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Category Archives: 2012
Following corporate goals is a priority for buyers
Developing a strategy that mirrors the objectives of their company is more important to senior buyers than delivering savings.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing
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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.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Government should put consultancy framework ‘effort where its mouth is’
Management Consultancies Association chairman expresses frustration at second delay this time to the announcement of suppliers being considered for government business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Vivendi plans procurement efficiencies after profits fall
The company that owns, among others, the video games maker behind Call of Duty, blamed problems with struggling mobile phone business SFR for the drop in income.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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UK services sector sees strongest growth for five months
A boost in new business gives the The Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI its best reading since March.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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World’s leading buyers to increase purchasing spend
Some of the globe’s biggest importers intend to spend more in the second half of 2012, despite trade challenges overseas.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Fyffes credits shipping savings for profit rise
Tropical fruit supplier Fyffes has reported a 20 per cent increase in its half-year profits, mainly as a result of procurement’s efforts to overhaul shipping costs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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Fyffes credits shipping savings for profit rise
Tropical fruit supplier Fyffes has reported a 20 per cent increase in its half-year profits, mainly as a result of procurement’s efforts to overhaul shipping costs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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‘Give in to win’ in negotiations
If you don’t compromise on anything while negotiating a deal, you will ultimately lose out, warns a former CPO.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Poor management blamed for £133 million spend by Scottish Government
Auditor general: “Weaknesses need to be addressed and oversight of ICT investment needs strengthening to ensure value for money.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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