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CIPS and Cabinet Office to boost procurement best practiceThe two organisations have signed a memorandum of understanding to agree to work more closely together to promote the profession in the public sector. 25 May 2012
HP to optimize supply chain in cost saving driveThe technology company will combine spend across business groups in addition to a plan to save up to $3.5 billion (£2.2 billion) through restructuring. 25 May 2012
Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers neededResearch by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only. 25 May 2012
RIBA publishes public procurement recommendationsThe architect's professional body believes reform of bureaucratic purchasing processes can stimulate economic growth. 24 May 2012
Government calls for joint energy purchasingThe Department of Energy and Climate Change has published guidance for organisations looking to establish energy buying 'collectives'. 24 May 2012
Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chainBuyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body. 24 May 2012
KFC denies Greenpeace sourcing allegationsThe fast-food chain says all its packaging comes from recycled or sustainable sources, as it denies claims from the environmental group. 24 May 2012
NAVCA signs up to local government procurement pledgeThe National Association for Voluntary and Community Action has turned down the Cabinet Office's procurement pledge because it focuses too much on multi-million pound contracts. 23 May 2012
SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3 billionThe technology firm has announced its intention to purchase the spend management software provider, after its offer was accepted by Ariba's board. 23 May 2012
Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars"It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK," says Unite national officer Roger Maddison. 22 May 2012
Car makers aim to develop hybrid motors in-houseAs involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities 22 May 2012
Yell's £200m cost-cutting fails to stem revenue lossThe Yellow Pages publisher exceeds savings target, but still sees £1.19bn loss 22 May 2012
Ryanair to ground planes over high fuel costsPrice rises and lower passenger numbers make it "more logical to ground up to 80 aircraft rather than suffer losses flying at very low winter yields", said CEO Michael O'Leary. 21 May 2012
Procurement outsourcing value hits $11 billion"Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption," said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group. 20 May 2012
Examining the EC strategy for e-procurementPaul Henty reviews the European Commission's recent statements on the use of e-procurement and examines the legal implications. 18 May 2012

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The Chinese government's decision to tell departments to “buy China” leaves the EU in an uncomfortable position. 24 May 2012

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