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Category Archives: Purchasing
Local procurement to boost South African drug industry
The South African government is finalising a list of 70 pharmaceutical products designated for local procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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‘Maverick marketing’ costs companies millions
Ad hoc processes and immature practices blamed for large overspends and lost savings opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Coca-Cola rewards suppliers for sustainability efforts
“We must look beyond minimising our impact and towards collaboration with our suppliers across our value chain,” said Stephen Moorhouse, vice president, supply chain at Coca-Cola Enterprises.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs
The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Reform of public PQQs could boost economy and jobs
The North East Chamber of Commerce has published a four-point plan to reform public sector PQQs, that it believes could create up to 6,000 new jobs in the region.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, Law, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Arts venues form energy buying ensemble
The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Arts venues form energy buying ensemble
The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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Unilever explains commodity risk approach
“Anything that has a volatile pricing component in it can be classed as a commodity,” said Mark Taylor, vice-president of procurement and commodities at the food manufacturer.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Nearly three-quarters of CFOs believe procurement is more strategic
Increased supplier collaboration and improved negotiation of discounts and rebates from vendors has boosted the reputation of the function among senior finance executives.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Buyers must invest in contingency planning before it’s too late
A Sony Mobile executive says the company’s neglect of secondary and dual sourcing procedures cost the business millions following the impact of natural disasters in Japan.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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