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London 2012 'sets new standards' on sustainable merchandiseIndependent sustainability monitor offers significant praise for LOCOG's approach to sourcing. 15 October 2011
Thailand flooding causes supply chain disruptionProduction at firms such as Seagate, Honda and Toyota has been interrupted by flooding across the country. 14 October 2011
Let MoD pay buyers moreLord Currie: "The restriction of civil service pay scales limits [the MoD's] ability to compete with industry on an equal footing." 12 October 2011
Mattel reveals sustainable sourcing targetsToy manufacturer promises its packaging will use 70 per cent recycled or sustainable material by the end of this year. 08 October 2011
Culture and procurement: uneasy bedfellows yet vitalBuyers 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. 07 October 2011
Buyers should approach the government ICT Services Contract with careLawyer Sam De Silva explained at the CIPS Conference that the OGC model contract for ICT services has major flaws. 07 October 2011
DWP hits back at criticism of Work ProgrammeCommerical director David Smith (pictured right) has defended the claim that the Programme has set a new "gold standard for procurement". 05 October 2011
Suppliers warned to cut emissions to keep contractsVendors failing to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will be dumped by buyers. 27 September 2011
Police investigate maintenance contracts in EdinburghCity Council suspends staff and hires accountants following allegations deals were awarded to a contractor not on an approved framework. 23 September 2011
Lib Dems call for government IT procurement officeParty members have voted for the government to establish a body that would oversee technology purchasing policy and encourage collaboration between departments. 22 September 2011
Government 'must scrap' framework strategyNorth East Chamber of Commerce urges rethink on national frameworks. 19 September 2011
Auto industry calls for supportSociety of Motor Manufacturers and Traders campaigns for investment in the supply chain. 19 September 2011
Zara tightens oversight of Brazilian supply chainThe clothing retailer plans to work with trade associations following a breach of its supplier code of conduct. 17 September 2011
PAC calls for clarity over ambulance commissioning"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." 16 September 2011
Olympic Delivery Authority takes the gold at CIPS SM Awards 2011The winners of the 'best public procurement project' beat nine other successful teams to clinch the overall prize on a night of celebration. 15 September 2011

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