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CIPS and ITM announce partnership

The reciprocal agreement will mean members will be offered discounted membership of the other organisation.

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RIBA publishes public procurement recommendations

The architect’s professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth.

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Government calls for joint energy purchasing

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying ‘collectives’.

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Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chain

Buyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body.

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KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegations

The fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group.

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NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledge

The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office’s procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts.

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SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3 billion

The technology firm has announced its intention to purchase the spend management software provider, after its offer was accepted by Ariba’s board.

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Manufacturing SMEs recognise need to focus on supply chains

More than three quarters of small manufacturers see the need to improve their supply chain processes, a survey has found.

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Amazon closes gap on Apple in supply chain ranking

Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25, out today, said: Amazon is a great example of an ‘orchestrator’ that goes beyond simply borrowing and adapting others’ best practices and consistently defies conventional wisdom.

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Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars

“It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK,” says Unite national officer Roger Maddison.

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