact and towards collaboration with our suppliers across our value chain,” said Stephen Moorhouse, vice president, supply chain at Coca-Cola Enterprises.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Arts venues form energy buying ensemble

The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.

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Arts venues form energy buying ensemble

The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.

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Buyers must invest in contingency planning before it’s too late

A Sony Mobile executive says the company’s neglect of secondary and dual sourcing procedures cost the business millions following the impact of natural disasters in Japan.

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CEO’s leadership helped rapid transformation of Oracle supply chain

The involvement of Larry Ellison and his clear targets focused the mind and cut out delays in decision-making when integrating the operations of Sun Microsystems.

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Unilever explains commodity risk approach

“Anything that has a volatile pricing component in it can be classed as a commodity,” said Mark Taylor, vice-president of procurement and commodities at the food manufacturer.

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