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Category Archives: 2012
Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Offshore wind investment benefits from greater competition
A new approach to funding has boosted competition for licenses, but the scheme needs fine-tuning, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Offshore wind investment benefits from greater competition
A new approach to funding has boosted competition for licenses, but the scheme needs fine-tuning, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Which organisations have been shortlisted in the 2012 CIPS SM Awards?
The shortlist for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012 is revealed today.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Sustainability, Technology
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Construction firms launch sustainability school for suppliers
Seven construction firms have collaborated to establish a school providing free training and support for suppliers to tackle sustainability issues.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Collaborative procurement could save schools £400m
The Schools’ Buying Club has reported that £400 million a year could be saved by using a single framework agreement for resources.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Shared services to ‘become the norm’ in Whitehall
UK government’s civil service reform aims to boost the use of shared service centres, with the CBI calling for local authorities to share with neighbours.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Government’s £70 million internal audit spend is inefficient
The National Audit Office says the quality of audits is variable and results are not tailored to individual organisations.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain
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Boots and Walgreens merger to create procurement benefits
The deal between the two retailers will create an organisations with unmatched supply chain and procurement expertise.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain, Technology
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Government aims to save millions on nursery milk
Savings achieved through efficient buying could mean more milk for children under proposals to reform the Nursery Milk Scheme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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