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Contracts: Trading carefullyCross-border commerce is booming and for those companies trading globally, international partnerships are key. 10 July 2012
MEP calls for more emphasis on sustainability in procurement rulesSwedish MEP Åsa Westlund has recommended public purchasers be given greater power to make demands on vendors to increase sustainable procurement. 13 May 2012
Europe threatens court action over vehicle procurementThe European Commission has requested the UK implement a directive on promoting clean and energy-efficient vehicles. 18 June 2011
Tips on creating ethical contractsBuyers are central to ensuring responsible purchasing policies are adhered to throughout the supply chain, Cynthia Johnson says 20 May 2010
EC procurement rules come under scrutinyThe European Commission has vowed to review its procurement rules to speed up the process of awarding contracts and reduce bureaucracy. 26 April 2010
Waste regulations hit third delayNew laws governing the recycling and disposal of electrical waste have been delayed again. Energy minister Malcolm Wicks said that more time is needed to "get it right". 16 December 2005

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House of Commons seeks procurement chiefThe successful candidate will act as a point of contact for the House of Commons and House of Lords on procurement for construction works across the parliamentary estate.

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Source of concernHow far you take responsible procurement through your supply chain depends on the potential risks or benefits, says Shaun McCarthy
Be quick or deadAs supply chains get longer and more complex, how can companies mitigate risk and drive competitive advantage? Omera Khan, Imran Khan and Ron Jarman make the case for 'design-centric' businesses

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Ethical challenge
Shaun McCarthy reflects on a few of the ethical dilemmas currently facing supply chain managers.

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Beacon of progressSurrey's streetlight-buying strategy has delivered savings, allowed more effective monitoring and cut the county's carbon emissions 30 September 2010

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