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Rio Tinto adopts online expense management systemGlobal mining giant Rio Tinto hopes to cut costs and boost compliance by using internet-based software to manage expenses filed by 20,000 staff. 24 August 2010
Social media becomes purchasing tool for travel buyersBusiness travel buyers are increasingly using Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and blogs to keep abreast of the latest industry information, according to research. 23 July 2010
Rail replacement scheme postponed by governmentThe UK government is to delay a £7.5 billion passenger train procurement programme until its October spending review. 08 July 2010
Travellers are back in business classDemand has risen in the business travel industry, giving suppliers such as airlines the balance of power when it comes to pricing. 06 July 2010
Safety concerns 'hit hotel prices before World Cup'Hotel rates in some parts of South Africa fell dramatically in the run-up to the football tournament. 11 June 2010
HSBC to insist suppliers boost sustainabilityFinancial services company HSBC is to put more pressure on suppliers to improve their sustainability and environmental performance. 01 June 2010
A life of luxuryCamels and film star Ray-Bans - its all in a days work for Andrew Swift, global sourcing director at WhiteConcierge. Paul Snell discovers what high net worth individuals demand from buyers 27 May 2010
Noble urges government efficiency group to create valueCIPS has warned the new UK Efficiency and Reform Group to focus on creating value rather than just slashing costs. 26 May 2010
BA purchasers get their wingsProcurement staff at British Airways have volunteered to become cabin crew members during the strike action that started today. 24 May 2010
Optimism over travel sector recovery clouded by ashBusiness travel continues to show some signs of recovery with transactions for the start of 2010 on the up, a survey has found. 20 May 2010
An agenda for changeProcurement has a greater say in events policy as firms look to control spend. Des McLaughlin suggests some more methods to influence strategy 13 May 2010
Reach for the starsSouth Africa aims to be one of the top destinations for conferences, but there is still work to be done. Alan Newton looks at Africas burgeoning events and meetings industry 13 May 2010
BA fare conspiracy trial abandonedThe trial of three former British Airways executives and one current employee on price-fixing charges has collapsed after the discovery of a huge amount of previously undisclosed evidence. 12 May 2010
Price comparisonFrom return on investment to VAT, the hottest issue in the business travel industry is balancing value against cost. In the following pages we find out how buyers are dealing with it, says supplement editor Amon Cohen 29 April 2010
Check-ins and balancesHow the procurement team at a private jet company ensures every journey counts 29 April 2010

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