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CIPS and Cabinet Office to boost procurement best practiceThe two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to agree to work more closely together to promote the profession in the public sector. 25 May 2012
Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers neededResearch by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only. 25 May 2012
HP to optimize supply chain in cost saving driveThe technology company will combine spend across business groups in addition to a plan to save up to $3.5 billion (£2.2 billion) through restructuring. 25 May 2012
RIBA publishes public procurement recommendationsThe architect's professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth. 24 May 2012
Government calls for joint energy purchasingThe Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying 'collectives'. 24 May 2012
Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chainBuyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body. 24 May 2012
KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegationsThe fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group. 24 May 2012
NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledgeThe National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office's procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts. 23 May 2012
SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3 billionThe technology firm has announced its intention to purchase the spend management software provider, after its offer was accepted by Ariba's board. 23 May 2012
Manufacturing SMEs recognise need to focus on supply chainsMore than three quarters of small manufacturers see the need to improve their supply chain processes, a survey has found. 23 May 2012
Amazon closes gap on Apple in supply chain rankingGartner's Supply Chain Top 25, out today, said: Amazon is a great example of an 'orchestrator' that goes beyond simply borrowing and adapting others' best practices and consistently defies conventional wisdom. 22 May 2012
Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars"It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK," says Unite national officer Roger Maddison. 22 May 2012
Groceries adjudicator needs 'parachute powers'Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers. 22 May 2012
Yell's £200m cost-cutting fails to stem revenue lossThe Yellow Pages publisher exceeds savings target, but still sees £1.19bn loss 22 May 2012
Car makers aim to develop hybrid motors in-houseAs involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities 22 May 2012
Call for government to take action on green buyingMPs and business leaders urge government to take "exemplary action" to stimulate demand for sustainable goods and services. 21 May 2012
Ryanair to ground planes over high fuel costsPrice rises and lower passenger numbers make it "more logical to ground up to 80 aircraft rather than suffer losses flying at very low winter yields", said CEO Michael O'Leary. 21 May 2012
Procurement outsourcing value hits $11 billion"Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption," said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group. 20 May 2012
Diageo commits to agriculture projects in AfricaThe drinks company is to invest in $1.5 million in a barley-farming project in Ethiopia and $2 million in sorghum development in Tanzania. 19 May 2012
Businesses cut waste in supply chain by 70,000 tonnesRetailers and food manufacturers have collaborated to reduce the amount of waste produced through supply chain operations. 18 May 2012
One in four businesses seek alternative to oilA total of 69 per cent research respondents cited the price of Brent Crude oil remaining above $100 per barrel as the primary reason to move away from using it. 18 May 2012
Examining the EC strategy for e-procurementPaul Henty reviews the European Commission's recent statements on the use of e-procurement and examines the legal implications. 18 May 2012
SMEs win 75 per cent of Public Contracts Scotland contractsDuring the past year, more than 6,200 Scottish suppliers have won deals using the portal, which now has 60,000 businesses and 4,000 buyers signed up. 18 May 2012
£1 billion investment in the UK automotive supply chainAt least 160,000 Astra vehicles will be produced in the UK each year from 2015, which is expected to lead to local supplies increasing by at least a quarter. 17 May 2012
Big players sign up to low-carbon sourcing initiative"There is huge potential to use the purchasing power of the public and private sectors to stimulate innovation," said Iain Gray, chief executive of the Technology Strategy Board. 17 May 2012

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