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2008

Whitehall's mixed review03/01/2008 00:00:01
The next generation03/01/2008 00:00:01
Davies the evangelist03/01/2008 00:00:01
Framework for financial reports launched11/01/2008 00:00:01
The brains trust16/01/2008 00:00:01
All under one roof16/01/2008 00:00:01
Bite size16/01/2008 00:00:01
A lesson learned16/01/2008 00:00:01
Public sector misses sustainable building targets17/01/2008 00:00:01
Charity begins at home31/01/2008 00:00:01
Reverse logistics31/01/2008 00:00:00
Deals of steel31/01/2008 00:00:01
Hearing aid31/01/2008 00:00:01
Metronet contract failings must bring changes30/01/2008 00:00:01
What the CPO did next14/02/2008 00:00:01
Virgin's vision14/02/2008 00:00:01
Love don't cost a thing14/02/2008 00:00:01
Buyers in Scotland urged to use e-procurement15/02/2008 00:00:00
Worldwide hotel prices continue to rise20/02/2008 00:00:01
Scotland launches 'social clause' advice21/02/2008 00:00:01
Third sector 'not some sideshow', says minister25/02/2008 00:00:01
Into the spotlight28/02/2008 00:00:01
Team spirit28/02/2008 00:00:01
The A to Z of SRM28/02/2008 00:00:01
Government ditches plastic bags for marketing03/03/2008 00:00:01
Flying in formation13/03/2008 00:00:01
Strategy switch13/03/2008 00:00:01
Thrown a sheep lately?13/03/2008 00:00:01
Scotland develops national public buying strategies11/03/2008 00:00:01
No value in airline alliances, say buyers12/03/2008 00:00:01
London's public sector buildings to benefit from green buying19/03/2008 00:00:01
Public sector beats targets27/03/2008 00:00:01
Both sides of the deal27/03/2008 00:00:00
Magic numbers27/03/2008 00:00:01
10 steps to better sourcing27/03/2008 00:00:01
Worth all the tea in Chına27/03/2008 00:00:01
OGC wants public sector worker space reduced31/03/2008 00:00:01
Is China for you?10/04/2008 00:00:01
The World's factory10/04/2008 00:00:01
China's tour of duty08/04/2008 00:00:01
Tories would open IT procurement09/04/2008 00:00:01
Trade group critical of public sustainability progress18/04/2008 00:00:01
The upside of a downturn24/04/2008 00:00:01
A source of inspiration24/04/2008 00:00:01
Search for stars24/04/2008 00:00:01
Market on the move24/04/2008 00:00:01
The official cost of living24/04/2008 00:00:01
Sir Peter Gershon interview24/04/2008 00:00:01
Business not confident of public sector savings22/04/2008 00:00:01
MPs call for greater scrutiny of public spending23/04/2008 00:00:01
Secrets & buys08/05/2008 00:00:01
Indirectly speaking08/05/2008 00:00:01
Life after Gershon08/05/2008 00:00:01
Government must improve services management to unlock savings09/05/2008 00:00:01
Welsh buyers urged to open up tenders to charities12/05/2008 00:00:01
MPs call on BBC to drive greater savings14/05/2008 00:00:01
British Sea Power22/05/2008 00:00:01
Make the most of hard times22/05/2008 00:00:01
A hive of illegal activity22/05/2008 00:00:01
Accentuate the positive?22/05/2008 00:00:00
Public sector encouraged to switch off PCs21/05/2008 00:00:01
MPs urge government property efficiency improvements27/05/2008 00:00:01
Pan-European e-procurement project launched28/05/2008 00:00:01
The route to recovery05/06/2008 00:00:01
A sense of relief05/06/2008 12:00:00
Can you afford to go slow?05/06/2008 00:00:01
Watch out, scammers about05/06/2008 00:00:00
Is your communications agency out of this world?05/06/2008 00:00:01
Summary of UK Consulting Industry Report11/06/2008 00:00:01
OGC chief wants buyers to 'think like taxpayers'11/06/2008 00:00:01
Union blames outsourcing for fuel strikes13/06/2008 00:00:01
Stars in their buys19/06/2008 00:00:01
'Patchy' efforts made on sustainable procurement16/06/2008 00:00:01
SMEs unaware of business travel costs16/06/2008 00:00:01
Music, mud & money19/06/2008 00:00:01
The spirit of St Louis19/06/2008 00:00:01
Changing up a gear19/06/2008 00:00:01
It's a jungle out there19/06/2008 00:00:01
Queen honours purchasing professionals17/06/2008 00:00:01
Buyers and suppliers asked for SME contract advice17/06/2008 00:00:01
NHS needs framework for ethical procurement19/06/2008 00:00:01
500k temporary procurement staff bill angers MPs19/06/2008 00:00:01
Lack of competition causes Olympic cost rise20/06/2008 00:00:01
No plan to stop Microsoft bids for EU contracts23/06/2008 00:00:01
Third sector to get boost from Ministry of Justice23/06/2008 00:00:01
Congress wants Iraq fraud investigation24/06/2008 00:00:01
Debenhams denies extending payment terms25/06/2008 00:00:01
Business travel groups to tackle pricing and processes25/06/2008 00:00:01
NHS of the future needs new type of commissioners26/06/2008 00:00:01
More departments in OGC spotlight03/07/2008 00:00:01
Going with the flow03/07/2008 00:00:01
'I fell into it...'03/07/2008 00:00:01
Work, rest & play03/07/2008 00:00:01
Talent fishing03/07/2008 00:00:01
ITM appoints procurement chairman01/07/2008 00:00:01
Firms halt their Zimbabwe supply chains04/07/2008 00:00:01
Buyers avoid high-cost hotel chains07/07/2008 00:00:01
10 'golden rules' of successful KPIs revealed07/07/2008 00:00:01
Danger of UK recession 'serious and real'08/07/2008 00:00:01
Firms should be transparent about CSR, says union08/07/2008 00:00:01
Adult services calculator for public sector buyers launched09/07/2008 00:00:01
Environmental issues core to buyers' role09/07/2008 00:00:01
Buyers urged to check supplier whistleblowing policies10/07/2008 00:00:01
Demand from buyers ups renewable energy investment10/07/2008 00:00:01
Home Office rewards suppliers11/07/2008 00:00:01
OGC gets private sector advice17/07/2008 00:00:01
In full flight17/07/2008 00:00:01
Leading edge17/07/2008 00:00:01
Giving back to Africa17/07/2008 00:00:01
Up in the air17/07/2008 12:00:00
Stay four steps ahead17/07/2008 00:00:01
Private and third sectors key to delivering public services14/07/2008 00:00:01
ArcelorMittal launches supplier responsibility project14/07/2008 00:00:01
Colleges 'should use' gateway review process15/07/2008 00:00:01
Big rise in BBC taxi bill15/07/2008 00:00:01
Local government buyers join strike action16/07/2008 00:00:01
CBI unveils construction council16/07/2008 00:00:01
Middle East conflict hit oil prices17/07/2008 00:00:01
Wal-Mart to axe illegal wood sources17/07/2008 00:00:01
Procurement central to cutting school emissions18/07/2008 00:00:01
Drop exams contractor, Tories implore18/07/2008 00:00:01
Suppliers overburdened with carbon data requests21/07/2008 00:00:01
Public sector joins supply chain programme21/07/2008 00:00:01
MPs call for chief construction officer role22/07/2008 00:00:01
MoD's 'lack of improvement' criticised22/07/2008 00:00:01
Rising to the challenge?23/07/2008 00:00:01
Firms to cap business travel23/07/2008 00:00:01
Government outlines green IT strategy23/07/2008 00:00:01
Bristol-Myers Squibb names new CPO24/07/2008 00:00:01
Businesses turn to energy efficiency to save money24/07/2008 00:00:01
OGC: buyers not adding value25/07/2008 00:00:01
Sopo: 'Plan ahead on deals'25/07/2008 00:00:01
Bushell takes non-executive director role25/07/2008 00:00:01
Police probe Doncaster council contract allegations25/07/2008 00:00:01
Radical remedy25/07/2008 00:00:01
Profit with a purpose25/07/2008 00:00:01
Small island, big ideas25/07/2008 00:00:01
The bigger picture25/07/2008 00:00:01
Firms to delay payment to suppliers28/07/2008 00:00:01
Supply chain firms TiVA and Exor join forces28/07/2008 00:00:01
Schools project should step up buying29/07/2008 00:00:01
Pizza Express owner to expand purchasing function29/07/2008 00:00:01
Scottish Water in £120 million IT deals30/07/2008 00:00:01
Sir Ian Blair to be investigated over MPS contract30/07/2008 00:00:01
Scottish buyers told to purchase meat responsibly31/07/2008 00:00:01
Buyers should lead on 'green' goals31/07/2008 00:00:01
Public sector buyers choose value over cost01/08/2008 00:00:01
Manufacturing index at 10-year low01/08/2008 00:00:01
IT procurement low on FDs' agenda04/08/2008 00:00:01
Construction sector hits third record low04/08/2008 00:00:01
Birds Eye outsources utility spend05/08/2008 00:00:01
Services sector suffers as new business falls05/08/2008 00:00:01
Welsh government plans to save £200 million06/08/2008 00:00:01
Department of Health launches new purchasing framework06/08/2008 00:00:01
Hotels should support local suppliers08/08/2008 00:00:01
Buyers must improve health and safety measures08/08/2008 00:00:01
Government not imposing construction payment terms08/08/2008 00:00:01
OGC unveils plan for sustainable procurement08/08/2008 00:00:00
'Huge challenge' of London 201211/08/2008 00:00:00
BA tightens belts after huge loss raises pressure11/08/2008 00:00:01
A lot on their plates11/08/2008 00:00:01
Buyers, mind the pay gap11/08/2008 00:00:00
How to save and prosper11/08/2008 00:00:01
Oil 'supply crunch' expected in 201311/08/2008 00:00:01
Public sector buyers face new timber purchasing rules11/08/2008 00:00:01
In the public eye12/08/2008 00:00:01
Energy watchdog needed for business customers12/08/2008 00:00:01
Tories slam government indecision over Equality Bill12/08/2008 00:00:01
Lincoln Council strikes construction materials deal13/08/2008 00:00:01
Most buyers think SMEs are less competitive than big firms13/08/2008 00:00:01
Cost rises threaten public building projects14/08/2008 00:00:01
Police to save with forensic framework14/08/2008 00:00:01
NHS saves with new IT deal15/08/2008 00:00:01
Economic divide damaged by poor logistics15/08/2008 00:00:01
Government terminates SATs exam contract18/08/2008 00:00:01
Scotland launches national electricity tender18/08/2008 00:00:01
Procurement jobs boost Michael Page results19/08/2008 00:00:01
Multi-million dollar spacesuit deal axed19/08/2008 00:00:01
Commodity prices boost BHP Billiton20/08/2008 00:00:01
Government timber purchasing lacks consistency20/08/2008 00:00:01
Deal agreed on major new UK port21/08/2008 00:00:01
Staples targets savings after acquiring rival21/08/2008 00:00:01
MoD signs £2bn ammunition deal22/08/2008 00:00:00
Buyers offered free water saving advice22/08/2008 00:00:01
Chinese cities identified as investment 'hot spots'26/08/2008 00:00:01
Public sector tenders 'confuse' suppliers26/08/2008 00:00:01
BravoSolution appoints new CEO27/08/2008 00:00:01
Small suppliers suffer over late payment28/08/2008 00:00:01
Public sector joins in emissions count28/08/2008 00:00:01
Making crude decisions01/09/2008 00:00:01
Leading by example01/09/2008 00:00:01
After the floods01/09/2008 00:00:01
Customers call for 'green' supply chains01/09/2008 00:00:01
Manufacturing downturn continues01/09/2008 00:00:01
Rate of decline in construction sector slows02/09/2008 00:00:01
HP buys IT services rival EDS02/09/2008 00:00:01
PFI contract changes poorly managed03/09/2008 00:00:01
Service sector activity still in decline03/09/2008 00:00:01
Responsibility for sustainable procurement rests with CEO04/09/2008 00:00:01
Tesco chief calls for collaborative work on supply chains04/09/2008 00:00:01
New government buildings must be cost effective05/09/2008 00:00:01
Prison service supplier info goes missing08/09/2008 00:00:01
Welsh schools to save £20 million08/09/2008 00:00:01
Swiss airline seeks to cut supplier costs09/09/2008 00:00:01
Buying given boost in developing countries09/09/2008 00:00:01
Airbus expands cost savings plan10/09/2008 00:00:01
Opec cuts production as oil falls below $10010/09/2008 00:00:01
New courier deal for public sector11/09/2008 00:00:01
Government supplier axed over data loss11/09/2008 00:00:01
Hyundai pays suppliers in cash12/09/2008 00:00:01
Procurement fraud fuels business losses15/09/2008 00:00:01
Buyers and suppliers divided over 'local sourcing'15/09/2008 00:00:01
Trim your costs15/09/2008 00:00:01
Decree of separation18/09/2008 12:00:00
A place in the sun?15/09/2008 00:00:01
The power to lead15/09/2008 00:00:01
Healthcare firms worried about supply chain cost control17/09/2008 00:00:01
NHS launches supplier match service17/09/2008 00:00:01
De Vries to replace Kux as Philips CPO18/09/2008 00:00:01
Buyers urged to look to Mexico and the Philippines for sourcing18/09/2008 00:00:01
India: next 'engineering hub' of the world19/09/2008 00:00:01
Capital of Culture to get 'procurement concordat'19/09/2008 00:00:01
Framework launched to improve property services buying22/09/2008 00:00:01
Ex-detective given 10 months for corporate card misuse23/09/2008 00:00:00
Suppliers asked to help with hospital cleanliness23/09/2008 00:00:01
EU agrees Ghanian timber deal24/09/2008 00:00:01
Wealthy countries have 'double standards' on bribery24/09/2008 00:00:01
London councils should aggregate demand on energy25/09/2008 00:00:01
Capital parking costs create 'millionaires' club'25/09/2008 00:00:01
Civil service chief could be a former buyer in future26/09/2008 00:00:01
Trade minister identifies new emerging markets26/09/2008 00:00:01
Business travel challenges to rise29/09/2008 00:00:01
EU bans child food imports from China29/09/2008 00:00:01
Academy procurement framework to double in value29/09/2008 00:00:01
Home improvements29/09/2008 00:00:01
Dynamic dialogue29/09/2008 00:00:01
Jet-propelled success29/09/2008 00:00:01
E-learning on parade29/09/2008 00:00:01
Top of the tree29/09/2008 00:00:01
Together we can29/09/2008 00:00:01
Good foundations29/09/2008 00:00:01
Blueprint for change29/09/2008 00:00:01
All hands on deck29/09/2008 00:00:01
A lesson in saving cash29/09/2008 00:00:01
A spotless start29/09/2008 00:00:01
The only way is up29/09/2008 00:00:01
High energy leader29/09/2008 00:00:01
ICE president hired to provide Crossrail procurement advice01/10/2008 00:00:01
Manufacturers face toughest conditions since records began01/10/2008 00:00:01
US retailer turns to suppliers for aid after fall in sales02/10/2008 00:00:01
Construction activity sees further decline02/10/2008 00:00:01
Government consulting over chief construction officer03/10/2008 00:00:01
Service sector activity falls to record low03/10/2008 00:00:01
US 'bail out' bill could harm small business procurement06/10/2008 00:00:01
Wal-Mart to stop sourcing cotton from Uzbekistan06/10/2008 00:00:00
Green for stop15/12/2009 16:04:38
The enemy within15/12/2009 16:05:49
Finding a focus15/12/2009 16:02:54
Staying Grounded15/12/2009 16:52:12
Clipper class15/12/2009 16:48:59
Intel staff allowed to book their own flights15/12/2009 16:51:29
Buyers missing out on best hotel rates15/12/2009 16:43:03
US entry requirements change15/12/2009 16:45:51
Part-refund available for fuel surcharges15/12/2009 16:41:21
Ford suppliers given technological boost07/10/2008 00:00:01
Mandelson to act on payment times07/10/2008 00:00:01
Lack of status is profession's 'biggest challenge'08/10/2008 00:00:01
Outsourcing increases risk of data loss08/10/2008 00:00:01
House of Fraser seeks to reassure suppliers09/10/2008 00:00:01
Buyers must become leaders, not managers09/10/2008 00:00:01
'Know thyself', aspiring leaders told10/10/2008 00:00:01
UK firms boost emission reporting10/10/2008 00:00:01
MoD supplier loses data13/10/2008 00:00:01
Slump in oil demand impacts prices13/10/2008 00:00:01
SDC praises Brown13/10/2008 00:00:01
Government keen on portal concept13/10/2008 00:00:01
Irish prisons break competition rules13/10/2008 00:00:01
At braking point13/10/2008 00:00:01
Forward thinking13/10/2008 00:00:01
Rules of the Game13/10/2008 00:00:01
Hire for less13/10/2008 00:00:01
Food buyers must collaborate to guarantee supply14/10/2008 00:00:01
WHSmith aims to save £10 million14/10/2008 00:00:01
Culture of construction procurement must change15/10/2008 00:00:01
Small suppliers don't compete for government contracts15/10/2008 00:00:01
Buyers: get suppliers to 'brag'16/10/2008 00:00:01
Testing the water17/10/2008 00:00:01
Government back office spending falls 'dramatically'17/10/2008 00:00:01
IT buying must be more 'agile'20/10/2008 00:00:01
Outsourcing experiences its quietest quarter in six years20/10/2008 00:00:01
Chrysler ups spend with minority suppliers21/10/2008 00:00:01
Buyers scrutinise gangmaster records21/10/2008 00:00:01
Rising costs don't deter buyers from China22/10/2008 00:00:01
Tax changes could cost housing organisations £135 million22/10/2008 00:00:01
Business travel costs set to rise23/10/2008 00:00:01
Procurement outsourcing on the increase23/10/2008 00:00:01
EU to tighten green standards for vehicles24/10/2008 00:00:01
Efficient procurement functions save millions24/10/2008 00:00:01
Small firms not bidding for public sector deals24/10/2008 00:00:01
Home Office and PA Consulting24/10/2008 00:00:01
Digging deeper27/10/2008 00:00:01
Beyond the Boundaries27/10/2008 00:00:01
All for one...27/10/2008 00:00:01
Guide to legal-ease (part one)30/10/2008 00:00:00
Coca-Cola audits uncover labour abuse27/10/2008 00:00:01
Opec cuts production for second time in 200827/10/2008 00:00:01
Road sign deal cost 'five times more than expected'28/10/2008 00:00:01
MoD agrees sustainable purchasing charter28/10/2008 00:00:01
Tories want spending cuts to fund tax freezes29/10/2008 00:00:01
EU provides help for e-procurement developers29/10/2008 00:00:01
EU launches e-procurement survey29/10/2008 00:00:01
Government business critical to SMEs in downturn, say Tories29/10/2008 00:00:01
Tesco aims to extend supplier payment terms30/10/2008 00:00:01
MoD must speed up PFI procurement30/10/2008 00:00:01
OGC outlines ambitions for 2010-1131/10/2008 00:00:01
Minister calls for more pledges to ethical trade31/10/2008 00:00:01
Eastbourne shelves regeneration plans following supplier problems03/11/2008 00:00:01
Manufacturing sector contracts for sixth successive month03/11/2008 00:00:01
Another record low for the construction sector04/11/2008 00:00:01
Market for e-procurement software remains strong04/11/2008 00:00:01
Buyers at the MoD face job cuts05/11/2008 00:00:00
Service sector activity continues record decline05/11/2008 00:00:01
Devon Council cuts payment times for vendors06/11/2008 00:00:01
UK criticised over foreign bribery laws06/11/2008 00:00:01
NAO will not get freedom to investigate BBC procurement07/11/2008 00:00:01
Nationalised bank purchasing exempt from OJEU rules07/11/2008 00:00:01
Distress Sıgnals13/10/2008 00:00:00
Surveying the buyers' landscape10/11/2008 00:00:01
Authers' Revıew10/11/2008 00:00:01
The PCR brigade10/11/2008 00:00:01
Disaster equipment procurement was 'sloppy'10/11/2008 00:00:01
Trusting supplier relations have direct financial benefits, research shows10/11/2008 00:00:01
'Don't lock in commodity prices yet', warns top economist11/11/2008 00:00:01
Praise for Birmingham procurement group12/11/2008 00:00:01
Lack of Far East buyers causes problems for recycled paper13/11/2008 00:00:01
EC imposes record fine on glass cartel17/11/2008 00:00:00
Supermarkets must stop 'bullying' suppliers17/11/2008 00:00:01
Mayor wants to boost London vendor opportunities18/11/2008 00:00:01
Weetabix outsources MRO procurement18/11/2008 00:00:01
Oil and gas sector supply chain academy launched19/11/2008 00:00:01
Government scraps competition for Post Office contract19/11/2008 00:00:01
TfL award new Oyster card deal20/11/2008 00:00:01
Liberata removed from EMA contract20/11/2008 00:00:01
London organisations recognised for sustainable procurement21/11/2008 00:00:01
Oil price slumps to lowest since 200421/11/2008 00:00:01
CBI calls on government to insure suppliers against buyer failure24/11/2008 00:00:01
Procurement savings assure Worcestershire bus routes24/11/2008 00:00:01
Fission accomplished24/11/2008 00:00:01
Flying low?24/11/2008 00:00:01
Government expects extra £5 billion efficiency savings24/11/2008 00:00:01
East versus West25/11/2008 00:00:01
What next for low-cost country sourcing?25/11/2008 00:00:01
Playing fair in hard times25/11/2008 00:00:01
On the level25/11/2008 00:00:01
Straight to the source08/12/2009 11:45:14
The next hot spots08/12/2009 11:59:00
Supply and demands08/12/2009 12:01:04
Strength in clusters08/12/2009 12:02:37
US government stalls on support for car firms25/11/2008 00:00:01
Bribery laws to be updated26/11/2008 00:00:01
Savings to be found in freight services spend27/11/2008 00:00:01
Australia to save $400 million on ICT28/11/2008 00:00:01
US and UK firms extend supplier payments01/12/2008 00:00:01
UK marine hose manufacturer fined $4.5 million02/12/2008 00:00:01
Scottish sustainable procurement needs independent examination03/12/2008 00:00:01
KPMG's Kirwan scoops top consulting award04/12/2008 00:00:01
When the penny dropped11/12/2008 00:00:00
Decisions, decisions, decisions08/12/2008 00:00:01
Fit for a Queen08/12/2008 00:00:01
A quarter of CPOs uncertain of 2009 spend08/12/2008 00:00:01
Metal price slump as bad as 'great depression'08/12/2008 00:00:01
UK retailers accused over poor supply chain labour standards08/12/2008 00:00:01
Buyers at Prudential to boost stakeholder collaboration09/12/2008 00:00:01
Business travellers postpone India trips10/12/2008 00:00:01
PM urges big businesses to pay suppliers on time11/12/2008 00:00:01
Deutsche Telekom reveals supplier shortcomings in China12/12/2008 00:00:01
Chrysler CPO in surprise retirement15/12/2008 00:00:01
Government examines procurement 'shambles'17/12/2008 00:00:01
Scottish health service seeks single uniform supplier18/12/2008 00:00:01
Give & take19/12/2008 00:00:01
SCM technology market will continue growth22/12/2008 00:00:01
EC calls for quicker purchasing procedures23/12/2008 00:00:01
Procurement to tackle rising council costs24/12/2008 00:00:01

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