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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, SRM
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Confidence builds in UK construction sector
David Noble: “Many businesses have replenished their levels of optimism.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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