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Category Archives: 2012
SA union pickets in protest at bus tendering block
What we wanted to do was observe the tender process to see that it is fair, says Dion Makhura, regional chairperson for greater Johannesburg, SAMWU.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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Resource nationalism is mining sector’s top risk
Restrictions on exports, foreign trade, extra taxes and limits on foreign ownership are the biggest threats to future supply security.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, Low cost sourcing, News, Risk & continuity
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Government defends scrutiny of Olympic security contract
Crime and security minister says the progress of contractor G4S was monitored and challenged, as the military makes up a shortfall in security guards for the London games.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Intro business change, Intro fraud & corruption, News, Purchasing
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Government defends scrutiny of Olympic security contract
Crime and security minister says the progress of contractor G4S was monitored and challenged, as the military makes up a shortfall in security guards for the London games.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, Intro business change, News, Purchasing
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Brits favour a mix of providers for public services
A CBI survey has found 75 per cent of people believe public services should be provided by the government, private sector and charities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Unilever receives first sustainable rapeseed oil
The global food manufacturer has worked with its supplier Cargill to produce a sustainably verified rapeseed oil.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Aluminium price fall causes Alcoa losses
The metal producer has reported a $2 million (£1.3 million) loss in the second quarter, due to a drop in the cost of the commodity.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Travel buyers earn more than £60,000 on average
The first study into the remuneration of travel buyers by the Institute of Travel & Meetings reveals purchasers in the pharmaceutical sector are the highest paid.
Posted in 2012, Business change, Careers, cat-news, News
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Use of shared services in Whitehall should be mandatory
MPs have said the mistakes of the past will be repeated and efficiencies will not be achieved unless departments are ordered to use them.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Public sector buyers boost insurance procurement with framework
Police, NHS and local authorities aim to leverage spend on brokerage and underwriting.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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