Britain's manufacturing sector finished last year with the biggest monthly growth in four years, even though new orders grew more slowly.
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A new e-procurement search engine promises to help users track down the best-priced materials and suppliers.
Computer manufacturers have been urged to demand better working conditions among their suppliers in low-cost countries after a report revealed a litany of discrimination and harassment.
Manufacturing maintained its strong recovery in January, based on improved export orders and strong employment, according to the latest CIPS/Reuters purchasing managers' index.
The UK division of French insurance company Axa is to merge its procurement departments to help it meet its global savings targets for purchasing.
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Labour's review of government efficiency is sending conflicting signals to local council purchasers.