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Category Archives: Technology
Scientists team up to research food waste as an energy source
Citrus residue, cashew shells and coffee waste are among the by-products of the food supply chain that scientists are hoping to harness as alternative carbon source for bio-fuel.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability, Technology
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NHS slashes £1.5bn from IT and management costs
The Department of Health said the savings have freed up cash to be spent on frontline services but shadow health secretary Andy Burnham said overall spending levels have been cut.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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IBM saves $43 million by lowering energy use
The technology business also cut carbon dioxide emissions by 175,000 tonnes by reducing its company-wide energy use.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Sustainability, Technology
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Public projects should adopt Olympic procurement approach
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman Sir John Armitt also calls on the UK government to enable contractors to use London 2012 as launch pad to international opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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MoD lambasted for inefficient stock-keeping
The UK’s defence department has been accused of wasting money on holding unnecessarily large stocks of clothing, medical supplies and spares for vehicles, ships and aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Supply chain, Technology
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Use corporate goals to get P2P system compliance
Buyers advised to link use of purchase-to-pay technology to a company-wide aim to get employees to conform.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Ghana government e-procurement pledge
High-spend departments expect to be able to use the technology in the next 12 months.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Technology
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Businesses looking to buy mobile apps
Survey finds that 78 per cent of large businesses are looking to purchase mobile apps.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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IT discounts to save £70 million across UK public sector
“The old days of signing huge, inflexible IT contracts are gone forever.” Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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Lack of finance means auto suppliers miss expansion chance
Lending conditions have worsened for more than a quarter of suppliers, leaving them unable to take advantage of increased UK manufacturing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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