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Category Archives: 2012
CIPS and Cabinet Office to boost procurement best practice
The two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to agree to work more closely together to promote the profession in the public sector.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers needed
Research by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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HP to optimize supply chain in cost saving drive
The technology company will combine spend across business groups in addition to a plan to save up to $3.5 billion (£2.2 billion) through restructuring.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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CIPS and ITM announce partnership
The reciprocal agreement will mean members will be offered discounted membership of the other organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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RIBA publishes public procurement recommendations
The architect’s professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Government calls for joint energy purchasing
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying ‘collectives’.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chain
Buyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegations
The fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledge
The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office’s procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3 billion
The technology firm has announced its intention to purchase the spend management software provider, after its offer was accepted by Ariba’s board.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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