Category Archives: 2012

Call for payment terms to be discussed up front

Negotiating terms at the beginning of a deal allows both parties to tackle potential problems, a roundtable hears.

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Government tightens controls on departmental spending

New approach will reward good fiscal management and punish bad, according to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.

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Government tightens controls on departmental spending

New approach will reward good fiscal management and punish bad, according to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.

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Local procurement to boost South African drug industry

The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.

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Local procurement to boost South African drug industry

The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.

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‘Maverick marketing’ costs companies millions

Ad hoc processes and immature practices blamed for large overspends and lost savings opportunities.

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Coca-Cola rewards suppliers for sustainability efforts

“We must look beyond minimising our impact and towards collaboration with our suppliers across our value chain,” said Stephen Moorhouse, vice president, supply chain at Coca-Cola Enterprises.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs

The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.

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Arts venues form energy buying ensemble

The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.

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