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UAE firms lag on strategic procurement
Some of the biggest companies in the United Arab Emirates are failing to take advantage of strategic procurement, and missing out on savings.
10 March 2010
G20 nations hold back on protectionism
The world’s biggest economies have curbed protectionist policies but must go further to open trade barriers, the World Trade Organization has said.
10 March 2010
Sharp decline in UK exports
Exports dropped at their fastest rate in more than three years, widening the trade gap.
10 March 2010
Northrop Grumman and EADS ditch US tanker deal
The defence supplier and its European partner have pulled out of a $35 billion contract with the US Department of Defense.
09 March 2010
Adidas sets supplier targets
The sportswear giant has set tougher targets for suppliers in a bid to make improvements to supply chain operations.
08 March 2010
M&S to boost sustainable purchasing
Marks & Spencer has launched a major drive towards sustainable procurement and says it plans to become the world’s most environmentally friendly retailer by 2015.
03 March 2010
UK supermarket woos African suppliers
Sainsbury’s strengthened its relations with African growers and suppliers with a series of events earlier this month.
24 February 2010
South Africa plans procurement reform
Plans to increase local procurement and supplier development have been set out by the South African government.
23 February 2010
IBM clinches major US government contract
IBM has won a $74.4 million deal to upgrade the procurement system used by US federal agencies and their suppliers.
22 February 2010
Anglo American’s profits slide despite procurement savings
Substantial buying savings could not halt the mining giant’s profits plummeting 53 per cent.
19 February 2010
BAE hit by loss of deal
Defence supplier BAE Systems has lost a US army vehicle contract, affecting its financial results.
18 February 2010
Procurement overhaul in South Africa
The South African government is planning a “significant overhaul” of procurement legislation to boost jobs in manufacturing.
17 February 2010
MEP calls for probe into Tesco allegations
Tesco must be investigated following claims it asked suppliers to pay up to €500,000 to have products stocked in its Irish stores, Labour MEP Alan Kelly has said.
17 February 2010
Ikea staff fired in bribery case
The Swedish furniture chain has dismissed two Russian employees for allowing a supplier to pay a bribe.
16 February 2010
India emerging as ‘defence outsourcing hub’
India is becoming a preferred outsourcing location for the defence industry, according to defence minister Shri AK Antony.
16 February 2010
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Nine regıons, one language
KPMG has linked up its procurement offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Mark Powderham tells Rebecca Ellinor how it works
05 November 2009
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Get the conference bug
When you’re given a free gift at a conference, you don’t expect to get involved in something resembling a John Le Carré novel.
09 February 2010
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Sky wins EDS court battle
BSkyB expects damages of nearly £200 million after a court battle with EDS over whether the IT services firm was completely truthful in its attempt to win a contract.
28 January 2010 01:30:00
EC launches antitrust inquiry into iron ore giants
The European Commission (EC) is to investigate a proposed joint venture between two of the world’s biggest mining firms to pool iron ore production in Australia.
28 January 2010 00:30:00
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