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Category Archives: News
Services sector buyers welcome lower input prices
Inflation rose at its slowest rate for 31 months as the sector continued to expand, according to the latest PMI.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Diageo creates jobs through whisky supply chain
The drinks company encourages suppliers to create jobs for young people and apprenticeships as part of a £1 billion investment in its whisky brands.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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News focus: Car suppliers lag behind
Anna Scott explores the challenges that the boost for UK car manufacturing has given its suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, News focus, Supply chain
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APP commits to certified sustainable sources by 2020
The Indonesian pulp and paper manufacturer has promised to only use suppliers with Sustainable Forest Management certification.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Supply chain
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Construction confidence falls as growth falters
The sector continued to expand in May, but at its slowest rate for three months, lowering expectations for the year ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources
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Mars on target to meet sustainable cocoa goal
The chocolate maker expects to buy more than 20 per cent of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources in 2012, equivalent to around 90,000 tonnes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Scotland to strengthen North Sea oil and gas supply chain
The Scottish Government wants to make the supply chain to the sector worth £30 billion by 2020.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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Procurement profession needs more entry-level positions
More junior roles are necessary to encourage candidates to make purchasing their career of choice, according to CIPS president David Smith.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Government procurement card controls ‘not strict enough’
MPs are not satisfied purchasing cards are being used appropriately and want tighter controls, including banning their use to buy certain items such as alcohol.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Central government, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Office Depot appoints Mike McCreesh to lead procurement
The office supplies company has promoted from within to find its new procurement and supply chain director.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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