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Category Archives: 2012
Western Cape to implement green procurement plan
The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Biomass procurement ”critical” to power company’s future
Drax Group CEO: “Despite the immature and bespoke nature of the supply chain, we believe we will be able to secure sufficient sustainable biomass.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Waitrose attacked for late delivery charges
The retailer has been charging suppliers £60 each for every late delivery – a practice condemned by the Forum of Private Business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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SA government urges suppliers to show integrity
Economic development minister warns that competition authorities are ready to “crack down” on contractors that collude on prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Buyers hit by high mobile data prices
The OECD is calling for transparent information on data roaming prices to help purchasers get fairer prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology, Travel
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Government promises ‘quicker, easier and cheaper’ IT buying with CloudStore
The launch of an online catalogue for “off-the-shelf” IT services will offer public sector buyers greater transparency, flexibility and cost savings.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Technology
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XP Power to bring contracted manufacturing in China in-house
The company, which makes AC/DC power supplies used in equipment such as MRI scanners, said the move would increase buyer confidence and quality control.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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NHS hires buyers to treat efficiency ills
UK health trusts are seeking additional procurement support to help with ambitious cost improvement programmes.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Fertiliser industry passes price risk to supply chain
Greater transparency between manufacturers, wholesalers, farmers and traders would reduce price volatility.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice supply chain, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Whitehall will deliver £5 billion cash savings by end of 2012
A “businesslike approach and steely determination” will achieve value for money, said Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Central government, Ed's choice public sector, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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