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Category Archives: Purchasing
Freight theft in the US hits record high
Ambiguity in the supply chain leads victims to “literally hand over cargo”.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Power management firm benefits from bringing logistics back in house
“Third parties don’t have the skin in the game,” supply chain management VP for Eaton, Les Ball explains the advantage of taking control.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Collaborative fuel purchasing takes off at African airlines
Industry body AFRAA believes a joint purchasing deal will result in cheaper prices, better quality fuel and a more reliable supply for nine African carriers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Australia’s PM requests proof its manufacturers are denied contracts
Julia Gillard has called for evidence to support claims Australian manufacturers are prevented from winning work on local projects run by foreign firms.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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UK should learn intelligent buying lessons from Germany
European countries make better use of public money to boost their own industries through clever procurement, it is argued.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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London councils collaborate on £1.4 billion framework
Westminster City Council and 19 other authorities have gone out to tender together for a range of back office services.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Francis Maude: ”This is the moment we change things”
“Past governments haven’t got very excited about procurement. It wasn’t a sure-fire headline grabber. But it’s obvious to me procurement matters,” minister for the Cabinet Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Francis Maude: ”This is the moment we change things”
“Past governments haven’t got very excited about procurement. It wasn’t a sure-fire headline grabber. But it’s obvious to me procurement matters,” minister for the Cabinet Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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E-auction adoption saves Probrand time and money
Buyers at the IT product reseller have been able to focus more on strategic purchasing activity thanks to technology.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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E-auction adoption saves Probrand time and money
Buyers at the IT product reseller have been able to focus more on strategic purchasing activity thanks to technology.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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