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Category Archives: 2012
Global Business Travel Association launches in Africa
The membership organisation aims to help buyers in Africa, where travel management activity is increasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Dubai government upgrades purchasing portal
New and improved system expected to lessen administrative burden and enable buyers to spend more time on higher value activities such as supplier evaluation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice technology, Home page picture story, International, News, Purchasing, Technology
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RFPs are sick, not dead
Request for proposal (RFPs) documents remain a valuable tool, but should be improved to place less of a burden on suppliers.
NHS commissioning changes could save £3.4 billion a year
Procurement and commissioning teams often lack the commercial savvy, said the CBI.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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College students practise tendering
It is a growing challenge to encourage new talent. Partnering with education provides an opportunity for young people to understand our business, said Gary Whittle, Meachers Global Logistics.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Higher education sector urged to support social enterprises
A campaign has been launched to spend £1 billion with organisations that reinvest profit back into their business to achieve social objectives.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice public sector, News, Public sector
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Business travel spend to bounce back in 2013
The UK, Germany and France will all see increases next year, following subdued growth in 2012.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Intel finds serious non-compliance at third-party suppliers
The computer chip manufacturer found 426 serious instances of non-compliance at vendors following audits.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Pressure on platinum prices halts mining activity
South African miner Aquarius Platinum has suspended operations at its Marikana platinum mine due to poor trading conditions caused by falls in the price of the metal.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Chocolate bars to be smaller due to volatile cocoa prices
Demand for cocoa will outstrip supply by 2030, forcing manufacturers to search for alternatives.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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