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NHS commissioning changes could save £3.4 billion a year

Procurement and commissioning teams often lack the commercial savvy, said the CBI.

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College students practise tendering

It is a growing challenge to encourage new talent. Partnering with education provides an opportunity for young people to understand our business, said Gary Whittle, Meachers Global Logistics.

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Higher education sector urged to support social enterprises

A campaign has been launched to spend £1 billion with organisations that reinvest profit back into their business to achieve social objectives.

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Business travel spend to bounce back in 2013

The UK, Germany and France will all see increases next year, following subdued growth in 2012.

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Intel finds serious non-compliance at third-party suppliers

The computer chip manufacturer found 426 serious instances of non-compliance at vendors following audits.

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Pressure on platinum prices halts mining activity

South African miner Aquarius Platinum has suspended operations at its Marikana platinum mine due to poor trading conditions caused by falls in the price of the metal.

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Chocolate bars to be smaller due to volatile cocoa prices

Demand for cocoa will outstrip supply by 2030, forcing manufacturers to search for alternatives.

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AstraZeneca fosters collaborative approach with suppliers

If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca.

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BT contracts cut environmental impact

The telecoms and technology business evaluated environmental factors in 87 per cent of its contracts last year, according to its latest CSR report.

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Frequent travelling takes toll on mental capacity

Study finds performance can be compromised by long flights, leaving travellers with lower concentration levels

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