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Category Archives: Risk & continuity
PAC questions procurement card security checks
But Cabinet Office minister Ian Watmore points out there is no evidence of systemic abuse of the cards and the number of potentially fraudulent transactions is less than 100 in four million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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SMEs must see procurement as a cost-saver
“Although some small businesses still see hiring a procurement manager as a luxury, those who take the plunge quickly see tangible cost savings,” a recruiter has said.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Oil tanker driver strike vote poses supply chain risk
Logistics companies relied upon by buyers may not be able to fulfil demands if strike action voted for by UK oil tanker drivers goes ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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South African mining firm reports safety improvements
Basil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company’s risk management activities are better.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Define risks and responsibilities for contract management success
The man responsible for the digital TV switchover support contract says establishing the risks of a deal and who should handle them is key.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Prices of greater concern to CFOs than supply security
The risk from price volatility is more of a worry to finance directors than being able to obtain goods.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Buyers will bear brunt of chancellor’s fuel duty increase
Haulage industry accuses George Osborne of “taking a wrong turn” with petrol price rise and warns suppliers will try to recover increased costs from customers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Recession & economic downturn, Risk & continuity
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Premier Foods aims for 4 per cent savings through supply chain
The manufacturer plans to make efficiencies after reporting an operating loss of £259.1 million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Premier Foods aims for 4 per cent savings through supply chain
The manufacturer plans to make efficiencies after reporting an operating loss of £259.1 million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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NAO: Procurement cards are cost effective but need tighter controls
Public Accounts Committee chairwoman calls for transparency threshold to be reduced in order to hold departments to account.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Main sections, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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