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Category Archives: News
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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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, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing
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Airbus and Virgin join forces to develop fuel from eucalyptus trees
Fuel from mallee trees has not yet been used by commercial airlines and now a consortium wants to change that and develop this sustainable source.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Define risks and responsibilities for contract management success
The man responsible for the digital TV switchover support contract says establishing the risks of a deal and who should handle them is key.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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