http://www.supplymanagement.com/purchasing.xml The bookmaker's contract manager has cut the company's cleaning bill by £8 million and boosted recycling by changing company purchasing culture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dingwall-cleans-up-at-william-hill/ 199118 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120209013000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56:33 GMT 20120209095633 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:21 GMT 2012020911115221 Hannah Whittaker News Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Rio Tinto's chief executive declines bonus over his part in the deal that saw the value of the acquired company drop an estimated £5.6 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mining-giants-profits-drop-following-aluminium-acquisition/ 199152 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120209010000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:33 GMT 20120209115233 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:06 GMT 2012020912120506 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 UK business minister announces business representative will run a prompt-payment working group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/government-to-investigate-late-payment-of-suppliers/ 199147 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120209003000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:48 GMT 20120209112348 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:40:09 GMT 2012020911114009 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2008 2012 Minister Nzimande: "We will call on our courts to impose the maximum sentence where cases are proven." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/incidents-of-procurement-corruption-uncovered-at-south-african-university/ 199125 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120209000000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:08 GMT 20120209101408 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26:01 GMT 2012020912122601 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity International Home page top story Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Delegates at the Business Travel Show in London were told Asia's hotel prices will rise dramatically in 2012, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/higher-travel-costs-expected-this-year/ 198964 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120208013000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:11:44 GMT 20120208111144 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:06:14 GMT 2012020912120614 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing Ed's choice travel 2012 "Make sure you are not paying for limo transfers that aren't needed and breakfasts that aren't eaten," Sarah Makings, KPMG's European category manager. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dont-pay-for-uneaten-breakfasts-travel-buyers-told/ 198988 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120208010000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:28:01 GMT 20120208122801 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:21 GMT 2012020911114121 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2012 Together with A. W. Jenkinson, the haulage firm is joint-purchasing 1,000 new trucks from supplier Scania. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/stobart-group-repeats-joint-procurement-of-trucks/ 198968 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120208003000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:24:26 GMT 20120208112426 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:23 GMT 2012020910102223 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2012 Government announces Major Projects Leadership Academy to aid public sector's capability to deliver major projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/academy-aims-to-boost-civil-service-project-management/ 198790 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120207020000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:40 GMT 20120207155040 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:07:54 GMT 2012020910100754 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Reform will make procurement standardised and more transparent, said Alex Neil MSP. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/scottish-government-outlines-sustainable-procurement-goal/ 198464 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120207013000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:22:15 GMT 20120207102215 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:15 GMT 2012020812124315 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2010 2012 Industry convenes for the Chelsea Harbour bash. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/travel-buyers-celebrate-successes-at-awards-show/ 198622 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120207010000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:58 GMT 20120207120358 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:23:25 GMT 2012020811112325 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2012 Businesses can make their supply chains more resilient if they better understand the use of commodities, which are often sourced from deforested land. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/companies-should-wake-up-to-forest-commodities-risk/ 198427 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120207000000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:02:59 GMT 20120207100259 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:05:14 GMT 2012020812120514 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing 2012 The Glastonbury Festival is not being held this year in part because equipment costs would have been too high. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/event-buyers-short-on-supplies-ahead-of-london-2012/ 197831 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120206013000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:59:16 GMT 20120206115916 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:25 GMT 2012020710104125 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2012 John Dickson told SM he is looking forward to getting his "hands around a global challenge". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ex-diageo-head-joins-heinz-as-cpo/ 197974 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:15:00 GMT 20120206011500 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:37 GMT 20120206135537 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:53 GMT 201202071640053 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2012 William Randall takes on the commodity giant's hard energy, metals, minerals and ores businesses, plus a seat on the board. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/noble-appoints-head-of-hard-commodities/ 197803 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120206010000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:43:59 GMT 20120206114359 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:19:37 GMT 2012020712121937 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 It is becoming easier for suppliers to calculate the CO2 emissions of their spuds and for buyers to check the quality of their produce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/potato-farmers-to-give-buyers-a-helping-hand/ 197354 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120205000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:30:33 GMT 20120203153033 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:20:49 GMT 2012020710102049 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Buyers are expected to benefit from lower prices after the country was told to lift its export restrictions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/wto-rules-china-must-open-up-raw-material-exports/ 197267 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120204000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:59:41 GMT 20120203105941 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:57 GMT 2012020710101957 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Commercial terms that motivate a provider to keep stakeholders happy support a successful relationship, says Thames Water's head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/incentives-are-key-to-successful-procurement-outsourcing/ 197274 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120203013000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:18:17 GMT 20120203111817 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:18:04 GMT 2012020612121804 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM Purchasing 2012 First minister Alex Salmond has been called upon to suspend the bridge replacement project until a review of the procurement process is carried out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/steel-workers-union-calls-for-a-halt-to-forth-road-bridge-project/ 197279 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120203010000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:29:22 GMT 20120203112922 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:53:42 GMT 2012020611115342 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Bidding suppliers may be expected to suggest a cheaper, lower specification version of a product so it can be sold abroad. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mod-to-encourage-exportability-through-procurement/ 197307 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120203003000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:48:36 GMT 20120203124836 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:25:05 GMT 201202060992505 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 Record rises in key indicators point to a "resounding revival" of UK economic growth last month, latest PMI finds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-starts-2012-with-a-boom/ 197259 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120203000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:36:16 GMT 20120203103616 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:26:45 GMT 201202060992645 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2012 But the spending watchdog said "fundamental changes are needed" if savings targets for the next four years are to be met. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nao-backs-governments-savings-claims/ 197065 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120202013000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:25 GMT 20120202120025 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:57:08 GMT 2012020312125708 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 David Noble: "Many businesses have replenished their levels of optimism." http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/confidence-builds-in-uk-construction-sector/ 197058 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120202003000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:29 GMT 20120202113429 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:46:26 GMT 2012020311114626 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2012 The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pick-n-pay-boycotts-expensive-suppliers/ 197061 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:46:44 GMT 20120202114644 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:44:37 GMT 2012020310104437 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Despite the opportunity for cost savings, firms are not communicating the success of low-carbon business models with their supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/most-companies-not-sharing-benefits-of-carbon-reduction-with-suppliers/ 196633 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120201013000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:31 GMT 20120201104631 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:09:04 GMT 2012020212120904 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing 2012 Latest PMI "means a return to recession is by no means a certainty", said economist Rob Dobson. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-manufacturing-sparks-into-life/ 196717 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120201010000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:08 GMT 20120201112408 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:27 GMT 2012020211114527 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Half of those responding to the SM100 poll said they would encourage suppliers to use UK haulage firms instead of foreign hauliers, the other half would not. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-split-over-what-to-tell-suppliers-about-foreign-haulier-use/ 196743 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120201003000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:19 GMT 20120201113819 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:52 GMT 2012020211115452 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The company's revenue for the fourth quarter was €9.5 million (£7.9 million), but it suffered an 8 per cent fall in total revenue in comparison with the same quarter in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hubwoo-quarter-four-profits-rise/ 196775 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120201000000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:59:36 GMT 20120201115936 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:04 GMT 2012020211113204 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 "The street outside is going to be choked with coaches leaving at a rate of 700 an hour." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-told-to-stockpile-ahead-of-olympics/ 196470 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120131013000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:25 GMT 20120131120025 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:33 GMT 2012020112122533 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 KPMG's Fraud Barometer finds seven cases of purchasing fraud totalling £5,096,805. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-fraud-costs-uk-more-than-5-million/ 196429 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120131010000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:07 GMT 20120131093007 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:09:20 GMT 2012020112120920 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Professional services identified as highest priority spend category. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/businesses-plan-to-boost-procurement-spend/ 196434 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120131003000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:43:29 GMT 20120131094329 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:47:49 GMT 2012020111114749 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Construction and engineering firms say chief cause of supply chain inefficiencies is lack of integration of processes and IT systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lack-of-it-integration-hinders-supply-chain-efficiency/ 196453 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:07:02 GMT 20120131110702 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:58:12 GMT 2012020110105812 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Procurement officers should work more effectively with third sector organisations like Age UK to find out where costs can be reduced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/skilled-buyers-can-help-cut-wasteful-social-care-spend/ 196327 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120130013000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:21:24 GMT 20120130122124 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:17:16 GMT 2012013111111716 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 From 2009 to now, high demand has pushed copper prices from around $3,500 per tonne to $8,500 per tonne at their highest point. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/copper-costs-cause-increase-in-railway-cable-theft/ 196316 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120130010000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:15 GMT 20120130115115 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:27 GMT 201201311531727 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Spend management tech firm attributes the increase to new deals signed in the past three months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-customers-boost-ariba-revenue/ 196138 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120129000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:30:07 GMT 20120127163007 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:51:59 GMT 201201310995159 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 "What we will not do, and never have done, is stand still or turn a blind eye to problems in our supply chain," Tim Cook told staff in an email. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-ceo-promises-to-dig-deeper-into-supply-chain-issues/ 196144 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120128000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:13 GMT 20120127170613 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:39:41 GMT 201201310993941 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A new online buying portal will give 13,000 parishes access to framework agreements for IT software, energy and photocopying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/church-aims-to-save-parishes-10-million/ 196046 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120127013000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:23:37 GMT 20120127112337 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:28:00 GMT 201201300992800 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Southwark Crown Court finds four men conspired to receive payments from bidders in exchange for supplying insider information about contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/four-purchasers-found-guilty-in-66m-corruption-case/ 196054 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120127010000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:54:08 GMT 20120127115408 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:29:22 GMT 201202011752922 SM Admin 1 News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing 2012 A report warns the majority of organisations have not faced up to the problems and disruption that a changing climate will cause to business operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/climatechange-presents-a-material-risk-to-the-supply-chain/ 196037 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120127003000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:42 GMT 20120127104442 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:04 GMT 201201311532204 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 The Public Administration Select Committee has criticised the government for not investigating claims of anti-competitive behaviour by large IT vendors raised in the summer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-government-accused-of-ignoring-it-supplier-collusion/ 196019 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120127000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:07 GMT 20120127101007 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:47 GMT 201201310993247 Paul Snell News Public sector Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2012 IMF: "Well-anchored inflation expectations will keep inflation pressures subdued." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/commodity-prices-to-drop-14-per-cent-in-2012/ 195802 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120126010000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:26:32 GMT 20120126112632 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:05:34 GMT 2012012712120534 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Technology firm offers small vendors the use of security and compliance testing systems to help them win government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hp-announces-sme-supplier-support-scheme/ 195761 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120126003000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:13:49 GMT 20120126101349 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:06:02 GMT 2012012711110602 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The UK government has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a daily £10 charge for hauliers to use Britain's roads. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lorry-road-charges-could-push-up-haulage-prices/ 195755 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:59:09 GMT 20120126095909 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:37:49 GMT 2012012711113749 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The building firm has hired Vince Hanning as head of supply chain and procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/balfour-beatty-supply-chain-director-joins-rival-apollo-group/ 195796 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:14:34 GMT 20120126111434 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:21:27 GMT 2012012710102127 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A restructure of the local authority's purchasing function will mean a bigger team and the introduction of category management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cardiff-council-implements-procurement-transformation/ 195382 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120125013000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:59:48 GMT 20120125115948 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:25:12 GMT 2012012611112512 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 The South African regional government is to divide procurement between its shared service centre and individual departments, leaving buyers with an uncertain future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/gauteng-province-to-devolve-buying-responsibilities/ 195030 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120125003000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:57:02 GMT 20120125095702 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:21:09 GMT 2012012610102109 Bhanu Chawla News Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The number of companies going out of business increased compared with 2010, and caution is advised in the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-uk-firms-declared-insolvent-in-2011/ 195316 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:18 GMT 20120125113018 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:12:37 GMT 2012012610101237 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Cost-cutting tips generated by staff at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service put it on track to meet a £4 million savings target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/staff-money-saving-ideas-save-fire-service-3-million/ 194914 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120124013000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:34:52 GMT 20120124113452 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:11:44 GMT 2012012512121144 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Results of initiative will be shared across Smirnoff's global team to "encourage others to go down the same route". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/brazils-bottle-redesign-cuts-carbon-emissions-at-diageo/ 194907 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120124010000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:18:15 GMT 20120124111815 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:49:18 GMT 2012012510104918 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 As the European Union adopts an oil embargo against Iran due to its nuclear programme, analysts assure price impact will be miminal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/eus-iranian-oil-ban-unlikely-to-hurt-buyers/ 194896 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120124003000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:48:07 GMT 20120124104807 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:24:27 GMT 201201311532427 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 Research report: "Close to 36 per cent of the government spend of £1 million would be returned to the exchequer." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/defence-experts-urge-mod-to-spend-in-uk-to-reap-tax-revenue/ 194926 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120124000000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:21:37 GMT 20120124122137 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:08:18 GMT 2012012510100818 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Deputy leader Ian Parry: "If they save us ten million quid, they'll get part of that ten million quid." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/staffordshire-council-sets-up-public-private-partnership/ 194760 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120123010000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:54:44 GMT 20120123115444 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:05 GMT 201201311533005 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Business change Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change 2012 Chief information officers may be forced back into 'cost-cutting mode', while senior executives expect technology to help them address tough economic conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cios-name-supply-analytics-as-number-one-technology/ 194754 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120123000000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:15 GMT 20120123114015 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:48:17 GMT 2012012412124817 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 Ambiguity in the supply chain leads victims to "literally hand over cargo". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/freight-theft-in-the-us-hits-record-high/ 194664 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120122000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:09:50 GMT 20120120170950 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:29:20 GMT 2012012411112920 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 "Third parties don't have the skin in the game," supply chain management VP for Eaton, Les Ball explains the advantage of taking control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/power-management-firm-benefits-from-bringing-logistics-back-in-house/ 194612 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120120020000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:34:25 GMT 20120120103425 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:18 GMT 2012012312120318 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Industry body AFRAA believes a joint purchasing deal will result in cheaper prices, better quality fuel and a more reliable supply for nine African carriers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/collaborative-fuel-purchasing-takes-off-at-african-airlines/ 194604 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120120013000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15:15 GMT 20120120101515 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:32:45 GMT 201201230993245 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Julia Gillard has called for evidence to support claims Australian manufacturers are prevented from winning work on local projects run by foreign firms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australias-pm-requests-proof-its-manufacturers-are-denied-contracts/ 194617 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120120010000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:48:01 GMT 20120120104801 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:48:24 GMT 2012012311114824 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 European countries make better use of public money to boost their own industries through clever procurement, it is argued. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-should-learn-intelligent-buying-lessons-from-germany/ 194635 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120120003000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:28:25 GMT 20120120122825 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:33:19 GMT 201201230993319 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 Westminster City Council and 19 other authorities have gone out to tender together for a range of back office services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/london-councils-collaborate-on-14-billion-framework/ 194632 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120120000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:52:35 GMT 20120120115235 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:38:25 GMT 201201230993825 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 "Past governments haven't got very excited about procurement. It wasn't a sure-fire headline grabber. But it's obvious to me procurement matters," minister for the Cabinet Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/francis-maude-this-is-the-moment-we-change-things/ 194488 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120119013000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:34:13 GMT 20120119093413 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:33:09 GMT 2012012010103309 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Buyers at the IT product reseller have been able to focus more on strategic purchasing activity thanks to technology. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/e-auction-adoption-saves-probrand-time-and-money/ 194497 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120119010000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:15:29 GMT 20120119101529 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:04:29 GMT 2012012012120429 Bhanu Chawla News Technology Purchasing 2012 Government Procurement Service's NHS Customer Board describes price comparison tool as a 'game changer' for the UK's health service. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nhs-buyers-embrace-product-comparison-site/ 194492 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120119003000 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:54:36 GMT 20120119095436 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:57:48 GMT 2012012010105748 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2012 "We're probably going to see manufacturing in South Africa meandering along," Andre Coetzee, managing director of CIPS Southern Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/sa-purchasing-activity-contracts-in-december/ 194403 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120118020000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:48:13 GMT 20120118134813 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:46:22 GMT 2012012010104622 Hannah Whittaker News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Buyers are advised to keep a closer eye on third parties and act when they uncover corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supplier-fraud-in-the-public-sector-up-by-19-per-cent/ 194357 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120118013000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:02:12 GMT 20120118110212 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:04:24 GMT 2012011910100424 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Plentiful supplies and 'warmish' weather make it a good time to buy energy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/bearish-market-for-energy-buyers/ 194317 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120118010000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:58:19 GMT 20120118095819 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:12 GMT 2012011911113612 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 The maker of Jacob's Creek, Chivas Regal and Absolut Vodka has put a spend management system in place to ensure staff order from preferred vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pernod-ricards-purchasers-get-clarity-on-marketing-spend/ 194323 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120118003000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:16 GMT 20120118100916 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:15 GMT 201201190994215 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 "Inadequate management of projects and contracts remains a weakness. In most cases the reason is insufficient capacity and skills to manage contracts," auditor-general Terrence Nombembe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-skilled-public-sector-buyers-needed-in-south-africa/ 194363 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120118000000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:17:52 GMT 20120118111752 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:41:45 GMT 201201190994145 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Generating innovative ideas and approaches isn't always easy. Jamie Napper offers tips to help you and 
your teams think differently. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/creative-industry/ 192431 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120117020000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:29:53 GMT 20120109162953 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:07:35 GMT 2012011212120735 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features SRM Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2012 As procurement teams target inefficiencies to cope with cost cutting measures, they are helped by new processes and techniques that can deliver further savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/leading-by-example/ 192434 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120117013000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:36 GMT 20120109164536 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:35:38 GMT 2012011212123538 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing 2012 Inspired by a passionate and practical speech given by ABSA CPO Karen Van Vuuren, Fabien Krawczyk is leading an overhaul of procurement's profile at the French postal company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/la-poste-purchaser-sets-up-transformation-project/ 194199 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120117013000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:49:27 GMT 20120117114927 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:12:56 GMT 2012011811111256 Hannah Whittaker News Business change International Purchasing 2012 The technology company explains what it has done to address problems and invites the Fair Labor Association to assess supplier facilities in future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-uncovers-22-labour-violations/ 194193 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:12:32 GMT 20120117111232 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:23 GMT 201201311532723 Bhanu Chawla News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2012 It is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective, 
says Angus Craig. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/back-to-basics/ 192414 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:44 GMT 20120109151044 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:45 GMT 2012011312123545 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2012 Research group advises purchasers to adopt more technology to automate contract management and establish a central repository for the paperwork. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-lose-out-on-savings-by-resisting-automation/ 194190 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120117003000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:01 GMT 20120117110101 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:18:19 GMT 2012011810101819 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 Procurement professionals tell Rebecca Ellinor how they got an audience with school children to persuade them to consider a purchasing career. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/schools-of-thought/ 192937 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120117003000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:14:32 GMT 20120111111432 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:14 GMT 201201241311214 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing 2012 It may take time, effort and finances, but an MBA provides valuable rewards, both personally and for your career. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/students/2011/join-the-master-class/ 192439 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:04:32 GMT 20120109170432 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:48 GMT 201202021531848 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing Students 2012 Public bodies and businesses have asked key vendors to disclose information about emissions and follow a self-assessment process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/call-for-north-west-suppliers-to-identify-carbon-use/ 194181 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:20:44 GMT 20120117102044 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:07:48 GMT 2012011810100748 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Technology Purchasing 2012 In order to get the best out of 
your procurement team, you first 
need to empower them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/power-steering/ 192950 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120117000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:40:08 GMT 20120111114008 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:25:51 GMT 201201121422551 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Public sector Placement Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2012 "It's definitely unprecedented in a builders merchant," Alastair Charatan, director of supply chain programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/travis-perkins-shares-office-with-key-suppliers/ 194107 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120116013000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:26:03 GMT 20120116112603 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:26:34 GMT 2012011711112634 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 ADG Global Supply has purchased Winchester Procurement to expand its worldwide capabilities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australian-company-buys-uk-procurement-business/ 194099 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120116010000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:51 GMT 20120116104951 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:04:55 GMT 2012011712120455 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 Infrastructure investment between the two nations is expected to increase rail freight capacity between the two countries by 15 million tonnes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/transnet-buys-trains-and-launches-swazilink/ 193996 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120115000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:36:45 GMT 20120113163645 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:08:29 GMT 2012011711110829 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The cost of OJ on the ICE futures exchange was sent rocketing this week over fears of a supply shortage. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/contamination-concerns-led-to-orange-juice-price-hike/ 193986 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120114000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:44 GMT 20120113155644 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:31:02 GMT 2012011710103102 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2012 The London 2012 logistics company has brought forward its 2013 vehicle requirements to assist with "the biggest logistics event in the world". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ups-gears-up-for-olympics-with-2013-vehicles/ 193944 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120113013000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:59:42 GMT 20120113115942 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:13 GMT 2012011611110013 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "We need to improve our supply chain, but unfortunately it is always last on the priority list," survey respondent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/opportunities-are-missed-in-supply-chain-efficiency/ 193574 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120113010000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:54:03 GMT 20120113095403 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:46 GMT 2012011611113846 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Buyers should "be looking for evidence that it is trustworthy and has worked elsewhere", Dr Fin O'Flaherty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/councils-warned-to-check-success-of-green-tech-before-installing/ 193577 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120113003000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:07:35 GMT 20120113100735 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:09:11 GMT 2012011611110911 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2012 December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/toyota-sa-keeps-top-spot-despite-supply-disruptions/ 193951 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:13:08 GMT 20120113121308 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:32 GMT 201201160993532 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Latest study highlights areas of concern and five "priority mitigation areas". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/world-economic-forum-identifies-2012-risks/ 193104 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120112013000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:02 GMT 20120112102602 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:21:52 GMT 2012011312122152 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 'The shortage of materials is now the biggest threat to manufacturers,' EEF argues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/salvage-scarce-raw-materials/ 193097 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:54:09 GMT 20120112095409 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:46:35 GMT 2012011610104635 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2012 Paul Henty provides a detailed review of what proposed changes to European procurement regulations could mean for public buyers in practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/reform-of-public-procurement-rules-an-in-depth-look/ 193096 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120112000000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:43:54 GMT 20120112094354 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:21:56 GMT 2012011211112156 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Public sector Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2012 The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mitie-buys-utilyx-holdings/ 192840 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120111010000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:28 GMT 20120111110028 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:18:34 GMT 2012011310101834 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2012 I am searching for benchmarks on the difference between spend managed through a contract against off-contract spend. Is there a rule of thumb to say if spend was via a contract you expect x per cent better value for money? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/the-benefits-of-a-contract/ 192983 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:37:54 GMT 20120111123754 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:35:54 GMT 2012011310103554 Hannah Whittaker Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2012 BBC1, Mondays 9pm, 2 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/young-apprentice/ 193013 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:48:50 GMT 20120111144850 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:49:54 GMT 2012011311114954 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2012 Francis P Cholle, 
Jossey-Bass, £18.99, 3 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/the-intuitive-compass-why-the-best-decisions-balance-reason-and-instinct/ 193010 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:38:45 GMT 20120111143845 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:44:42 GMT 201201111424442 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2012 It's important to be connected to your strategic suppliers, but what is too close and how do you establish appropriate ties? Angeline Albert finds out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/yes-thats-close-enough/ 192540 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:48:55 GMT 20120110124855 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:39:23 GMT 2012012412123923 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Ed's choice SRM News focus 2012 Activity soared last year, costing the UK more than £2 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/fraud-levels-hit-record-high/ 192476 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120110013000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:49:36 GMT 20120110094936 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:39:39 GMT 2012011210103939 Pierrick Senelaer News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 The Local Government Association will provide £100,000 in total to support innovative ideas to save money across five separate spend categories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/councils-offered-funding-for-efficiency-projects/ 192513 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120110010000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:40:20 GMT 20120110104020 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:25:57 GMT 201202061752557 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2012 West Midlands housing association hires purchasing expert to help it source and sell services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/antcliff-appointed-as-accords-new-group-procurement-manager/ 192473 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120110003000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:33:45 GMT 20120110093345 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:10:29 GMT 2012011111111029 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the "rigorous execution" of its supply chain restructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mcbride-holds-to-restructuring-plan-amidst-raw-materials-challenges/ 192394 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120109013000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:05:39 GMT 20120109120539 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:39 GMT 2012011011113639 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Find out what more than 3,000 readers told us they will be concentrating on this year... http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-reveal-priorities-for-2012/ 192387 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120109010000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:43:18 GMT 20120109114318 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:20:45 GMT 2012011012122045 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The set-top box manufacturer has appointed a new purchasing director who will start at the end of the month, SM has learned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pace-purchasing-head-to-have-direct-line-to-ceo/ 192274 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120108000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:07:29 GMT 20120106170729 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:57:29 GMT 2012020112125729 Angeline Albert News Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The British baking firm aims to address concerns around the use of palm oil, such as deforestation and rights of local communities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/warburtons-makes-palm-oil-sustainable-pledge/ 192214 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120106010000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:18:29 GMT 20120106111829 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:39:09 GMT 2012011610103909 Pierrick Senelaer News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 Lloydspharmacy announces it has appointed Phil Streatfield to lead supply chain operations, business efficiency and IT services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pharmacy-hires-board-level-supply-chain-director/ 192221 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120106003000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:57:21 GMT 20120106115721 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:51:35 GMT 2012010911115135 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cfos-at-uk-companies-keenest-to-cut-costs/ 192223 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:11:20 GMT 20120106121120 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:36:33 GMT 201201090993633 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/long-arm-of-californian-law-reaches-uk/ 192071 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120105013000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:19 GMT 20120105103519 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:17:56 GMT 2012010612121756 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Deliveries and purchasing will now be provided solely by the National NDCP across the US, standardising costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dunkin-donuts-procurement-goes-national/ 192068 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120105010000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:15:57 GMT 20120105101557 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:44:21 GMT 2012010611114421 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 "The upturn in the UK services sector in December provides some encouraging news," Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-hits-five-month-high/ 192074 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120105003000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:49:27 GMT 20120105104927 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:26:42 GMT 2012010611112642 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2012 Nearly half of finance chiefs expect to now delay pay to vendors compared with 12 months ago, research finds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cfos-want-to-extend-payment-terms/ 192088 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120105000000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:37:50 GMT 20120105113750 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:42:42 GMT 2012010610104242 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2012 Consolidation has given large retailers the advantage when it comes to negotiation and pricing over the past five years, according to the industry body. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/food-and-drink-buyers-gain-more-power/ 191939 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120104013000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:23:46 GMT 20120104102346 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:26:55 GMT 2012010510102655 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2012 "December's PMI painted a mixed picture and therefore offered little to raise the spirits," says CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-activity-rises-but-confidence-stays-subdued/ 191949 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120104003000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:16:38 GMT 20120104111638 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:44:30 GMT 2012010511114430 Hannah Whittaker News PMI reports Purchasing 2012 Catering and hotel supplies buyer Hotelserve is dropped as competitive prices for supplies become available again. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/african-sun-ditches-procurement-subsidiary/ 191945 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:03:37 GMT 20120104110337 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:24:59 GMT 201201051532459 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2012 The award-winning columnist, former MP and serial marathon runner will address procurement professionals at the Hilton Park Lane in London on 14 March. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/matthew-parris-to-speak-at-cips-annual-dinner/ 191827 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:03:00 GMT 20120103000300 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:09:16 GMT 20120103120916 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:29:38 GMT 2012010411112938 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing 2012 Lynn Garvie receives an OBE in the New Year Honours list. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/honour-for-scottish-parliaments-former-procurement-head/ 191807 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:02:00 GMT 20120103000200 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:56:40 GMT 20120103105640 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:51:58 GMT 2012010912125158 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing 2012 "There are fragile signs of growth," says CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/decline-eases-in-uk-manufacturing/ 191819 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20120103000100 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:50:45 GMT 20120103115045 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:10:20 GMT 2012010411111020 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2012 Prices should be below the 2011 peak but above 2010 prices over the next 24 months, Fitch Ratings' report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/steel-prices-expected-to-drop-in-2012/ 191439 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111231000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:44:11 GMT 20111223114411 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:11:02 GMT 2012010311111102 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Congress of South African Trade Unions has criticised US retailer Wal-Mart for its merger with the supermarket in its end of year message. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/unions-continue-to-stoke-massmart-takeover-dispute/ 191447 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111230000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:02:37 GMT 20111223120237 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:33:44 GMT 2012010410103344 Bhanu Chawla News Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Only 6 per cent of companies say updated UK anti-corruption legislation has affected their ability to do business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bribery-act-proves-no-barrier-to-most-businesses/ 191434 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111229000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:13:15 GMT 20111223111315 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:24:33 GMT 2012010312122433 Paul Snell News Law Fraud & corruption Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 Asked which person, place or thing associated with business travel purchases would most like to expunge, the Irish budget airline came top. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/travel-buyers-want-to-erase-ryanair/ 191431 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111228000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:01:22 GMT 20111223110122 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:28:49 GMT 201201030992849 Paul Snell News Travel Purchasing 2011 But procurement reform is unlikely to be successful unless the underlying questions regarding the expectations around defence spending are answered, BBC documentary concludes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-gripped-by-conspiracy-of-optimism/ 191539 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT 20111227210000 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:42:49 GMT 20111227214249 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:21:29 GMT 201201051532129 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Paul Snell Ed's choice public sector 2011 Some senior executives say delays settling bills is affecting their ability to run successful organisations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/growth-revenue-and-hiring-hit-by-late-payment2/ 191428 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111224000000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:52:29 GMT 20111223105229 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:35:04 GMT 201201030993504 Paul Snell News Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert It's the best opportunity we've ever had to add value to the business, said procurement director Mike Whitby. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-at-heart-of-cost-management-changes-at-lloyds/ 191437 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20111223110000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:25:55 GMT 20111223112555 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:39:59 GMT 201201060993959 Paul Snell News Topics Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Tax and inflation are blamed for the largest chunk of the price hike. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-temp-rates-increase-by-over-13-per-cent/ 191384 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111223010000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:23:19 GMT 20111222162319 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:36:08 GMT 201201030993608 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The former vice-president of global procurement at the IT services company has become a partner at 4C Associates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fujitsus-guy-allen-moves-into-consultancy/ 191373 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111222020000 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:53:35 GMT 20111222155335 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:13:19 GMT 2012010312121319 Paul Snell News Careers Purchasing 2011 "The government ICT strategy is in its early days and initial signs are good," NAO chief Amyas Morse. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nao-praise-uk-governments-new-approach-to-it/ 191134 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111222010000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:21 GMT 20111221164221 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:23 GMT 201201051532723 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2011 The business process outsourcing subsidiary of Infosys buys up procurement specialist the Portland Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/infosys-acquisition-aids-australasian-expansion-plans/ 190549 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20111221000100 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:07 GMT 20111221095507 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:10 GMT 2011122312120010 Rebecca Ellinor News Outsourcing Technology International Purchasing Australia 2011 Angeline Albert The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled 'extreme risk' in an analyst report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/angola-named-one-of-worlds-riskiest-business-places/ 190551 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111221000000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:20 GMT 20111221095520 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:29:48 GMT 201112220992948 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Amendments will allow for greater negotiation with suppliers and reduce the amount of paperwork, in what the EC describes as "necessary, ambitious and realistic" changes to regulations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-outlines-reform-of-public-procurement-rules/ 190272 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111220020000 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:17:03 GMT 20111220161703 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:13:32 GMT 201112221641332 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 SM asked readers to describe the sexiest aspect of procurement, click the link to discover what they said... http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-reveal-sexy-elements-of-procurement/ 190062 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111220010000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:26:48 GMT 20111219162648 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:26:17 GMT 201112220992617 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 US legislation aims to mint nickels and pennies in steel - so they cost less to produce than their monetary value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/congressman-calls-for-change-to-nickels-and-pennies/ 190077 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111219013000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:05:25 GMT 20111219170525 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:18:05 GMT 2011122110101805 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Transport Committee has demanded the spending watchdog examine whether the decision to award a train manufacturing contract to Siemens was correct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-demand-nao-investigation-into-thameslink-train-contract/ 189950 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111219000000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:13:47 GMT 20111219111347 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:38:40 GMT 2011122010103840 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The two businesses have also signed a five-year deal to provide fuel card services to AllStar's owner, Arval UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fleetcor-buys-fuel-card-provider-allstar-business-for-194-million/ 189714 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111217000000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:12:09 GMT 20111216121209 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:45:01 GMT 201112201644501 Paul Snell News Technology Purchasing 2011 But customers will have to wait for the deal to close before the full impact becomes clear. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ibm-to-take-over-e-procurement-provider-emptoris/ 189663 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111216013000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:57:10 GMT 20111216095710 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:35:40 GMT 201202011753540 Paul Snell News Technology Placement Purchasing 2011 The 42 country signatories to the Government Procurement Agreement agreed to open up more of their infrastructure and local council deals to each other at a summit in Doha yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gpa-pot-increases-to-100-billion/ 189680 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111216010000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:53:30 GMT 20111216105330 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:37:08 GMT 201112190993708 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 The Everest Group prediction is that procurement outsourcing will grow and expand to deals across the supply chain in the coming year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/global-outsourcing-of-procurement-expected-to-grow-in-2012/ 189691 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111216003000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:27:58 GMT 20111216112758 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:34:58 GMT 2011121911113458 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 Suppliers and staff must be fully informed whether it is acceptable to give or receive gifts and hospitality. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-beware-of-present-policy/ 189603 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111216000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:15:41 GMT 20111215161541 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:35:41 GMT 201112190993541 Hannah Whittaker News Law Fraud & corruption Purchasing 2011 Many buyers think democracy is best, while a significant number believe applying different approaches such as laissez-faire, bureaucratic or autocratic are appropriate on occasion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/what-type-of-leadership-style-works-best/ 189487 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111215013000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:47:52 GMT 20111215114752 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:26:39 GMT 2011121611112639 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2011 New group purchasing manager promises sweeping changes for Oldbury UK and Boughton Engineering. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/skan-groups-cpo-to-cut-suppliers-and-hire-more-buyers/ 189449 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111215010000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:58:32 GMT 20111215105832 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:17:05 GMT 2011121611111705 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A national deal for air, rail, hotels, serviced apartments and conferences services will be available to local authorities from 1 January. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/local-government-buyers-to-access-better-travel-rates/ 189408 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111215003000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:40:46 GMT 20111215094046 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:30:51 GMT 201201051533051 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Travel Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice travel Ed's choice business change 2011 A report showed there had been a reduction in operating margin of up to 2 per cent for the year, driven by cotton price increases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-suffers-from-rising-cotton-prices/ 189413 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111215000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:58:08 GMT 20111215095808 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:30:52 GMT 201112160993052 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Business groups, including the National Farmers Union, call for public purchasers to include prompt payment in pre-qualification questionnaires. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-purchasers-urged-to-mind-their-pqqs/ 189236 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111214013000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:56:02 GMT 20111214095602 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:03:45 GMT 2011121512120345 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 The carpet retailer is in talks with suppliers to lower prices after profits hit the floor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/carpetright-profit-drop-prompts-supplier-squeeze/ 189262 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111214010000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:09:23 GMT 20111214110923 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:16:01 GMT 2011121511111601 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary wants police authorities and watchdogs to take a proactive approach to overseeing purchasing activity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-for-cops-to-increase-policing-of-procurement/ 189230 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111214003000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:38:02 GMT 20111214093802 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:06:27 GMT 2011121510100627 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Funding from the EU is needed to improve purchasers' abilities and understanding of the SME and voluntary sectors, says the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-should-fund-sme-training-for-purchasers/ 189243 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111214000000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:35:16 GMT 20111214103516 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:47 GMT 201112151530947 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2011 Just 38 per cent of US firms specify a dollar limit on gifts or entertainment staff are allowed to accept. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-place-no-limit-on-maximum-value-of-gifts/ 188623 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111213013000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:18:25 GMT 20111213111825 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:15:43 GMT 2011121512121543 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2011 141 councils join money-saving waste management framework agreement set up by a social enterprise. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/councils-set-to-save-85-million-with-framework-deal/ 188984 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111213010000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:30:09 GMT 20111213123009 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:49:01 GMT 2011121410104901 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Partnership approach with suppliers puts local authority on course to hit £30 million savings target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/surrey-slashes-27-million-with-cost-cutting-deals/ 188489 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111213003000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:55:38 GMT 20111213105538 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:07:57 GMT 2011121410100757 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Forecasts find attempts to cut costs and become leaner will leave firms vulnerable to threats. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-left-exposed-to-risk/ 188466 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:53 GMT 20111213103353 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:53:44 GMT 201112140995344 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Business group outlines seven steps for government to "get procurement right". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cbi-sets-out-public-procurement-reform-proposals/ 187755 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111212013000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:53:28 GMT 20111212095328 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:56:57 GMT 2012010612125657 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 UK grocery sector slashed food and drink waste by 3 per cent in 2010 - close to 2012's target of 4 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/retail-collaboration-on-target-for-waste-cut/ 187916 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111212010000 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:25:11 GMT 20111212122511 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:34:06 GMT 2011121311113406 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing 2011 There has been a small rise in the limit at which contracts have to be advertised by contracting authorities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-revises-public-procurement-thresholds/ 187669 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111211000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:51:00 GMT 20111209155100 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:14:23 GMT 2011121311111423 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector Purchasing 2011 The makers of Mr Potato Head have released details on their core third party vendors and factories to make their supply chain more transparent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hasbro-publishes-list-of-core-suppliers/ 187701 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111210000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:38:42 GMT 20111209163842 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:02:20 GMT 2011121512120220 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 Procurement salaries in the financial services sector rise by 5 per cent, while the rest of the market remains static. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/highest-purchasing-salaries-on-offer-in-financial-services/ 187328 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111209013000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:18:01 GMT 20111208161801 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:41:29 GMT 2011121212124129 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers International Purchasing 2011 MPs blame "indecisive and over-ambitious" specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/after-13-years-and-11-billion-mod-fails-to-deliver-armoured-vehicles/ 187486 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111209010000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:54:55 GMT 20111209095455 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:47:30 GMT 201112120994730 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Overly complex PQQs are leading to a "generation of architectural talent to be squandered" according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/architects-call-for-procurement-guidance-from-scottish-government/ 187503 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111209003000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:17:20 GMT 20111209101720 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:10 GMT 2011121210100510 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-at-risk-of-human-rights-abuse-complicity/ 187478 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111209000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:33:49 GMT 20111209093349 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:46:29 GMT 201112120994629 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 With ever-increasing demands to produce savings in a fast-changing corporate environment, Royal Mail Group's procurement team started a journey to become world class. Rebecca Ellinor talks to group procurement director Kath Harmeston about its transformation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/special-delivery/ 186299 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111208020000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:24 GMT 20111201163624 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:37:44 GMT 2011120710103744 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2011 Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/125-million-to-develop-uk-manufacturing-supply-chain/ 187223 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111208013000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:52:31 GMT 20111208105231 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:03:35 GMT 201112091640335 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 How buyers can measure the impact and effectiveness of their spend? The SM roundtable debate in association with ebiquity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/the-growth-of-digital-marketing/ 186320 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111208013000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:56:50 GMT 20111201175650 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:14:44 GMT 2011121512121444 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Round tables Features Technology Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2011 There are many more savings to be made from media plans if we measure the value of our media agencies differently and apply a little more trust, argues David Meikle. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/media-studies/ 186093 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111208010000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:36:35 GMT 20111130163635 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:48:26 GMT 2011122010104826 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing 2009 Consider at the outset which court has the right to hear disputes when a contract has European supply elements. Jurisdiction is a key factor in formulating litigation strategy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/forum-shopping/ 186108 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111208010000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:11:57 GMT 20111130171157 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:03:37 GMT 201112191310337 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International Purchasing Ed's choice law 2011 As Jaguar Land Rover gears up for the biggest recruitment drive in its history, Paul Snell looks at 
how purchasing has become the firm's fastest growing function and the staff it's hoping to attract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/chasing-cars/ 186102 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111208003000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:59:06 GMT 20111130165906 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:28:56 GMT 201112061642856 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 Becky 
Sheetz-Runkle, Adams Media, £9.99, 4 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/sun-tzu-for-women-the-art-of-war-for-winning-in-business/ 186717 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:37:09 GMT 20111206123709 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:01:58 GMT 201112061310158 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 Paul Midler, John Wiley & Sons, £11.99, 4 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/poorly-made-in-china/ 186726 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:49:19 GMT 20111206124919 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:02:44 GMT 201112061310244 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Topics International Resources Purchasing Reviews 2011 To tackle examinations with confidence and put you on the road 
to success, preparation is the key. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/students/2011/be-prepared-to-pass/ 186281 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:36:17 GMT 20111201143617 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:56:36 GMT 2011120712125636 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing 2011 Students A collaboration between three organisations in the social housing sector aims to help SMEs win work and boost employment and training. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/housing-alliance-targets-social-benefits/ 187209 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:51:12 GMT 20111208095112 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:46:35 GMT 201112090994635 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 What do I need to consider 
in the writing of a procurement policy or procedures' manual? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/starting-from-scratch/ 186695 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:53:51 GMT 20111206115351 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:57 GMT 2012011112123857 Hannah Whittaker Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2011 CIPS takes on its suppliers; There's no stopping procurement in Australasia; Links with higher education for CIPS Graduate Diploma; Bribery Act mostly 'common sense'; Roundup; RasGas receives accolade for commitment to procurement; WPD efficiencies benefit team; Skanska completes organisation certification programme http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-december2011/ 186618 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:51:41 GMT 20111205165141 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:24:41 GMT 201201111422441 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing 2011 CIPS update Private hospital operator plans to take on medical consumable procurement for four trusts with more expected to follow. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-nhs-trusts-outsource-buying-to-bmi/ 186911 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111207010000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:55:12 GMT 20111207095512 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:12:33 GMT 2011120812121233 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Local authorities and the Department of Health should do more to monitor the financial health of care home providers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/greater-oversight-of-social-care-provision-necessary/ 187012 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111207003000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:32:18 GMT 20111207113218 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:35:01 GMT 2011120810103501 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 More than three quarters of buyers at Europe's top 500 firms think their companies could buy marketing products and services more effectively. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/inefficient-marketing-spend-costs-firms-615-million/ 186909 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111207000000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:42:08 GMT 20111207094208 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:51 GMT 2011120810100051 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 A lack of spend data is like "buyers trying to drive blindfolded". Angeline Albert explores why this problem persists and what can be done about it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/elusive-data/ 186587 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111206000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:07:02 GMT 20111205140702 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:02:12 GMT 201201101310212 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing News focus 2011 Higher prices and job cuts spoil a modest improvement in the sector's performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/service-sector-grows-despite-uncertain-economy/ 186555 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111205000000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:58:37 GMT 20111205105837 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:53:06 GMT 201112070995306 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert The new recruitment service will be launched in January to offer CIPS members specialist careers support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cips-recruitment-plans-happy-new-year-for-job-seeking-buyers/ 186420 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111204000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:50:53 GMT 20111202145053 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:12:43 GMT 2011120611111243 Paul Snell News Careers International Purchasing 2011 Lancashire County Cricket Club has handed over responsibility for purchasing - including for the revamp of its grounds - to Optimum Procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/county-cricket-champions-outsource-procurement/ 186418 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111203000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:33:11 GMT 20111202143311 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:56:39 GMT 201112130995639 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice outsourcing Paid for photos 2011 Procurement professionals helped out at Heathrow Airport to cover for striking public sector staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/baa-buyers-fill-in-with-colouring-books/ 186356 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111202013000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:27:53 GMT 20111202102753 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:16:15 GMT 201112021751615 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Rate of job creation highest since March 2008. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/jobs-created-in-a-mixed-picture-for-uk-construction-sector/ 186373 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111202010000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:01:14 GMT 20111202110114 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:02 GMT 201201121423502 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 90 per cent of companies increase or leave supplier numbers unchanged while the appetite for repatriating contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-up-supplier-numbers/ 186376 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111202003000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:12:31 GMT 20111202111231 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:20:58 GMT 2011120511112058 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Companies warned to put a risk management strategy in place to cope with cost volatility. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/prepare-for-wild-commodity-price-swings/ 186351 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111202000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:21 GMT 20111202100021 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:32:16 GMT 201112050993216 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The company is to investigate corporate social responsibility in its cocoa supply chain through the Fair Labor Association network. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nestl-to-investigate-labour-practices-in-cocoa-supply-chain/ 186210 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111201010000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:25:26 GMT 20111201102526 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:02:53 GMT 2011121310100253 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 According to CIPS CEO David Noble the sector is in for a gloomy period in the next few months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bleak-winter-for-manufacturing-sector/ 186216 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111201003000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:44:55 GMT 20111201104455 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:36:15 GMT 201201121423615 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2011 South Africa's Kagiso PMI showed marginal growth in November, with activity rising by 1.1 index points to 51.6. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/marginal-growth-in-south-africa-pmi/ 186266 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111201000000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:46:19 GMT 20111201134619 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:03 GMT 201201121423703 Hannah Whittaker News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Buyers respond to Lord Sugar's views on UK businesses winning UK government deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sugar-sours-procurement-professionals/ 185809 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111130013000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:52:29 GMT 20111130105229 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:11:54 GMT 2011120111111154 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The UK government hopes paying smaller construction suppliers directly will enable them to run their businesses more efficiently and pass back the savings they make. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/direct-payments-to-save-government-40-million-a-year/ 185815 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111130010000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:22:56 GMT 20111130112256 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:22:45 GMT 2011120111112245 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Corruption and Crime Commission: "The problem was widespread across the state and local government sectors and was due to failing to adhere to policies and procedures." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-buyers-bullied-into-purchasing-surplus-and-overpriced-goods/ 185856 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111130003000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:45:54 GMT 20111130114554 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:12:19 GMT 2011120111111219 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 The automotive manufacturer wants to bring in buyers from outside the sector as part of a large recruitment programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/jaguar-land-rover-wants-rich-mix-of-purchasing-experience/ 185627 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111129013000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:46:50 GMT 20111128164650 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:35:58 GMT 2011113011113558 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing 2011 The success of marketing done via phones, iPads and online cannot be considered in isolation from more traditional methods of advertising, buyers conclude. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/digital-marketing-just-one-part-of-an-overall-strategy/ 185616 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111129010000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:14:25 GMT 20111128161425 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:43:48 GMT 2011113011114348 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 In anticipation of weaker economic activity, there is a shift to cheaper and slower modes of transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airfreight-traffic-nosedives-by-nearly-5-per-cent/ 185683 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111129003000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:57:08 GMT 20111129105708 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:19:37 GMT 2011113011111937 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Hotels and venues around the world will sign up to the charter in the hope of attracting business from UK booking agents. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/global-charter-could-reduce-hotel-booking-costs/ 185702 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111129000000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:08:41 GMT 20111129120841 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:20:55 GMT 2011113010102055 Hannah Whittaker News Travel Purchasing 2011 Purchasers admit they have to battle for investment in spend data systems that provide transparency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/poor-data-hinders-buyers-performance/ 185558 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111128013000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:19:24 GMT 20111128111924 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:22:00 GMT 201112051422200 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 While 10.9 per cent of those surveyed said systems "generally create more 'noise' than 'value'." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/almost-50-per-cent-of-buyers-use-technology-to-select-suppliers/ 185555 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111128010000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:07:35 GMT 20111128110735 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:18:02 GMT 2011112912121802 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "It's in all our interests...anyone who cares about this country's economy, or loves the British countryside and a glass of beer." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beer-supply-chain-should-be-strengthened/ 185449 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111126000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:36:08 GMT 20111125163608 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:31:38 GMT 201111290993138 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Placement Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The European Commission has threatened the two Mediterranean countries with court if they fail to reform national legislation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/greece-and-malta-warned-over-procurement-law-breaches/ 185356 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111126000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:13:28 GMT 20111125101328 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:33:23 GMT 201111290993323 Hannah Whittaker News Law Purchasing 2011 "Don't make a technical sales pitch and expect me to understand it," Larry Beard, Tate & Lyle procurement director. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-hit-back-at-sales-at-churchill-war-rooms/ 185353 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111125010000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:49:38 GMT 20111125094938 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:27:25 GMT 2011112811112725 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 De Beers and Tiffany & Co both support the principle that countries mining diamonds should have the opportunity to cut and polish them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/diamond-finishing-to-boost-botswana-economy-by-800million/ 185373 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111125003000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:27:47 GMT 20111125112747 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:18:15 GMT 2011112811111815 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 CPG firm penalised for involvement in cartel with Henkel to fix price of dishwasher detergent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/reckitt-benckiser-fined-24-million-for-price-fixing/ 185350 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:38:04 GMT 20111125093804 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:18:48 GMT 2011112810101848 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The peer and businessman urges government to match private sector salaries in procurement to attract more highly skilled purchasers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lord-sugar-pay-public-buyers-private-sector-wages/ 185299 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:21:07 GMT 20111124172107 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:32:38 GMT 2011120610103238 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2011 Central government deals worth more than £100,000 are to be bought through a centralised framework, with opportunities for SMEs promised. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-boosts-sme-consultancies-with-framework-agreement/ 185166 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111124013000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:55:12 GMT 20111124095512 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:36:40 GMT 2011112511113640 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Travel purchasers believe airlines are trying to avoid putting ancillary charges through systems by unbundling services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/travel-buyers-blast-airline-unbundling/ 185190 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111124010000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:45:33 GMT 20111124114533 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:56:33 GMT 2011112411115633 Hannah Whittaker News Travel Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-africa-proposes-simplified-procurement-laws/ 185168 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111124003000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:03:47 GMT 20111124100347 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:57:50 GMT 201111250995750 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The energy regulator has proposed reforms to strengthen the support available to corporate energy buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ofgem-wants-power-to-tackle-misleading-energy-brokers/ 185084 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111123013000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:24:35 GMT 20111123122435 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:20:27 GMT 2011112410102027 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing 2011 Major companies sign up for drive to encourage firms to award contracts to social enterprises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/50-in-250-campaign-to-support-social-enterprise-sourcing/ 185074 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111123010000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:07:15 GMT 20111123110715 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:13:07 GMT 2011112410101307 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 MPs are to investigate why pharmacists are having so much difficulty sourcing prescription drugs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pill-paucity-prompts-parliamentary-probe/ 185088 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111123010000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT 20111123124100 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:57:46 GMT 2011112411115746 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The priority to cut costs means companies in Ireland are making fewer procurement decisions based on sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/irish-buyers-not-focused-on-being-green/ 185129 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:08:09 GMT 20111123170809 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:02:41 GMT 2011112410100241 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 The UK government aims to speed up public purchasing by giving buyers a limited period in which to complete the tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurements-get-120-day-deadline/ 185174 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111122013000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMT 20111124102400 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:35:48 GMT 2011112410103548 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 The profession's success this year will mean more oversight, but also an increase in responsibility, it has been predicted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/finance-wants-more-control-over-procurement-in-2012/ 185181 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111122010000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:49:19 GMT 20111124104919 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:57:56 GMT 2011112410105756 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 The retailer is in discussions with its vendors to convince them to contribute to store regeneration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-asks-suppliers-for-refurbishment-contribution/ 185184 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111122003000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:16:44 GMT 20111124111644 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:26:19 GMT 2011112411112619 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Apollo Tyres South Africa settles cartel allegations with the country's Competition Commission. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-african-tyre-firm-fined-r45-million-for-price-fixing/ 185186 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111122000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:27:55 GMT 20111124112755 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:37:20 GMT 2011112411113720 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The US president said the country needs to "play by the same rules" if it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/obama-china-must-reform-purchasing/ 184953 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111121013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:54:45 GMT 20111118165445 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:57:24 GMT 2011112312125724 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Outsourcing of business services to China will more than double in value by 2015, research has predicted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/offshoring-in-china-to-hit-10-billion-by-2015/ 184946 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111120000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:08:20 GMT 20111118160820 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:58:22 GMT 2011112312125822 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The group's decision to centralise the much of its purchasing activity in Switzerland has helped it make more of its global buying power. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sabmiller-announces-378-million-efficiency-savings/ 184941 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111119000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:49:35 GMT 20111118154935 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:42:09 GMT 2011112311114209 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 A private sector organisation could run the UK's defence procurement under proposals being considered by the Ministry of Defence. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-considers-outsourcing-defence-procurement/ 184950 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20111118020000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:38:50 GMT 20111118163850 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:11 GMT 201111231310011 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 While dentists switched materials to cope with record-high costs, technology buyers faced price spikes to purchase the metal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-teeth-demand-at-all-time-low/ 184863 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111118013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:50:32 GMT 20111118095032 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:49 GMT 2011112110101649 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Andrew Neilson led his team to exceed its annual savings target by 37 per cent by the end of the company's financial year close. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fitness-firsts-uk-purchasing-chief-limbers-up-for-new-job/ 184892 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111118010000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:22:38 GMT 20111118112238 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:15 GMT 201111210994115 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing 2011 Pace, which provides technology products to Sky, Virgin Media and Canal +, expects the impact of the disaster to continue into 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-floods-cost-hard-disk-manufacturer-59-million/ 184881 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111118003000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:52:26 GMT 20111118105226 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:30 GMT 201111210994130 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Authorities in Braintree, Rochford, Colchester and Castle Point have teamed up to reduce the long-term cost of IT services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/joint-it-deal-to-save-essex-councils-7-million/ 184861 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111118000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:39:40 GMT 20111118093940 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:43:40 GMT 201111210994340 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2011 Other departments need to know "how and what procurement does to deliver strategic value to the business," Jason Smith, KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-could-use-some-pr/ 184741 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111117013000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:26:28 GMT 20111117112628 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:16:43 GMT 201111281531643 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The NAO said the defence department is now "actively working towards balancing its books in the longer term". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-major-project-costs-increase-by-466-million/ 184711 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111117010000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:00:33 GMT 20111117100033 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:29:54 GMT 2011111811112954 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 "Whitehall civil servants say power needs to be grabbed centrally, but every day I find local government best practice." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/local-government-buyers-are-the-best-practice-experts/ 184747 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111117003000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:42:12 GMT 20111117114212 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:59:02 GMT 201111180995902 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 The key to success was collaboration for many of the winners at this year's SOPO awards, held to honour public sector purchasers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/joint-buying-celebrated-at-public-procurement-awards/ 184730 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111117000000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:02:16 GMT 20111117110216 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:49:13 GMT 201111180994913 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Kent County Council is under fire after a local paper investigated its procedures for awarding contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/council-awards-49-million-deals-without-competitive-tender/ 184611 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111116013000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:53:33 GMT 20111116115333 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:19:28 GMT 2011111711111928 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Treasury aims to find cheaper procurement process for private finance initiatives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/osborne-launches-review-to-cut-pficosts/ 184546 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111116010000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:59:04 GMT 20111115165904 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:56:40 GMT 2011111711115640 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Food giant's tomato experts give global yields a boost. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/heinz-helps-growers-increase-yields/ 184589 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111116003000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:43:46 GMT 20111116094346 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMT 2011111711114100 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 The number of business customers using the airline increased by almost one million in the past six months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/business-travellers-boost-easyjets-profits/ 184467 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111115013000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:59:30 GMT 20111115115930 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:21:16 GMT 2011111610102116 Hannah Whittaker News Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/asian-tech-companies-look-to-neighbours-for-supply/ 184448 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111115010000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:38 GMT 20111115093838 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:19:28 GMT 2011111610101928 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A Freedom of Information request by the Countryside Alliance Foundation finds too few schools track the country of origin for their food. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/british-schools-urged-to-buy-british-food/ 184458 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111115003000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:06:17 GMT 20111115110617 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:04:18 GMT 2011111612120418 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Consortium goes out to tender for card scheme for care users. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buying-hub-bids-for-social-care-savings/ 184368 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111114013000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:14:54 GMT 20111114121454 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:11:01 GMT 2011111512121101 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2011 The electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hitachi-cuts-costs-with-taiwan-buying-boost/ 184363 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111114010000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:47:44 GMT 20111114114744 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:14:18 GMT 2011111511111418 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "If you're a civil servant in Whitehall you know that an aspiration actually means no policy whatsoever," said Colin Cram. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/when-is-sme-policy-not-a-policy-when-it-is-an-aspiration/ 184257 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111113000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:21:22 GMT 20111111152122 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:02:52 GMT 2011111510100252 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 The total input price index fell 0.8 per cent between September and October, allowing manufacturers to keep their selling prices for purchasers unchanged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-falling-costs-creates-buyers-market/ 184254 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111112000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:06:53 GMT 20111111150653 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:24:09 GMT 201111281532409 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Effective relationship building and stakeholder engagement are seen as essential at all levels. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/employers-seek-buyers-with-networking-skills/ 184210 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111111013000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:01:54 GMT 20111111110154 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:10:54 GMT 2011121210101054 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing 2011 The cotton market's volatility in particular hit the Noble Group hard with great losses in the third quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodities-giant-reports-first-loss-for-14-years/ 184203 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:46:52 GMT 20111111104652 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:26:32 GMT 2011111112122632 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 "This explosion of spending power has the potential to make a significant contribution to a sustained global economic recovery" says a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-key-to-tapping-into-the-growing-global-middle-class/ 184213 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111111003000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:02 GMT 20111111112402 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:03 GMT 2011111411115703 SM Admin 1 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Dixons Retail purchasing director said the BSI Group's standard might benefit less mature purchasing functions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/new-construction-guidance-not-valuable-for-cips-professionals/ 184222 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111111000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:55:21 GMT 20111111115521 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:31:12 GMT 2011111411113112 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 While the number of cases identified has dropped, the amount of money obtained by fraudsters has greatly increased. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-identified-by-local-councils-quadruples/ 183901 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111110013000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:05:00 GMT 20111110100500 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:22:22 GMT 2011111111112222 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Fraud & corruption Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2011 From vetting pyrotechnicians to hiring outside broadcasting units, the BBC's procurement team works on a diverse range of projects, as Helen Gilbert discovers... mobility scooters anyone? http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/keeping-the-show-on-the-road/ 183651 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111110013000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:10:22 GMT 20111108121022 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:35:07 GMT 2011110812123507 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 A case-by-case approach to procurement challenges may mean authorities will have to second-guess 
a judge's assessment of criteria http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/out-in-the-open/ 183662 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111110010000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:49:51 GMT 20111108124951 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:45:22 GMT 201111091534522 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice law 2011 A future of structurally higher fuel prices means managers need to take a firmly proactive approach to controlling fleet finances, says Richard Schooling. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/driving-down-the-costs/ 183321 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111110010000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:06 GMT 20111103165506 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:59:22 GMT 201111100995922 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Sustainability Purchasing 2011 New CIPS president David Smith explains to 
Rebecca Ellinor how he plans to make procurement and supply management a career of choice for all ages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/your-president-needs-you/ 183509 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111110003000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:56:34 GMT 20111107105634 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:18:13 GMT 2012012012121813 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews Features Public sector Purchasing 2011 Students taking courses may find there are more advantages than they first thought, which can be applied to daily life. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/students/2011/hidden-benefits-of-training/ 183512 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:21:13 GMT 20111107112113 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:44:19 GMT 201112060994419 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing 2011 Students What are the key criteria to consider when 
carrying out a catering contract tender? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/cooking-up-a-new-deal/ 183676 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:58:12 GMT 20111108135812 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:18:32 GMT 201111081421832 Hannah Whittaker Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2011 Birmingham to host ceremony; Valuable rewards for Microsoft UK and Ireland; CIPS and AUPO launch new development initiative; Q&A Osborne Chidzanga, logistics officer, Save the Children; Roundup; CIPS spreads the word in Zimbabwe; Supplier awareness strong in UK nuclear industry; FCIPS event attracts record numbers for launch initiative http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-november-2011/ 183683 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:34:27 GMT 20111108143427 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:00:35 GMT 201111101310035 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing 2011 CIPS update BBC Radio 4, 27 September, 8pm. 2 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/file-on-4-nhs-procurement/ 183694 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:06:13 GMT 20111108150613 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:19:09 GMT 201111101311909 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Public sector Purchasing Reviews 2011 BBC2, 2 October, 6pm. 2 stars http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/dragons-den-the-art-of-negotiation/ 183695 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:13:47 GMT 20111108151347 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:19:03 GMT 201111081531903 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 Taking action against late payments to small-to-medium-sized enterprises would provide more assistance, said the Forum of Private Business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/financial-advice-to-smes-is-welcome-but-more-is-needed/ 183930 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:36:02 GMT 20111110113602 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:31:44 GMT 2011111111113144 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 "It's not just business as usual, it's business as unbelievable," says AT Kearney report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-propelled-to-new-heights/ 183771 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111109013000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:03:45 GMT 20111109110345 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:51:47 GMT 201112130995147 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Half-year results show increase in spend on inventory management and distribution. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-invests-to-improve-supply-chain-efficiency/ 183773 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111109010000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:13:45 GMT 20111109111345 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:48:16 GMT 2011111011114816 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2011 Joint initiative gives NHS trusts access to infomation for better IT buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/health-department-frees-data-for-nhs-it-buying/ 183765 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111109003000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:44:24 GMT 20111109104424 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:41:30 GMT 2011111010104130 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Audit office report finds inefficiencies in payments to the poor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-must-get-a-grip-on-dfid-spend/ 183782 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111109000000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:13:05 GMT 20111109121305 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:20:34 GMT 2011111010102034 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology International Purchasing 2011 Politicians across Europe are discussing how to reform regulations to factor in procurement's 
wider economic role. Adam Leach reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/vote-for-change/ 183543 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:12:59 GMT 20111107141259 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:11:08 GMT 201111101531108 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Ed's choice international News focus 2011 ... Stewart Morrison, Head of Sourcing, MEA, Nokia http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east/december-2011/a-day-in-the-life/ 180569 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:01:47 GMT 20111024150147 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:45:28 GMT 201112060994528 Paul Snell Purchasing 2011 Economic conditions mean nearly 40 per cent of consultancy buyers expect to spend more on advice about operational efficiency over the next six months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/consultancy-buyers-look-to-cut-costs/ 183522 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111107010000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:50:13 GMT 20111107115013 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:12:06 GMT 2011110911111206 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 SciQuest and ePlus report significant increases in their latest financial reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/e-procurement-providers-see-revenues-rise/ 183414 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111106000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:31:04 GMT 20111104163104 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:12:13 GMT 2011110911111213 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 Family doctors are worried that they lack the training to take on additional responsibilities handed to them as part of UK health reforms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/85-per-cent-of-gps-admit-they-lack-commissioning-skills/ 183409 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111105000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:15:08 GMT 20111104161508 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:31:55 GMT 201111071313155 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 The London Assembly has questioned whether Greater London Authority bodies are passing off internal efficiency savings as those achieved through shared services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mayors-adviser-grilled-about-savings/ 183369 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111104013000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:51:16 GMT 20111104115116 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:17:09 GMT 201201051311709 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 The consumer-goods company has sought to pass oil, food and packaging price rises on to retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodity-prices-hit-unilevers-profits/ 183354 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111104010000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:23:09 GMT 20111104102309 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:45:18 GMT 2011110710104518 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "A high proportion of disruptions happen further down the supply chain in places many companies don't look," CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beware-of-risk-at-lower-tier-suppliers/ 183370 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111104003000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:59:33 GMT 20111104115933 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:37:56 GMT 2011121210103756 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 A lack of skilled resources and inadequate planning and procedures are hampering purchasers' efforts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-find-transition-to-outsourcing-a-challenge/ 183361 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111104000000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:45:08 GMT 20111104104508 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:12:32 GMT 2011110811111232 Rebecca Ellinor News Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Head of procurement David Brown said purchasers will need commercial and regulatory expertise in equal measure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commonwealth-games-seeks-rare-breed-of-buyer/ 183220 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111103013000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:47:27 GMT 20111103104727 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:55:42 GMT 2011110412125542 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2011 Public sector purchasers can now benefit from an open source toolkit providing guidance and encouraging the use of this software. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cabinet-office-issues-open-source-procurement-toolkit/ 183241 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111103010000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:31:00 GMT 20111103113100 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:09:34 GMT 2011110412120934 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 "The October PMI surveys are signaling a heightened and substantial risk that the UK could slip back into recession," Markit chief economist Chris Williamson. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-services-sector-growth-sluggish-at-best/ 183234 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111103000000 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:17:42 GMT 20111103111742 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:38:32 GMT 201201121423832 Hannah Whittaker News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 The construction materials company is strengthening controls around its timber sourcing ahead of legislative changes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wolseley-steps-up-ethical-timber-efforts/ 183032 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111102010000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:16:00 GMT 20111102111600 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:44:59 GMT 2011110311114459 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 While the purchasing managers' index figure for UK construction reached a five-month high, sustained growth is expected to be some time away. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/construction-sector-growth-nothing-to-get-excited-about/ 183018 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111102003000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:02:43 GMT 20111102110243 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:42 GMT 201201121424042 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Global positioning systems help National Express Group approach US savings target of $40 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/national-express-on-road-to-deliver-savings/ 183011 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:54:34 GMT 20111102105434 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:59:46 GMT 2011110310105946 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Latest results from the UK government's 'mystery shopper' scheme show resource-intensive pre-qualification questionnaires remain the chief grievance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/complex-pqqs-remain-smes-top-complaint/ 181767 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111101013000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:16:15 GMT 20111101111615 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:49:43 GMT 2011110211114943 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Local sourcing opportunities deemed to be strengthened after UK government invests £950 million in its manufacturing industry http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lotus-and-bentley-gain-from-uk-government-funding/ 181723 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111101010000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:21:15 GMT 20111101102115 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:04:31 GMT 2011110912120431 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 "The manufacturing PMI has now dropped like a stone to a 28-month low and officially into contraction territory," said CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturing-pmi-drops-like-a-stone/ 181757 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111101003000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:01:10 GMT 20111101110110 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:42:18 GMT 201201121424218 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 "Too much trust is placed in what travel agents say. The result is they are charging more even doubling prices charged by airlines and hotels," Monique Swart, founder of ABTA. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/travel-buying-in-namibia-100-per-cent-clueless/ 181726 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111101000000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:33:03 GMT 20111101103303 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:24:30 GMT 2011110912122430 Rebecca Ellinor News Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice travel Southern Africa 2011 Huge rise in purchasing and supply chain professional jobs, compared with the same period in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/boom-in-buyer-career-opportunities/ 181647 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111031013000 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:50:31 GMT 20111031115031 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:11:28 GMT 2011110111111128 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Purchasing 2011 Renewable energy and low carbon policies mean UK energy-intensive companies are paying far more for electricity than counterparts in Germany. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-energy-prices-uncompetitive-for-manufacturers/ 181640 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111031010000 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:18:16 GMT 20111031111816 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:46:21 GMT 2011110111114621 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Contract award decision would have to take account of "social value", under a legislative proposal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bill-proposes-social-considerations-for-public-buyers/ 181516 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111030000000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:06:20 GMT 20111028160620 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:12:03 GMT 2011110111111203 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 A framework agreement for street lighting services is expected to save £600,000 a year for public bodies in Greater Manchester. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-hub-illuminates-savings-for-manchester-authorities/ 181519 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111029000000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:20:39 GMT 20111028162039 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:34:26 GMT 2011110111113426 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Consistency and quality of information is vital to reap the benefits of spend management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/good-data-the-key-to-effective-spend-analysis/ 181406 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111028013000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:10:24 GMT 20111028101024 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:01:52 GMT 2011103112120152 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 Guidelines and tougher controls on card use credited for reduction in purchases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-cuts-procurement-card-spend-by-45-million/ 181409 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111028010000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:23:22 GMT 20111028102322 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:28:17 GMT 2011103111112817 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Efforts to reduce packaging on examination gloves cuts carbon emissions and waste. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-collaboration-boosts-nhs-supply-chain-sustainability/ 181416 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111028003000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:04:57 GMT 20111028110457 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:31:11 GMT 201110310993111 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing 2011 New contract wins boost rival e-procurement providers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ariba-and-hubwoo-report-revenue-rises/ 181428 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111028000000 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:10:06 GMT 20111028121006 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:40:36 GMT 2011103111114036 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 With 1,000 days to go until the start of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland, SM speaks to its head of procurement, David Brown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/glasgow-2014-procurement-chief-early-talks-key-to-local-business-benefits/ 181182 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111027013000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:38:08 GMT 20111027113808 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:17:49 GMT 2011102811111749 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The strategy is in response to disruptions experienced after the Fukushima earthquake earlier this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citron-asks-suppliers-to-dual-source/ 181209 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111027010000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:17:35 GMT 20111027121735 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:00 GMT 2011102811113200 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Forces in Surrey and the West Midlands are exploring the possibility of purchasing non-frontline goods and services with business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/police-investigate-purchasing-with-private-sector/ 181128 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111027003000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:01:01 GMT 20111027110101 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:39:13 GMT 2011102810103913 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Campaigners argue micro business owners appreciate the critical impact of cash flow and aim to source locally - two practices that should be copied on a larger scale. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/big-business-can-learn-respect-from-micro-firms/ 181089 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111027000000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:30:54 GMT 20111027103054 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:21:22 GMT 2011102810102122 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The government wants freedom to use procurement 'more intelligently'. The news comes as MEPs vote in favour of the principle of changing public purchasing regulations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scottish-government-calls-for-eu-procurement-reform/ 180954 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111026013000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:11:28 GMT 20111026111128 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:31:59 GMT 2011102811113159 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Purchasing 2011 The European Parliament has adopted a report on modernising public procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/meps-vote-to-simplify-public-procurement-rules/ 180966 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111026010000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:28:34 GMT 20111026122834 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:46:42 GMT 201111240994642 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Tobacco firm says it is well on way to deliver savings three years into a five-year plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bat-on-track-for-800m-savings/ 180962 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111026003000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:13:54 GMT 20111026121354 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:46:01 GMT 2011102712124601 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2011 Electronics retailer takes steps after SRM conference highlights suppliers' views. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/best-buy-europe-tackles-suppliers-feedback/ 180953 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111026000000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:58 GMT 20111026110058 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:31:55 GMT 201110270993155 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 All those who responded to the latest SM poll said they would be willing to help a peer at another organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-100-per-cent-in-favour-of-helping-each-other/ 180796 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111025013000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:07:12 GMT 20111025110712 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:08:35 GMT 201111101530835 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "The contract allows it [NHS Supply Chain] to charge trusts a percentage of the equipment purchase price, providing little incentive to negotiate lower prices," PAC report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/funding-of-nhs-supply-chain-at-odds-with-efficiency/ 180772 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111025010000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:13:44 GMT 20111025101344 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:58:24 GMT 2011102612125824 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Sustainable City Awards seek contenders in the procurement category. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-sought-for-green-buying-award/ 180779 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111025003000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:29:38 GMT 20111025102938 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:23:29 GMT 2011102611112329 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing 2011 US retailer says South Africa's courts have no right to impose further local procurement conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wal-mart-more-buying-conditions-would-breach-wto-rules/ 180789 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111025000000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:50:28 GMT 20111025105028 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:10:38 GMT 2011102611111038 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Two thirds of CEOs believe IT will make a greater contribution to their industry in the next 10 years than any prior decades. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/global-it-spending-to-rise-in-2012/ 180437 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111024013000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:21:53 GMT 20111024112153 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:05:53 GMT 2011102511110553 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Purchasing 2011 ...but less than a third are on their way to being world-class at it, according to a study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scm-moves-up-manufacturers-agenda/ 180445 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111024010000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:39:22 GMT 20111024113922 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:26:44 GMT 2011102511112644 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 Contracts for 2012 Olympic Games services will boost employment in London, say organisers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/locog-to-create-30000-new-jobs-through-its-supply-chain/ 180330 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111023000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:45:06 GMT 20111021164506 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:16:19 GMT 201202011531619 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Francis Maude promises greater scrutiny of technology spend and to go even further with efficiency drive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-expects-14-billion-savings-from-it-strategy/ 180326 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111022000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:26:51 GMT 20111021162651 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:40 GMT 2011102510102740 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 That was the view of Patrick Dunne, group procurement and property director at Alliance Boots, at last night's CPO Agenda Question Time-style debate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-about-instilling-a-cost-conscious-culture/ 180278 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111021013000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:31:00 GMT 20111021113100 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:14:52 GMT 201112191531452 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A project to combine finance, ICT, HR and grant allocation, together with procurement at seven research councils was badly planned and not good value for money, according to the NAO. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/research-councils-shared-services-centre-fails-to-deliver/ 180282 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111021010000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:49:38 GMT 20111021114938 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:33:58 GMT 2011102411113358 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 "We will continue to run the business with tight management of costs and stocks, retaining as much flexibility as possible in the supply chain," CEO Michael Sharp. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/debenhams-chief-wants-supply-chain-flexibility/ 180273 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111021000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:47:44 GMT 20111021104744 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:01:26 GMT 201110241310126 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 It follows demands that it ensure buyers give dairy farmers written contracts that specify the milk price, volume and timing of deliveries in line with EC's 'milk package' proposals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/defra-tells-dairy-industry-act-to-help-yourself/ 180275 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111021000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:07:36 GMT 20111021110736 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:27:58 GMT 2011102410102758 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 A Department for International Development spokesman said it is increasing its number of financial specialists and putting more emphasis on financial management for all staff who handle taxpayers' money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/time-taken-to-pay-suppliers-extends-in-q3/dfid-accused-of-taking-its-eye-off-the-financial-ball/ 180149 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111020013000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:27:54 GMT 20111020112754 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:39:24 GMT 2011102112123924 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2011 An annual survey shows that only 4 per cent of respondents believe their company is cutting travel for CSR reasons. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainability-loses-out-to-cost-cutting-in-business-travel/ 180133 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111020010000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:19:34 GMT 20111020101934 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:56:53 GMT 2011102410105653 Paul Snell News International Purchasing 2011 "Everybody is looking for more for less right now, and that is what sustainability is all about," Mike Peasland, CEO, Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/balfour-beatty-uses-sustainability-to-get-more-for-less/ 180145 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111020003000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:10:43 GMT 20111020111043 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:47:42 GMT 2011102111114742 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "It pays to keep a close eye on suppliers' and customers' payment performance," said Jason Mills, Experian UK & Ireland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/time-taken-to-pay-suppliers-extends-in-q3/ 180128 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111020000000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:22 GMT 20111020100322 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:05:35 GMT 2011102111110535 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 CIPS CEO David Noble calls for leading UK companies to disclose more information about their procurement and supply chain operations in financial reports and updates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ftse-100-should-focus-more-on-supply-chain-issues/ 180016 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111019013000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:15:32 GMT 20111019111532 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:20:41 GMT 2011102710102041 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Fire and police services are quizzed over their "baffling" lack of progress delivering savings from shared services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/londons-emergency-services-criticised-over-shared-working/ 180017 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111019010000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:27:51 GMT 20111019112751 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:33:06 GMT 2012012411113306 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Purchasers are expected to contribute £80 million savings a year by 2017 as part of an overall annual target of £670 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-screen-bbc-for-greater-savings/ 180006 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111019003000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:32:51 GMT 20111019103251 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:27:36 GMT 2011110912122736 Rebecca Ellinor News Business change Purchasing Ed's choice business change 2011 Supplier and procurement fraud has risen from 20 per cent to 33 per cent in 2010/11, making it the most prevalent type of fraud in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-on-the-rise-in-china/ 180011 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111019000000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:18 GMT 20111019104518 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:13:40 GMT 2011102010101340 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Olympic Delivery Authority offered a number of financial incentives to motivate its delivery partner to "meet or exceed" its objectives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/financial-incentives-key-to-motivate-oda-delivery-partner/ 179834 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111018013000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:50:44 GMT 20111018105044 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:24:37 GMT 2011101911112437 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Metal casing producer Catcher Technology says supplies will be disrupted after it shut part of its factory in Suzhou city following objections to an odour coming from the plant. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/smell-complaints-disrupt-apple-supplier-factory-operations/ 179828 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111018010000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:33:57 GMT 20111018103357 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:03:52 GMT 201110241310352 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2011 Japanese manufacturer Renesas Electronics plans to factor in its entire supply chain into its business continuity plan in case another disaster strikes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/electronics-company-to-include-suppliers-in-continuity-plans/ 179850 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111018003000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:20 GMT 20111018114020 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:56:20 GMT 2011101910105620 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Bradford and Calderdale councils are set to name the preferred bidder for a joint PFI waste management project. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/yorkshire-authorities-collaborate-on-waste-deal/ 179855 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111018000000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:51:59 GMT 20111018115159 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:43:59 GMT 2011101910104359 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 A total of 63 per cent of purchasers expect energy prices to continue rising over the next two years, with just five per cent forecasting a drop. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-look-to-future-market-to-mitigate-energy-prices/ 179728 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111017013000 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:51:06 GMT 20111017115106 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:38:50 GMT 2011101712123850 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Serco must deliver a 5 per cent reduction in reconviction rates among those released from HMP Doncaster to secure its full payment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/moj-kickstarts-second-payment-by-results-deal/ 179719 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111017010000 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:10:48 GMT 20111017111048 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:03:16 GMT 2011101812120316 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Volker Pyrtek is to lead the collaborative purchasing organisation launched by Deutsche Telekom and France Télécom-Orange. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/deutsche-telekom-cpo-to-lead-buyin-collaborative-purchasing/ 179626 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111016003000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:09:47 GMT 20111014170947 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:24:57 GMT 201110181422457 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2011 Independent sustainability monitor offers significant praise for LOCOG's approach to sourcing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-2012-sets-new-standards-on-sustainable-merchandise/ 179595 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111015000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:36:10 GMT 20111014163610 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:39:34 GMT 2011102010103934 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 The body that oversees House of Commons services has agreed to increase joint purchasing, and wants to go further. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commons-and-lords-should-buy-catering-together/ 179540 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111014013000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:45:37 GMT 20111014114537 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:43:45 GMT 2011101712124345 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Transport for London (TfL) has been recognised for its work to boost apprentice places in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/tfl-recognised-for-supply-chain-skills-boost/ 179534 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111014010000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:22:25 GMT 20111014112225 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:10:56 GMT 201110241311056 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 Production at firms such as Seagate, Honda and Toyota has been interrupted by flooding across the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-flooding-causes-supply-chain-disruption/ 179527 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:09:59 GMT 20111014100959 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:19:08 GMT 2011101710101908 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Internal workshops will help generate ideas for efficiencies, says the airline's head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/stakeholder-engagement-key-to-british-airways-savings/ 179451 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111013013000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:20:29 GMT 20111013122029 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:54:03 GMT 2011101412125403 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing 2011 Andrew Croston, head of procurement and commercial, expects to make significant savings from government grants. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/defra-procurement-chief-sees-big-rd-savings/ 179423 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111013010000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:46:00 GMT 20111013104600 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:03:22 GMT 2012011211110322 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Retailer targets supply chain to meet sustainability goals as part of £1 billion initiative. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sainsburys-to-double-british-sourcing-by-2020/ 179414 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111013003000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:24:24 GMT 20111013102424 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:30:21 GMT 2011101410103021 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Many businesses are unwilling to take up the service due to suppliers' lack of openness. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-worried-about-transparency-of-cloud-computing/ 179456 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111013000000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:11 GMT 20111013123811 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:39:46 GMT 2011102011113946 Rebecca Ellinor News Technology Business change Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2011 "This report is another piece of evidence for why the wireless industry needs more spectrum," Steve Largent, president and CEO of CTIA. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wireless-technology-saves-on-cash-and-carbon-emissions/ 179338 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111012010000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:13:43 GMT 20111012121343 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:43:44 GMT 2011101312124344 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing 2011 "We say to foreign companies: You come here and manufacture and you will be eligible for public sector contracts. You come here and bring your goods by boat, you won't," trade minister Rob Davies warns. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-launches-preferential-buying-rules/ 179308 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111012003000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:35:52 GMT 20111012103552 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:43:56 GMT 2011101310104356 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The ERG is commended for making a strong start but more clarity is called for over the division of responsibilities between itself and government departments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pac-praise-for-efficiency-and-reform-group/ 179138 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111011013000 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:55:02 GMT 20111010165502 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:22:58 GMT 2012020211112258 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2011 LOCOG procurement director Gerry Walsh said a dedicated team of experienced professionals and starting early with a clear strategy, were key to the success of the group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-the-cornerstone-of-london-2012s-commercial-function/ 179203 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111011010000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:16:21 GMT 20111011111621 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:22:45 GMT 2011101112122245 Hannah Whittaker News Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 The shoe retailer has created a fresh post to increase its international focus and enable it to move into new markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/clarks-seeks-global-cpo-to-boost-growth/ 179200 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111011003000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:50:08 GMT 20111011105008 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:36:47 GMT 2011101211113647 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 South African unions are calling for a five-fold increase to funds the US retailer has pledged to spend with local vendors as part of its Massmart deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-for-wal-mart-to-spend-more-with-sa-suppliers/ 179187 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111011000000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:40:17 GMT 20111011094017 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:09:19 GMT 2011101211110919 Hannah Whittaker Main sections News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Law professor argues that Europe should do more to follow the US example of helping women- and minority-owned businesses win deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-laws-should-be-made-sme-friendly/ 179039 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111010013000 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:58:43 GMT 20111010115843 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:08:54 GMT 2011101111110854 Hannah Whittaker News Law Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Procurement needs to be more in tune with the concerns of the board at their organisation if they are to add value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/focus-on-what-keeps-senior-execs-awake-at-night/ 179046 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111010010000 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:37:37 GMT 20111010123737 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:23:28 GMT 2011101112122328 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Business change Purchasing Steve Bagshaw 2011 The European Commission has asked Italy, Germany and the Netherlands to explain possible violations of purchasing rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ec-demands-answers-on-alleged-procurement-rule-breaches/ 178667 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111009000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:47:08 GMT 20111005104708 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:05:46 GMT 2011101111110546 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Toy manufacturer promises its packaging will use 70 per cent recycled or sustainable material by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mattel-reveals-sustainable-sourcing-targets/ 178920 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT 20111008000500 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:37:17 GMT 20111007153717 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:11:49 GMT 2011101111111149 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The Royal Mail Group chief buyer tells delegates at the CIPS Conference 2011 that procurement at the group has cut costs by more than £600 million in the past four-to-five years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/harmeston-told-hands-off-posties-bacon-butties/ 178896 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111007010000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:31:48 GMT 20111007123148 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:00:22 GMT 2011101110100022 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing 2011 Buyers must have a clear knowledge of the culture they are working within if they want to get buy-in from stakeholders and achieve success, says Apple procurement head, Adrian Turner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/culture-and-procurement-uneasy-bedfellows-yet-vital/ 178897 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111007003000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:34:17 GMT 20111007123417 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:28:22 GMT 2011102011112822 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 Ellis Watson, managing director of newspapers at DC Thomson advises direct contact with people and an enthusiastic approach to get the best out of them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-a-secret-weapon-for-ceos/ 178895 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111007000400 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:29:22 GMT 20111007122922 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:01:18 GMT 2011101110100118 Rebecca Ellinor News Assets Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 Lawyer Sam De Silva explained at the CIPS Conference that the OGC model contract for ICT services has major flaws. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-approach-the-government-ict-services-contract-with-care/ 178910 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:43:02 GMT 20111007144302 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:16:54 GMT 2011101012121654 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Assets Local government Central government Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Ian Bolger of Thames Water told delegates to manage their career effectively at the CIPS Conference 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/know-yourself-and-build-your-brand-advises-bolger/ 178818 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMT 20111006170000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:11:11 GMT 20111006151111 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:42:14 GMT 201110071424214 Angeline Albert News Careers Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 The UK government's CPO tells the CIPS Conference 2011 that good progress is being made in common spend categories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-procurement-has-buy-in-and-burning-platform-says-collington/ 178815 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:50:00 GMT 20111006145000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:53:22 GMT 20111006145322 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:30:47 GMT 201111151643047 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice public sector 2011 David Noble told attendees at the CIPS Annual Conference and Exhibition that it is now easier for procurement to engage business leaders and for them to listen. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-in-the-spotlight-like-never-before/ 178776 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111006013000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:06:20 GMT 20111006110620 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:06:42 GMT 201112011420642 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Purchasers transfer financial shock into real economic activity, says Faisal Islam, economics editor at Channel 4 News. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasing-key-to-economic-global-butterfly-effect/ 178785 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111006010000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:36:04 GMT 20111006113604 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:02:30 GMT 2011101110100230 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing 2011 Belinda Doshi advises stronger data security to avoid risk, and warns: 'You are only as strong as your weakest supplier.' http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cloud-procurement-a-new-frontier-for-legal-risk-management/ 178811 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111006003000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:10:13 GMT 20111006141013 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:05:24 GMT 2011110912120524 Rebecca Ellinor News Law Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice law Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 With its new approaches and methods of best practice, the Olympic Delivery Authority has delivered a range of firsts during the procurement of the park for the London 2012 games. Rebecca Ellinor meets the winners http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/gold-standards/ 178319 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:12:00 GMT 20111006001200 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:11:40 GMT 20111003101140 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:07:19 GMT 201110051310719 Paul Snell Analysis Features Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice purchasing 2011 By creating a clear, measurable performance standards framework, Network Rail has revitalised its contracts and procurement department http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/back-on-track/ 178326 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:11:00 GMT 20111006001100 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:14:27 GMT 20111003111427 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:19:22 GMT 2011100412121922 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Ed's choice careers 2011 By adopting a strategic approach to purchasing in three careful stages, Adelie Food Holdings has seen huge cost savings as well as a cut in supplier numbers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/food-for-thought/ 178330 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:10:00 GMT 20111006001000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:36:45 GMT 20111003113645 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:14:15 GMT 2011100412121415 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 With the launch of its Group Aggregated Common Expenditure programme, Balfour Beatty was able to trim down its supplier base - and make significant savings http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/constructing-a-change/ 178342 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:09:00 GMT 20111006000900 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:19:35 GMT 20111003121935 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:23:35 GMT 2011100412122335 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Ed's choice business change 2011 Cost cutting is important in the export packing industry, where profit margins are low. Neal Brothers met both CSR and financial goals, making £388,000 in savings http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/taking-the-initiative/ 178366 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:08:00 GMT 20111006000800 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:13:52 GMT 20111003141352 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:35:07 GMT 2011100412123507 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 Skanska UK has become the leader in ethical and green construction thanks to its relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, transforming a so-called 'dirty' industry http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/building-a-better-world/ 178381 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:07:00 GMT 20111006000700 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:53:09 GMT 20111003145309 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:45:49 GMT 201110040994549 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 When Adelie Food Holdings wanted to achieve the goal of sending zero waste to landfill, it turned to Cawleys - and the strong relationship meant a successful outcome http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/a-fruitful-partnership/ 178395 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:06:00 GMT 20111006000600 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:24:10 GMT 20111003152410 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:29:00 GMT 201110040992900 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 Providing a system to protect lone NHS workers from being assaulted has been successful, despite the huge challenge of engaging with a wide diversity of functions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/safety-in-numbers/ 178410 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT 20111006000500 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:48:01 GMT 20111003154801 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:29:57 GMT 201110040992957 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 The International Cancer Genome Project will have a major impact on cancer research and this has now been given more resources by a successful tender process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/smart-buying-saves-lives/ 178421 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111006000400 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:19:03 GMT 20111003161903 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:06:48 GMT 2011100412120648 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 The procurement function at Wincanton was determined to prove that its success in the UK could be replicated across Europe, and that's just what it did. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/pulling-it-all-together/ 178422 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20111006000300 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:19:13 GMT 20111003161913 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:34:24 GMT 201110040993424 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Images Rebecca Ellinor Royalty free photos 2011 Lisa Callow is described as having a skill set, professionalism and influence within the company that "exceeds that which is usually expected of a professional of this age". http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/an-efficient-approach/ 178406 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20111006000200 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:43:46 GMT 20111003154346 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:37:57 GMT 201110040993757 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Images Rebecca Ellinor Royalty free photos 2011 BAA has become a procurement employer of choice, thanks to the efforts of Sarah Ellis, who has transformed an inward-facing team into a force to be reckoned with http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/flying-high/ 178372 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20111006000100 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:34:21 GMT 20111003143421 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:38:13 GMT 201110040993813 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Images Rebecca Ellinor Royalty free photos 2011 The CIPS Pan-African Procurement Awards 2011 saw seven companies seizing prizes. Rebecca Ellinor looks at four of the winners http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/winning-ways/ 178290 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:30:10 GMT 20111002193010 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:52:49 GMT 201110021975249 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Southern Africa 2011 Whether you consider it an art or a science, good negotiation skills are crucial to ensure a successful outcome. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/students/2011/negotiating-to-win/ 178394 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:21:38 GMT 20111003152138 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:28:28 GMT 201110031532828 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Purchasing 2011 Students BBC Radio 4, Sunday, 21 August, 9.30 p.m., 4 stars http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/made-in-india/ 178411 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:58:57 GMT 20111003155857 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:02:46 GMT 201110031640246 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 I am migrating a number of small service contracts to one large facilities management contract. The contract terms state I could be liable for high termination costs if I cancel existing deals. What advice can you give? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/avoiding-costs-when-changing-contracts/ 178416 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:10:46 GMT 20111003161046 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:30:33 GMT 201110031643033 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Q&A Purchasing 2011 Job moves for Dirk Van den Berghe, Adrian Kamellard and Richard Chapman. http://www.supplymanagement.com/careers/people/2011/on-the-move-october-2011/ 178545 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:14:35 GMT 20111004131435 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:18:31 GMT 201110041311831 Naouel Zenaidi Careers People Purchasing 2011 CIPS partners NIGP in US; CIPS certification helps Met Office meet ERG demands; Bribery Act briefing for Manchester and construction; Q&A Ian Leatherbarrow, procurement manager, Health and Safety Executive; CLP Power procurement given a shining standard; Zimbabwe purchasing offers opportunities for CIPS; Towngas' green guide for CIPS HK; Roundup http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-october-2011/ 178382 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111006000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:55:02 GMT 20111003145502 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:13:50 GMT 201111111641350 Hannah Whittaker Resources Purchasing 2011 CIPS update Commerical director David Smith (pictured right) has defended the claim that the Programme has set a new "gold standard for procurement". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/dwp-hits-back-at-criticism-of-work-programme/ 178682 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111005013000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:08:32 GMT 20111005120832 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:23:16 GMT 201110061312316 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 The reduction in universities' income from the state will free buyers from EU purchasing rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/universities-to-be-exempt-from-eu-public-procurement-rules/ 178685 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111005010000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:20:58 GMT 20111005122058 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:24:03 GMT 201110070992403 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert After five years at the company, Allen is to move on after a "mutually agreed" decision. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/guy-allen-leaves-his-fujitsu-vice-president-of-procurement-role/ 178658 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111005003000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:08:09 GMT 20111005100809 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:21:09 GMT 2011100611112109 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers People Purchasing Ed's choice careers 2011 Angeline Albert "New business will need to pick up to prevent a downturn in both business activity and employment in the final quarter of 2011," says Markit chief economist. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-sees-only-small-ray-of-sunshine/ 178670 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111005000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:04:17 GMT 20111005110417 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:24:00 GMT 2011100610102400 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The social and environmental benefits of sustainable procurement are clear, but it should not be assumed this always comes at a higher price indeed the opposite can be true, finds Adam Leach. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainability-that-pays/ 178433 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:01:23 GMT 20111003170123 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:14:59 GMT 201110070991459 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing Images Royalty free photos News focus 2011 'Things can only get better' says CIPS CEO as building industry growth stalls. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-growth-grinds-to-a-halt/ 178569 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111004000000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:55:20 GMT 20111004145520 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:07:38 GMT 2011100510100738 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 "The figures will offer some cause for relief however, we are still a long way off from celebrating," says CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturing-shows-first-boost-for-three-months/ 178329 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111003000400 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:26:20 GMT 20111003112620 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:11 GMT 2011100411115611 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Paid for photos Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Temporary workers hired through agencies can now earn the same employment rights as permanent staff, as Christopher Syder explains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/agency-worker-rules-come-into-force/ 178325 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20111003000300 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:14:03 GMT 20111003111403 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:07:08 GMT 2011100510100708 Naouel Zenaidi News Law Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Advice is issued to tackle out-of-policy business travel spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-should-boost-travel-policy-compliance/ 178209 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20111002000100 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:56:41 GMT 20110930155641 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:01:27 GMT 201110041530127 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel Purchasing 2011 Swedish fashion retailer sees a 15 per cent fall in profit when compared with the same quarter in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/higher-cotton-and-currency-costs-hit-hm/ 178211 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111001000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:04:08 GMT 20110930160408 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:42 GMT 2011100411115642 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Fundamental procurement reform could slash billions from the UK's budget deficit, according to a major research project. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-public-sector-reform-would-save-37-billion/ 177980 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:43:01 GMT 20110928144301 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:03:31 GMT 2011093011110331 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing Steve Bagshaw Home page picture story 2011 Despite the fact that the rate has eased compared with recent months, caution is still urged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/insolvency-rates-drop-to-five-month-low/ 178161 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:37:42 GMT 20110930103742 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:16:45 GMT 2011100312121645 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Illegitimate use of corporate credit cards at the Metropolitan Police resulted in six convictions and 34 facing disciplinary action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/six-met-officers-convicted-over-illegal-spending/ 178096 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110929013000 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:07:45 GMT 20110929150745 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:31:35 GMT 2011110912123135 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2011 Reducing purchasing options for stakeholders has cut the supply base, costs and boosted sustainability at the university in North East England. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/less-choice-means-more-control-for-durham-uni-buyers/ 178099 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110929010000 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:26:19 GMT 20110929152619 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:40:22 GMT 2011100311114022 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert 'Include the wider business when implementing purchase-to-pay and provide training,' CPOs advise. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/departments-outside-procurement-should-be-involved-in-p2p/ 177914 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110928013000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:21:11 GMT 20110928102111 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:49:47 GMT 2011093010104947 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Purchasing 2011 A public procurement passport that could make tendering easier and less costly for small firms has won the approval of Members of the European Parliament after being recommended by MEP Heide Rühle. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/meps-support-public-procurement-passport-to-ease-tendering-journey-for-smes/ 177920 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110928010000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:35:25 GMT 20110928103525 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:39:07 GMT 201109291533907 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Fewer than half of buyers have plans to improve pre-qualification questionnaires despite criticism. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-split-on-whether-to-simplify-pqqs/ 177937 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110928003000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:30:01 GMT 20110928123001 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:09:48 GMT 2011100410100948 Paul Snell News SM 100 Public sector Purchasing Angeline Albert "Aid can yield a double dividend...when spent locally," argues European Network on Debt and Development. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/calls-for-donor-states-to-untie-namibian-aid/ 177932 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110928000000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:04:52 GMT 20110928120452 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:09:59 GMT 2011093011110959 Angeline Albert News Public sector International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Barts and London NHS Trust cuts costs by reducing medical glove choice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gloves-off-for-nhs-trust/ 177836 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110927013000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:49:35 GMT 20110927114935 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:58:47 GMT 2011092811115847 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Domestic companies have been awarded deals worth US$127 million, including contracts to support moving wildlife species to selected conservation areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/namibian-suppliers-scoop-contracts-in-economic-push/ 177823 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110927010000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:52:39 GMT 20110927105239 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:35:35 GMT 2011102011113535 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Vendors failing to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will be dumped by buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-warned-to-cut-emissions-to-keep-contracts/ 177821 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110927003000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:41:01 GMT 20110927104101 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:44:48 GMT 2011092810104448 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 More than half of major companies worldwide want to standardise production to save money and become more efficient. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-aim-for-product-standardisation/ 177826 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110927000000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:58:26 GMT 20110927105826 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:31:04 GMT 2011092810103104 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Higher education institutions in the UK should aim to direct just under a third of indirect spend through collaborative procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/universities-must-collaborate-to-cut-costs/ 177713 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110926000000 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:30:11 GMT 20110926113011 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:08:19 GMT 2011092711110819 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 London boroughs link up to find a provider to manage libraries instead of closing them down. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/anger-over-cuts-prompts-new-procurement-approach/ 177722 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110926000000 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:01:30 GMT 20110926120130 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:25:57 GMT 2011102011112557 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 Angeline Albert Most companies are failing to take advantage of the opportunities indirect categories offer to make a difference to the business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/indirect-procurement-is-a-sexy-place-to-be/ 177600 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110925000000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:32:12 GMT 20110923173212 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:55:52 GMT 2011092710105552 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Further reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/european-businesses-still-face-discrimination-in-china/ 177588 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:07:00 GMT 20110924000700 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:09:21 GMT 20110923170921 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:34:53 GMT 2011110912123453 Rebecca Ellinor News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2011 City Council suspends staff and hires accountants following allegations deals were awarded to a contractor not on an approved framework. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/police-investigate-maintenance-contracts-in-edinburgh/ 177540 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110923013000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:04:03 GMT 20110923120403 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:23:00 GMT 201109260992300 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Sourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-must-consider-tax-implications-of-foreign-purchases/ 177531 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110923010000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:12 GMT 20110923113112 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:15:59 GMT 2011092612121559 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Carmaker Daimler has confirmed it is considering jointly purchasing raw materials with other German manufacturers in order to secure its supply of scarce goods. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/german-carmakers-join-forces-to-negotiate-buying-treaties-with-governments/ 177523 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110923003000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:37:10 GMT 20110923103710 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:44:12 GMT 2011092611114412 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 A 5 per cent reduction in indirect spend can translate to 1-3 per cent impact on the bottom line, reports the Everest Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/indirect-spend-reduction-can-have-a-direct-effect-on-the-bottom-line/ 177512 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110923000000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:32:43 GMT 20110923103243 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:25:19 GMT 201109260992519 Angeline Albert News Business change Purchasing 2011 A Labour Party defence review has recommended the creation of a Weapons Engineering Service to make equipment procurement a professional path for military officers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/defence-purchasing-should-be-recognised-career-path/ 177430 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT 20110922120000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:26:24 GMT 20110922132624 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:57:18 GMT 2011092311115718 Paul Snell News Careers Public sector Purchasing 2011 The Metropolitan Police aims to pass on the responsibility of buying paper to the Cabinet Office's Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG), according to its director of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/met-to-stop-buying-paper/ 177404 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110922013000 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:19:23 GMT 20110922111923 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:44:48 GMT 2011092310104448 Paul Snell News Purchasing 2011 Kath Harmeston, Royal Mail's procurement director, will be discussing growth and success at CIPS Conference 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/royal-mail-chief-to-share-insights-at-conference/ 177253 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110921000000 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:29:26 GMT 20110921102926 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:42:49 GMT 2011092212124249 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2011 "I have been lied to and deceived by people who, instead of serving the people of South Africa, were intent on lining their own pockets," says public works minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/investigation-uncovers-r3bn-in-improper-tendering/ 177255 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110921000000 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:56:02 GMT 20110921105602 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:41:40 GMT 2011092310104140 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Sarah Ellis, procurement director at BAA, signs up for this year's panel http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/award-winning-buyer-joins-cips-conference-debate/ 177117 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:05:00 GMT 20110920000500 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:31:13 GMT 20110920103113 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:11:21 GMT 2011092212121121 Paul Snell News Purchasing 2011 Further funding fails to instil faith in FiReControl project. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/failed-project-comes-under-fire/ 177132 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110920000400 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:39:08 GMT 20110920113908 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:41:25 GMT 2011092212124125 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Suppliers required to submit supply chain details in bid for contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/telefonica-embeds-sustainability-in-merchandising-tender/ 177141 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110920000300 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:58:25 GMT 20110920115825 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:35:03 GMT 2011092111113503 Paul Snell News Sustainability Purchasing 2011 Greater collaboration could offset the predicted rise in costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mutual-buying-set-to-increase-to-deal-with-high-insurance-rates/ 177149 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110920000200 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:30:41 GMT 20110920123041 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:38:55 GMT 2011092111113855 Paul Snell News Public sector Purchasing 2011 The South African president has promised to establish a commission to investigate allegations of improper military procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zuma-announces-defence-corruption-inquiry/ 176794 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110918000000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:58:45 GMT 20110916155845 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:20:41 GMT 2011092012122041 Paul Snell News Public sector International Central government Purchasing Paid for photos Southern Africa 2011 Discover the secrets of success straight from the victors, and view photo galleries of the evening. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/watch-video-interviews-featuring-the-winners-of-the-cips-sm-awards-2011/ 176620 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110916020000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:21:23 GMT 20110916092123 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:12:44 GMT 2011092011111244 Paul Snell News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 One buyer said the absence of a discount scheme meant her organisation is to pay more that £1 million extra in fuel transportation costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/large-gas-buyers-lose-supply-interruption-compensation/ 176745 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110916013000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:38:37 GMT 20110916123837 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:50:30 GMT 2011091910105030 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert "It is not clear who will be responsible for improving efficiency, nor which body will intervene to protect 999 services if an ambulance service gets into financial difficulty, seriously underperforms or even fails." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pac-calls-for-clarity-over-ambulance-commissioning/ 176692 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110916010000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:47:10 GMT 20110916104710 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:47:33 GMT 2011091910104733 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 "A sustainable value chain without exploiting our natural resources. This is what I call revolution," BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bmw-in-pole-position-on-sustainability/ 176711 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110916003000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:24:48 GMT 20110916112448 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:17:13 GMT 201109171311713 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Unsatisfactory information on spend stops more than a third of buyers achieving efficiencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/poor-quality-data-hinders-procurement-savings-efforts/ 176699 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110916000200 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:58:56 GMT 20110916105856 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:49:10 GMT 2011091910104910 Rebecca Ellinor News Technology Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert The winners of the 'best public procurement project' beat nine other successful teams to clinch the overall prize on a night of celebration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/olympic-delivery-authority-takes-the-gold-at-cips-sm-awards-2011/ 176006 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110915013000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:35:37 GMT 20110914163537 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:55:02 GMT 2011091612125502 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 CIPS SM Awards BAA's procurement director won the 'professional of the year' title, and Global Brands' sourcing manager picked up the 'young professional' prize. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sarah-ellis-and-lisa-callow-named-as-individual-winners-in-cips-sm-awards-2011/ 175985 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110915010000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:26:05 GMT 20110914152605 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:54:45 GMT 2011091612125445 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 CIPS SM Awards CIPS vice president David Smith provided the music, while comedian Miranda Hart provided the laughs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/stars-shine-on-night-of-celebration/ 176059 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110915003000 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:48:30 GMT 20110915114830 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:56:31 GMT 2011091612125631 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing 2011 CIPS SM Awards Angeline Albert A 'red, amber or green' ranking for suppliers helps the property and FM firm identify performance issues and take action quickly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sgps-traffic-light-monitoring-system-stops-supply-chain-issues/ 175935 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110914010000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:00:50 GMT 20110914110050 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:57:16 GMT 2011091511115716 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Car manufacturers, construction companies and space agencies face disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/elements-at-risk-of-short-supply-revealed/ 175924 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110914003000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:28:39 GMT 20110914102839 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:17:27 GMT 2011091510101727 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Waste generated by the consumer giant is now recycled or reused thanks to supplier Veolia. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/deal-helps-unilever-to-dispose-of-all-manufacturing-waste-products-sustainably/ 175917 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110914000000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:14:48 GMT 20110914101448 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:41:48 GMT 201109150994148 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Length of PQQs criticised, as RIBA president describes purchasing processes as "the bane of our professional lives". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/architects-draw-up-campaign-against-procurement-bureaucracy/ 175787 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110913013000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:34:05 GMT 20110913103405 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:37:27 GMT 2011091410103727 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Failure to develop a coherent energy purchasing strategy is costing businesses money, a consultant claims. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-overreacting-on-energy-price-fluctuations/ 175785 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110913010000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:24:53 GMT 20110913102453 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:40:35 GMT 2011091410104035 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert "If this situation persists, procurement will be hard-pressed to hire and retain the talent needed to support long-term success." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/talent-shortage-is-a-major-procurement-challenge-admit-cpos/ 175789 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110913003000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:41:29 GMT 20110913104129 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:59:42 GMT 201109140995942 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Increase in tendering could push the impact of purchasing scams on the public sector past the current £1.3 billion estimate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/more-outsourcing-means-more-fraud-warns-union/ 175654 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110912013000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:26:36 GMT 20110912112636 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:39:48 GMT 2011091310103948 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Outsourcing Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert The three-year framework agreement, which covers mechanical and electrical maintenance, is believed to be a first for the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/universities-link-up-on-maintenance-deal/ 175641 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110912010000 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:36 GMT 20110912100036 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:55:42 GMT 2011091310105542 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 A Brussels source, who did not wish to be named, made the claim ahead of the EU publishing its latest set of proposals on Common Agricultural Policy in mid-October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sugar-production-quotas-expected-to-be-scrapped/ 175567 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110910010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:12:53 GMT 20110909171253 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:22:59 GMT 2011091310102259 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The practice of cargo ships moving at slow speeds has caused inventory levels to rise and the practice of slow steaming is unlikely to end anytime soon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-adjust-inventory-levels-in-response-to-slow-steaming/ 175534 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110909013000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:13:48 GMT 20110909121348 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:12 GMT 201109120990912 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 We have seen procurements undertaken within unprecedented short timescales over the past few months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-praised-for-removing-it-procurement-glitches/ 175516 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110909003000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:50:14 GMT 20110909095014 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:46:13 GMT 2011091211114613 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology Central government Purchasing 2011 Fifteen of the energy giant's 70 key suppliers met with its top executives to find ways to reduce its impact on the environment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eon-pilots-project-to-cut-carbon/ 175539 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110909000000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:00:36 GMT 20110909130036 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:06:23 GMT 201109120990623 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 How do you transform buying at a 1,100-year-old organisation and make it world-class? Rebecca Ellinor meets Gail Roberts, who rose to the challenge after joining the Royal Mint as head of supply chain and procurement http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/making-a-mint/ 174911 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110908020000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:27:57 GMT 20110905122757 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:05:44 GMT 2011090712120544 Paul Snell Analysis Interviews Features Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice purchasing 2011 The Global Competitiveness Report 2011/2012 shows the UK ranked low in public buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-governments-innovative-tech-procurement-ranked-behind-rwanda/ 175402 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110908013000 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:58:31 GMT 20110908095831 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:16:35 GMT 201109091311635 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Technology Purchasing 2011 Ahead of the CIPS Conference 2011, we asked speaker Ed Worthington, senior procurement manager at Virgin Holidays, for his take on how to manage and get involved with stakeholders http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/raising-the-stakes/ 174918 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110908013000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:46:58 GMT 20110905124658 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:09:02 GMT 201109051310902 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Interviews Features Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Forward purchasing strategy helped retailer avoid commodity price shock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chocolate-maker-thorntons-counters-cocoa-rise/ 175410 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110908010000 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:33:04 GMT 20110908103304 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:18:11 GMT 201109091311811 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2011 As economic confidence continues to falter, 2012 looks set to be a tough year when it comes to negotiating corporate hotel programmes. Amon Cohen looks at how buyers can get the best rates for their travelling teams http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/travellers-checks/ 174925 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110908010000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:09:12 GMT 20110905130912 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:41:28 GMT 2011102011114128 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Travel Purchasing Ed's choice travel 2011 Travel buyers need to prepare for higher distribution fees, the Institute of Travel & Meetings has warned. The prediction comes in a report, examining how airlines propose to sell ancillary fees - the charges they make for extras such as checked bags or meals http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/taking-control-of-charges/ 174931 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:50:00 GMT 20110908005000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:19:08 GMT 20110905131908 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:33:41 GMT 2011090610103341 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Travel Purchasing 2011 Last month, we caught up with Faisal Islam, economics editor of Channel 4 News and 2011 CIPS Conference chairman, for his take on everything from the current financial crisis to attracting graduates to the profession. Here's what he told us http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/taking-the-economic-temperature/ 175015 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110908003000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:42:46 GMT 20110905164246 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:17:46 GMT 201109051751746 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Interviews Features Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 The Construction Act will be 
undergoing revisions this October 
 but will this help or hinder an 
already beleaguered industry? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/acting-up/ 174983 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110908000400 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:33:38 GMT 20110905153338 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:46:37 GMT 201109051534637 Paul Snell Law Law analysis Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice law 2011 The origin of the phrase 'read the small print' http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/court-reports/2011/lestrange-v-f-graucob-ltd/ 174999 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110908000200 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:53:40 GMT 20110905155340 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:16:09 GMT 201109071751609 Paul Snell Law Court reports Purchasing 2011 The South African government is making changes to its black economic empowerment supplier qualification policy that could reduce dishonesty in the system and result in economic development. Alan Jewson reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/back-to-black/ 175167 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:43:11 GMT 20110906124311 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:15:54 GMT 201109061311554 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Country reports Features Public sector Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2011 Lack of buying power means SMEs are charged three times more for goods and services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/greedy-suppliers-overcharge-small-businesses-by-36-billion/ 175415 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:04:07 GMT 20110908110407 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:56:26 GMT 2011090910105626 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing 2011 What costs do I need to be aware of when switching from one supplier to another? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2011/the-real-cost-of-changing-vendor/ 175008 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:14:49 GMT 20110905161449 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:32:12 GMT 201109051643212 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2011 Bob Soames Buy Research Publications, £12.50 1 star http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/buying-just-like-the-ancient-greeks/ 174965 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:02:01 GMT 20110905150201 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:21:12 GMT 201109051532112 Paul Snell Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 Mick Stokes, Sam De Silva, Doug Goare and Jose Armario http://www.supplymanagement.com/careers/people/2011/on-the-move-september-2011/ 174620 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:30:35 GMT 20110902153035 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:38:15 GMT 201109021533815 Paul Snell Careers Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Optimising performance; Procurement a 'key tool' for UK government; CIPS project boosts Bhutan's procurement capacity; Q&A: Masimba Dahwa FCIPS, category manager - corporate services, London Borough of Hounslow; Bribery Act briefings; University of Glamorgan holds inaugural CIPS graduation; CIPS opens new Middle East North Africa office; Roundup http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-september-2011/ 174624 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110908000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:49:47 GMT 20110902154947 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:18:15 GMT 201110031531815 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Purchasing 2011 CIPS update Criticism from suppliers almost quadruples since 2008. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sharp-rise-in-complaints-about-public-tenders/ 175274 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110907013000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:02:39 GMT 20110907100239 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:58:42 GMT 2011090810105842 Naouel Zenaidi News Law Public sector Purchasing 2011 Almost a third of UK vendors to the sector will cut jobs and lose sales because Bombardier missed out. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-supply-chain-suffers-following-thameslink-award/ 175279 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110907010000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:16:04 GMT 20110907101604 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:24:50 GMT 2011090810102450 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Report shows copier giant severed ties following sustainability doubts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fuji-xerox-chops-supplier-after-logging-concerns/ 175264 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110907003000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:12:17 GMT 20110907091217 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:27:35 GMT 2012020612122735 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Purchasing 2011 ETI takes a new approach to improving workers' rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ethical-group-to-map-supply-chains/ 175293 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110907000000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:16:31 GMT 20110907111631 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:05:29 GMT 2011090810100529 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 From this year's English riots to next year's Olympic Games, supply chains are facing increasing pressures that purchasers need to be prepared for. Angeline Albert looks at what plans are under way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ready-for-anything/ 174993 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110906010000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:48:27 GMT 20110905154827 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:25:06 GMT 2011090710102506 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain News focus 2011 Angeline Albert While other sectors of the job market see a drop in demand, the call for procurement professionals rises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/demand-for-purchasing-staff-increases/ 174875 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110905013000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:03:35 GMT 20110905100335 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:03:28 GMT 2011090710100328 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Purchasing 2011 The UK services sector - which includes hotels and restaurants - suffered last month as a result of weak demand for new business, economic uncertainty and rioting. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-hits-lowest-level-yet-for-2011/ 174887 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110905013000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:23:36 GMT 20110905112336 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:53:14 GMT 2011090612125314 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Updated EU legislation could add bureaucracy and cost, says purchasing chief http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/restrictions-on-hazardous-materials-will-place-extra-burden-on-suppliers/ 174646 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110903000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:32:15 GMT 20110902173215 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:54:05 GMT 2011090612125405 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Public buyers are urged to make sure small vendors understand requirements to improve access to deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/make-tenders-clear-to-help-smes/ 174529 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110902013000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:34:29 GMT 20110902103429 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:15:33 GMT 2011090511111533 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Government plans to divide responsibility for buying could harm prevention and testing strategy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lords-critical-of-hiv-commissioning-proposals/ 174535 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110902003000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:47:38 GMT 20110902104738 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:25:57 GMT 2011090510102557 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Cutting suppliers and contract renegotiation contributes to £16 million efficiencies at bus and train operator. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-provides-go-ahead-groups-route-to-savings/ 174557 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:49:32 GMT 20110902114932 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:09:33 GMT 2011090212120933 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Angeline Albert Growth in new business at its "mildest" rate in seven months, latest PMI shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-sector-expansion-begins-to-slow/ 174556 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:49:06 GMT 20110902114906 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:58:44 GMT 201109050995844 Rebecca Ellinor News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Comparisons to alternative procurement methods are "inadequate". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-unconvinced-by-the-value-provided-by-pfi/ 174369 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110901013000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:15:38 GMT 20110901111538 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:56:27 GMT 2011090210105627 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Early engagement between public and private sector "at the heart" of improvement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/infrastructure-projects-need-early-supply-chain-collaboration/ 174357 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110901010000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:26:32 GMT 20110901102632 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:03 GMT 2011090212120003 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 PMI for the sector hits a 26 month low as new orders continue to fall. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-decline-worsens-in-august/ 174378 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110901003000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:39:09 GMT 20110901113909 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:03:04 GMT 2011090212120304 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 E-procurement firm sees 1 per cent rise in the first half of the year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hubwoo-revenue-remains-consistent/ 174383 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110901000000 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:01:25 GMT 20110901120125 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:40:04 GMT 2011090210104004 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Purchasing 2011 Make sure suppliers understand what a major brand can be worth to them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/negotiate-with-the-right-people-to-maximise-brand-power/ 174237 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110831013000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:07:13 GMT 20110831110713 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:52:02 GMT 2011090111115202 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Poll finds Asian nations equally popular for first-time buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-and-vietnam-top-future-low-cost-sourcing-locations/ 174248 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110831010000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:14:27 GMT 20110831121427 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:01:37 GMT 2011090112120137 Naouel Zenaidi News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2011 Competition Commission challenges Wal-Mart's acquisition of South African retailer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/namibian-challenge-to-massmart-takeover/ 174244 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110831003000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:38:44 GMT 20110831113844 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:25:41 GMT 2011090111112541 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Efforts by travel buyers to cut costs fail to halt growth. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/demand-drives-rise-in-hotel-room-rates/ 174247 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110831000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:06:55 GMT 20110831120655 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:40:35 GMT 2011090110104035 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Postponing tender until 2012 will save project "tens of millions". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/crossrail-delays-train-procurement-pending-buying-review/ 174093 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110830013000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:10:54 GMT 20110830121054 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:26:08 GMT 2011083112122608 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Almost half of vendors don't get the raises they aim for. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-fail-to-achieve-desired-price-increases/ 174089 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110830010000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:32:00 GMT 20110830113200 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:13:19 GMT 2011083112121319 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Channel 4 News' economics editor Faisal Islam said shifts in economic temperature are spreading far more quickly as a result of super-fast procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-has-a-remarkable-impact-on-transmitting-global-economic-shocks/ 173974 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110829000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:19:11 GMT 20110826171911 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:13:32 GMT 201109051751332 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 A plea on the UK parliament's e-petition website has called for public sector procurement to be streamlined. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/architect-slams-expense-of-public-sector-procurement/ 173968 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110828000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:54:50 GMT 20110826165450 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:23:12 GMT 2011083111112312 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Buyers are including clauses in contracts to increase training and job opportunities for people in the local area. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/worcestershire-uses-purchasing-power-to-boost-employment/ 173972 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110827000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:06:21 GMT 20110826170621 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:49:21 GMT 201109071644921 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Supply chain Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert UK government reveals initial findings from anonymous complaints scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-gets-shirty-with-metropolitan-police/ 173916 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110826010000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:31:13 GMT 20110826103113 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:28:13 GMT 2011083010102813 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 The first contract of a £1.3 million joint buying project has been awarded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/aerospace-collective-signs-collaborative-purchasing-deal/ 173928 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110826003000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:44:29 GMT 20110826114429 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:26:14 GMT 2011083010102614 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert CBI defends the relevance of the finance model to provide future infrastructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pfi-deals-achieve-what-other-procurement-methods-cannot/ 173920 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110826000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:08:04 GMT 20110826110804 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:34:15 GMT 2011083010103415 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2009 2011 But buyers should not face higher charges as a result. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/shippers-buffeted-by-commodity-and-insurance-costs/ 173823 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110825013000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:13:23 GMT 20110825111323 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:53:12 GMT 2011082611115312 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 Motor firms are too concerned with cost cutting to collaborate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/automotive-supplier-relations-trapped-in-self-defeating-cycle/ 173687 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110824013000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:33:51 GMT 20110824093351 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:26 GMT 2011082510100826 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 Robert Wiseman Dairies pledges to increase the farm gate price from October to secure supplies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/milk-processor-to-pay-dairy-farmers-more/ 173659 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110824010000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:01:46 GMT 20110823180146 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:42:23 GMT 201108250994223 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Sector boosted by new orders and softening inflation, but the outlook remains precarious. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-predict-stable-prices/ 173705 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110824003000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:46:52 GMT 20110824104652 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:34:46 GMT 201108250993446 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Clothing retailer hires individuals to lead sourcing and logistics operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-plans-supply-chain-efficiency-push/ 173714 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110824000000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:40:24 GMT 20110824114024 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:25:52 GMT 2011082511112552 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 Report finds manufacturers seeking other sourcing options to manage rising commodity prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-make-changes-to-cope-with-rising-costs/ 173540 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110823013000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:11 GMT 20110823113611 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:56:27 GMT 2011082411115627 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Home Affairs Select Committee report reveals huge savings on spending advisers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/home-office-cuts-consultant-spend-by-100-million/ 173538 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110823010000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:30:06 GMT 20110823113006 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:53:10 GMT 2011082410105310 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Technology Strategy Board aims to cut reliance on key raw materials with funding initiative. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/competition-encourages-supply-chain-innovation/ 173535 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110823003000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:16:19 GMT 20110823111619 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:50:36 GMT 201108240995036 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability Purchasing 2011 Wealthier countries top league in RMB report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-bank-names-best-business-states/ 173522 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:07:22 GMT 20110823100722 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:39:15 GMT 201108240993915 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Businesses spending more on air fares, hotels and entertainment, survey says. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/firms-rack-up-travel-spend/ 173433 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110822020000 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:01:25 GMT 20110822110125 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:56:38 GMT 2011082311115638 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel Purchasing 2011 UK cereal giant aims to save time and money with software-as-a-service process http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/weetabix-sets-up-software-system-to-streamline-buying/ 173436 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110822000100 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:34:03 GMT 20110822113403 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:40:45 GMT 2011082311114045 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Survey respondents said they plan to improve training in category and supplier risk management, as well as financial analysis and market research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/analytical-skills-essential-to-buyers/ 173347 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110821000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:47:07 GMT 20110819164707 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:34:16 GMT 2011082311113416 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers SRM Purchasing Purchasing has to be more aware of how it represents the profession to stakeholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-should-sit-down-with-stakeholders-and-be-objective/ 173340 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110820000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:38:46 GMT 20110819153846 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:58:33 GMT 201109090885833 Rebecca Ellinor News Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Troops forced to dismantle planes as supply chain issues remain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/delays-in-mod-supply-chain-lead-to-cannibalisation/ 173298 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110819013000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:03:44 GMT 20110819100344 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:56:54 GMT 2011082211115654 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 Sporting goods brand will work with vendors to meet 2020 deadline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nike-sets-date-to-eliminate-toxic-chemicals-from-supply-chain/ 173302 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110819010000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:39:08 GMT 20110819103908 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:11:56 GMT 201108191641156 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert The BMA says the UK government has overestimated the potential savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/british-medical-association-opposes-move-to-centralise-procurement-of-flu-jab-vaccines/ 173313 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110819000000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:52:20 GMT 20110819115220 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:41:11 GMT 201108220994111 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Only one in five companies is boosting security budgets in the next two years despite recent riots in England and increased threat of cyber attacks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-no-plans-to-increase-security-spend/ 173203 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110818013000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:30:35 GMT 20110818113035 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:05:19 GMT 2011090711110519 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The global defence firm plans to eradicate corruption from its supply chain by identifying certain risks as 'deal-breakers'. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/corporate-risk-show-stoppers-outlined-by-thales-group/ 173212 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110818010000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:32 GMT 20110818121632 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:17:29 GMT 201108231311729 Pierrick Senelaer News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 The outsourcing company will manage $800 million (£483 million) of indirect spend for the US arm of BAE Systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/xchanging-signs-seven-year-deal-with-bae/ 173191 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:51:03 GMT 20110818105103 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:12:53 GMT 2011081910101253 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing 2011 Following a freedom of information request, 19 deals out of 27 shown to be flawed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-department-fails-to-meet-own-procurement-compliance-rules/ 173077 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110817013000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:18:41 GMT 20110817121841 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:10:05 GMT 2011081812121005 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Australia 2011 Angeline Albert The construction company's half-year results show it is on track to deliver its planned cost reduction goal by 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/balfour-beatty-on-target-to-save-30-million/ 173081 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110817003000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:35:25 GMT 20110817123525 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:31:44 GMT 2011081811113144 Naouel Zenaidi News Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Technology investments and strong economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region will increase purchasing spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-budgets-to-rise/ 173069 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110817000000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:26:57 GMT 20110817112657 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:04:41 GMT 2011081811110441 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 The CEO of Europe's largest own brand ice cream manufacturer has blamed politicians for causing sugar prices to spiral out of control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ice-cream-man-issues-sugar-warning/ 172930 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110816013000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:55:37 GMT 20110816105537 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:33:12 GMT 2011081711113312 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 "Like deer in the headlights, many companies see approaching danger but don't know how to get out of the way." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasing-cant-cope-with-inflation/ 172950 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110816010000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:50:52 GMT 20110816115052 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:13:46 GMT 2011082311111346 Samantha Robinson News SRM International Purchasing 2011 Efforts to open up the market will fail unless better spend data and more collaboration is made available. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/further-education-smes-need-help/ 172927 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110816003000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:45:15 GMT 20110816104515 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:32:06 GMT 2011081711113206 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 A new rule applying to construction contracts entered into on or after 1 October penalises payers who drag their feet. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/law-change-pushes-prompt-payment-of-construction-suppliers/ 172847 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110815013000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:00:05 GMT 20110815110005 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:38:53 GMT 2011081611113853 Naouel Zenaidi News Law SRM Purchasing 2011 A push to increase freight management saw the company increase new contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ceva-profits-after-changing-tack/ 172852 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110815010000 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:28:08 GMT 20110815112808 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:25:16 GMT 2011081611112516 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Deadline approaches to submit ideas to cross-party group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-ask-buyers-for-outsourcing-advice/ 172773 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110814000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:19:24 GMT 20110812171924 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:59:30 GMT 2011081610105930 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Outsourcing Local government Central government Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Emerging economies are vulnerable without infrastructure to cope. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-and-india-at-high-economic-risk-from-natural-disasters/ 172734 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110812013000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:51:00 GMT 20110812105100 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:34:32 GMT 2011081511113432 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Transport minister says improved procurement can protect services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/save-money-to-rescue-bus-services-councils-told/ 172735 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110812010000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:16:35 GMT 20110812111635 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:19:37 GMT 2011081511111937 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Higher prices and sales raise revenue at supply chain business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/noble-group-boosted-by-rising-commodity-prices/ 172744 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110812000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:10:30 GMT 20110812121030 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:18:01 GMT 2011081511111801 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Managing property assets effectively has become an integral part of procurement in both public and private sectors, including managing the supply chain and disposing of the asset http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/making-the-right-moves/ 172190 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110811020000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:05:06 GMT 20110804160506 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:36:32 GMT 201108041643632 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2011 Firms careful to choose candidates with a wide range of talents. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/skilled-purchasers-still-in-demand/ 172668 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110811013000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:20:36 GMT 20110811122036 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:37:03 GMT 2011081211113703 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert The company plans to source 30,000 tonnes of coffee from local farmers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nestle-to-establish-sustainable-coffee-factory-in-vietnam/ 172664 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110811010000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:52:31 GMT 20110811115231 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:38:45 GMT 2011081211113845 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Negotiating the IP clauses in any procurement contract can be one of the most challenging and time-consuming areas, says Sam De Silva http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/intellectual-assets/ 172234 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110811010000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:40:36 GMT 20110805094036 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:22:08 GMT 2011080510102208 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 When UBS looked for suppliers to maintain its new office space, it tore up the rule book and went for a different approach to tendering http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/breaking-with-tradition/ 172237 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110811003000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:20:39 GMT 20110805102039 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:44 GMT 201108051424944 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Case studies Purchasing 2011 Channel 4, Monday 18 July, 8pm 3 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/dispatches-how-to-buy-a-football-club/ 172405 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110811003000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:52:13 GMT 20110808155213 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:45:17 GMT 2011080910104517 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 Purchasers in healthcare name rules and supply chain costs as primary obstacles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/regulations-compliance-number-one-concern-for-healthcare-buyers/ 172649 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110811003000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:17:47 GMT 20110811101747 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:17:13 GMT 2011081211111713 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Whether to centralise or decentralise procurement is a debate that organisations have been having for years highlighted again at this year's CIPS Pan-African Conference, says Rebecca Ellinor http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/central-challenge/ 172281 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110811000200 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:16:57 GMT 20110805151657 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:06:11 GMT 2011081812120611 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2011 Praise for CIPS conference; Channel Islands welcomes new branch; Certification success for Accenture UK and Ireland; Q&A Janet Mumba, CIPS 2011 international certificate prizewinner; Delegates enjoy first CIPS European conference; Make sure you benefit from your branch; Obituary: David Pritchard FCIPS; Roundup http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-august-2011/ 172392 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:09:33 GMT 20110808150933 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:40:06 GMT 201108081534006 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Purchasing 2011 CIPS update BBC Radio 4, Sunday 17 July, 12.30pm 4 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/the-food-programme/ 172406 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:57:47 GMT 20110808155747 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:00:02 GMT 201108081640002 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Purchasing Reviews 2011 Make sure you really understand what added value means it will enable you to get to grips with buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/students/2011/adding-up-to-better-buying/ 172414 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:14:12 GMT 20110808161412 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:25:31 GMT 201108081642531 Naouel Zenaidi Resources Purchasing 2011 Students CIPS is making major changes in the way it is governed and all members are encouraged to have their say http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/a-structured-approach/ 172294 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:18:45 GMT 20110805171845 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:31:52 GMT 201108051753152 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Purchasing 2011 Energy firm responds to loss with scheme to slash £1.5 billion a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eon-plans-sweeping-cuts-after-profits-drop/ 172561 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:30:00 GMT 20110810063000 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:20:11 GMT 20110810112011 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:27:24 GMT 2011081112122724 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert Damning report on police building procurement leads to demands for Zuma to take action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/calls-for-sa-president-to-act-on-corruption-report/ 172505 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:14:00 GMT 20110810041400 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:10:53 GMT 20110809161053 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:50:24 GMT 2011081111115024 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Central government Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Survey finds businesses putting plans in place to deal with Olympics' disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/firms-gear-up-for-olympic-impact/ 172566 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110810010000 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:29:43 GMT 20110810112943 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:08:30 GMT 2011081112120830 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing 2011 Orders and production strong, says survey, but growth expected to stagnate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/sme-buyers-stockpile-supplies-in-q2/ 172514 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110810000000 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:42:26 GMT 20110809164226 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:08:52 GMT 2011081111110852 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Under the new bribery legislation, companies don't need to have done anything wrong to face prosecution and a considerable fine, discovers Adam Leach. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/when-is-a-gift-not-a-gift/ 172424 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110809013000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:17:10 GMT 20110808171710 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:30 GMT 2011081010100730 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption News focus 2011 Profits fall at Anglo-Dutch firm as spending cuts hit government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/logica-feels-public-sector-pinch/ 172352 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110808013000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:19:22 GMT 20110808111922 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:13 GMT 2011081010100713 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM International Purchasing 2011 The Forest of Dean District Council is one of four UK councils collaborating to make savings by streamlining operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/councils-share-services-to-cut-costs/ 172355 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110808000100 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:33:02 GMT 20110808113302 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:39:17 GMT 2011081011113917 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Local government Purchasing Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert Norton Motorcycles plans to increase production and boost activity for its largely British supply base. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sme-receives-loan-to-support-local-businesses/ 172299 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110807000100 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:52:42 GMT 20110805175242 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:54:19 GMT 2011081010105419 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Banner Business Services and XMA have been named as the successful vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/office-supplies-deal-to-save-whitehall-18-million-a-year/ 172296 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110806000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:37:44 GMT 20110805173744 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:24:35 GMT 201108091642435 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 The hurry to find new vendors meant the usual due diligence could not be followed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/police-forensics-procurement-rushed-through/ 172259 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110805013000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:29:01 GMT 20110805122901 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:21:10 GMT 2011080810102110 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Buyers urged to use the same term to boost the profession's profile. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/say-procurement-on-australian-census-next-week/ 172244 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110805003000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:08 GMT 20110805110008 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:29:23 GMT 201108100992923 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Australia 2011 Purchasing bureaucracy that represents an "insidious threat" to businesses will be stripped away. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/western-cape-government-to-slash-red-tape/ 172253 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110805000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:02:40 GMT 20110805120240 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:29:58 GMT 2011080811112958 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Electronics firm targets cost-cutting to arrest decline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sony-suffers-sales-fall-due-to-supply-chain/ 172148 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110804013000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:05:04 GMT 20110804130504 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:38:52 GMT 2011080512123852 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 NI Council to teach tendering to SMEs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/belfast-builds-small-business-bidding-skills/ 172134 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110804010000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:20:52 GMT 20110804122052 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:39:19 GMT 2011080512123919 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Unexpected drop in PMI shocks South African market. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/lethal-cocktail-contracts-south-africas-economy/ 172117 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110804003000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:38:49 GMT 20110804103849 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:05:45 GMT 2011080512120545 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Managers increase interest in and support for ethical projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bosses-get-behind-sustainable-procurement/ 172121 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110804000000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:50:40 GMT 20110804105040 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:16:40 GMT 2011080511111640 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Purchasing 2011 March tsunami causes profit disaster at Toyota as car sales crash. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/car-giant-shaken-by-japanese-earthquake/ 172038 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110803013000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:02:49 GMT 20110803120249 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:38:53 GMT 2011080412123853 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Cabinet Office audit reveals power of procurement to cut spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-drives-governments-375bn-savings/ 172035 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110803010000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:42:31 GMT 20110803114231 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:55:41 GMT 2011080410105541 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Purchasing 2011 Public Accounts Committee delivers damning report on patient records revamp. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/pac-slams-handling-of-nhs-it-project/ 172027 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110803003000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:52:31 GMT 20110803105231 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:39:08 GMT 2011080412123908 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology SRM Purchasing 2011 Caution remains despite encouraging news from key economic indices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/business-and-it-services-lead-healthy-sector-growth/ 172037 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110803000000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:54:49 GMT 20110803115449 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:47:37 GMT 2011080410104737 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Europe-wide online purchasing solution gains support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-launches-e-procurement-standardisation-strategy/ 171920 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110802013000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:09:55 GMT 20110802100955 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:06:13 GMT 2011080312120613 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology International Purchasing 2011 Survey cites cost and flexibility as benefits of smaller suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/sm-100/buyers-seeking-out-smes/ 171927 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110802003000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:51:59 GMT 20110802105159 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:49:53 GMT 2011080412124953 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 SRM Purchasing 2011 Milk contracts fail to meet European Commission's standards, says report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/efra-demands-fairer-deal-for-dairy-farmers/ 171924 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110802003000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:30:22 GMT 20110802103022 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:09:07 GMT 2011080311110907 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasing Supply chain 2011 July PMI shows slight industry growth, but confidence remains weak. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-activity-continues-to-build/ 171932 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110802000000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:06:09 GMT 20110802110609 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:01:59 GMT 2011080312120159 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Greater assurance will stop vendors abandoning worker rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/long-term-deals-can-prevent-labour-violations/ 171730 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:37 GMT 20110801091437 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:39:51 GMT 20110729113951 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:36 GMT 201108010991436 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The procurement outsourcing firm aims to save the cosmetics giant in excess of €90 million (£79 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/loral-outsources-purchasing-to-xchanging/ 171853 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110801000400 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:48:46 GMT 20110801114846 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:47:31 GMT 2011080210104731 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 CIPS CEO David Noble: "Unless conditions improve, we may have a real problem on our hands." http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-manufacturing-hits-the-doldrums/ 171852 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110801000000 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:42:10 GMT 20110801114210 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:14:30 GMT 2011080211111430 Naouel Zenaidi News Resources PMI reports Purchasing Ed's choice purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Three-month results reveal divergent performance at e-procurement providers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/revenue-rises-at-ariba-but-falls-at-hubwoo/ 171767 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110731000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:35:08 GMT 20110729163508 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:15:20 GMT 2011080410101520 Paul Snell News Technology Purchasing 2011 Lack of oversight leaves book buying vulnerable to corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/school-book-procurement-in-sa-needs-stronger-controls/ 171757 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110730000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:43 GMT 20110729154743 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:16:46 GMT 2011080210101646 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Justice Select Committee wants "value for money" review of offender management agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/noms-not-proficient-at-running-national-contracts/ 171728 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110729010000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:22:53 GMT 20110729112253 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:02:30 GMT 2011080112120230 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 Civil society organisations given finance to help grasp 'Big Society' opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/new-fund-supports-not-for-profits-public-sector-bids/ 171713 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110729003000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:13:35 GMT 20110729091335 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:01:00 GMT 2011080112120100 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Purchasing 2011 But still settled invoices an average of 32.9 days late, research shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/businesses-pick-up-payment-pace/ 171714 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110729000000 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:21:12 GMT 20110729092112 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:15:05 GMT 201108010991505 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Purchasin