Category Archives: Purchasing

WTO rules China must open up raw material exports

Buyers are expected to benefit from lower prices after the country was told to lift its export restrictions.

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Incentives are key to successful procurement outsourcing

Commercial terms that motivate a provider to keep stakeholders happy support a successful relationship, says Thames Water’s head of procurement.

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Steel workers’ union calls for a halt to Forth Road Bridge project

First minister Alex Salmond has been called upon to suspend the bridge replacement project until a review of the procurement process is carried out.

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MoD to encourage ”exportability” through procurement

Bidding suppliers may be expected to suggest a cheaper, lower specification version of a product so it can be sold abroad.

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Services sector starts 2012 with a boom

Record rises in key indicators point to a “resounding revival” of UK economic growth last month, latest PMI finds.

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NAO backs government’s savings claims

But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.

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NAO backs government’s savings claims

But the spending watchdog said “fundamental changes are needed” if savings targets for the next four years are to be met.

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Confidence builds in UK construction sector

David Noble: “Many businesses have replenished their levels of optimism.”

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Pick n Pay boycotts ‘expensive’ suppliers

The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices.

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Pick n Pay boycotts ‘expensive’ suppliers

The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices.

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