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Category Archives: Purchasing
UK firms are financially fitter, says Experian
“We can entertain some cautious optimism for the months ahead,” Max Firth, Experian.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Businesses perceive ‘high risk’ threat from supply base
One in twelve UK firms think more than half their vendors represent a high risk to their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Ikea prepares to drop non-compliant suppliers
Those vendors unwilling or unable to meet the requirements of the retail chain’s code of conduct will be phased out.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Supply chain risk moves up the CFO agenda
Senior finance leaders urged to ‘keep their eye on the ball’ as the threat from commodity volatility and supply chain disruption to businesses grows.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Improved estate procurement could save NHS £1 billion
Neighbouring trusts should work together to maximise economies of scale and cut down on wasted space, says consultancy EC Harris.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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South African government to hire chief procurement officer
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the government intends to hire a CPO to monitor purchasing across government.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Procurian profits rise by $5.1 million
The procurement outsourcing business, previously known as ICG Commerce, reported total profits of $22.2 million (£14.1 million) in 2011.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing
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Former MoD buyer pleads guilty to accepting bribes
William Marks, who previously worked as a deputy senior commercial officer at the Ministry of Defence, has admitted receiving £66,500 in bribes to favour a supplier in tenders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Opinion, Purchasing
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Last few tables remain for CIPS Annual Dinner 2012
Buyers will be able to put their risk management skills to the test in a casino at the black-tie event for the purchasing and supply profession.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Philips uncovers ethics violations at 138 suppliers
Vendor audits carried out in 2011 revealed examples of major non-compliance with the company’s code of ethics.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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