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Category Archives: 2012
CFOs would act unethically to win business
Some 15 per cent of CFOs believe making cash payments to win business is acceptable, a worldwide survey has found.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, News, Purchasing
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Continued piracy could push up supply chain costs by 150 per cent
If the threat of piracy in the Persian Gulf is not tackled, organisations will face rising security costs and higher insurance premiums.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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NHS trusts should appoint board members accountable for procurement
The Department of Health has made the recommendation as part of a number of suggested reforms of procurement, including a £300 million fund to bulk buy expensive equipment such as MRI and CT scanners.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Nokia to work more closely with suppliers on water scarcity
“We are focused on honing the direction we give our suppliers and measuring their performance,” said Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Social housing buyers fail to share sustainability knowledge
Research had found less than a third of buyers in the sector share their sustainability information with their supply base.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Home Office saves £75 million through procurement
But MPs raise serious concerns that plans to outsource some police functions are not significantly clear.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Buyers prefer home advantage in supplier negotiation
42 per cent of purchasers like to handle negotiations on home turf, compared to 38 per cent who favour making a deal on the supplier’s territory.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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CBI calls for commercial approach to attract investment
The CBI has urged the government to reshape how UK infrastructure is managed to draw new sources of funding
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Yorkshire construction consultancy framework awarded
A £290 million framework agreement for consultancy services to the construction sector has been made available to public and third sector organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Dairy Crest efficiencies soured by high milk prices
The higher price of milk has caused the producer to record a loss, although supply chain efficiencies helped the cheese division to remain profitable.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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