Category Archives: Risk & continuity

Silver price soars over past decade

The costs of all commodities have increased by an average of 160 per cent over the past 10 years, according to research.

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Platinum prices could see short-term increase

While supply of platinum has recently outstripped demand, a three-week long illegal strike at a South Africa mine could hit costs.

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Australian senate criticises ‘flawed’ defence procurement

A report has proposed streamlining the Defence Materiel Organisation to improve spending.

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G4S confirms £50 million loss on Olympic deal

The security provider is to launch a review into why it failed to fulfill its requirements on the contract to provide security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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Majority of CPOs plan to rethink strategy

Some 83 per cent of senior purchasers admit that they need to modify their buying strategy to deal with the volatile business environment.

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BHP Billiton profit undermined by commodity prices

A fall in the price of copper and lower demand from China has seen annual profit at the world’s largest miner drop by 34.8 per cent.

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DWP must boost risk management on health test contract

The National Audit Office said the Department for Work and Pensions has improved its governance of the deal, but needs to do more to address shortcomings.

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NHS Supply Chain recycles 1,558 tonnes of waste

The health service purchasing organisation is now aiming to recycle three-quarters of its waste.

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China ‘controls supply and fixes prices’ of rare earths

Increased government regulation and access to strategic reserves gives China the ability to control the global market for the commodities, a report has warned.

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EC action plan to boost security market

The European Commission has proposed measures to develop the highly fragmented market for security technology and services, through greater standardisation.

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