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Category Archives: 2012
Sharing information key to successful supply chain collaboration
Buyers and suppliers are on the same page when it comes to what they want from their partners.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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PAC questions procurement card security checks
But Cabinet Office minister Ian Watmore points out there is no evidence of systemic abuse of the cards and the number of potentially fraudulent transactions is less than 100 in four million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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SMEs must see procurement as a cost-saver
“Although some small businesses still see hiring a procurement manager as a luxury, those who take the plunge quickly see tangible cost savings,” a recruiter has said.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Last chance to enter inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards
There is just one week left before the awards entry deadline on 3 April.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Oil tanker driver strike vote poses supply chain risk
Logistics companies relied upon by buyers may not be able to fulfil demands if strike action voted for by UK oil tanker drivers goes ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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South African mining firm reports safety improvements
Basil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company’s risk management activities are better.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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IT supply chain is putting national security at risk
The Departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Justice are accused of failing to tackle IT security risks.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Almost a quarter of public sector outsourcing deals brought back in-house
Poor contract management, which meant contracts did not provide the value expected, was blamed on a lack of skills.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Optimum Procurement scores sourcing deal with Everton FC
The business has announced a procurement and fleet services co-sourcing agreement with the Premiership club.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers
The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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