The Treasury’s decision to axe a plan to replace fuel duty for trucks with a road-pricing scheme is good news for purchasers, according to freight procurement specialists.
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The Office of Government Commerce must raise the profile of its Gateway project reviews and appoint more assessors if it is to improve Whitehall’s record on IT projects, according to MPs.
The UK manufacturing industry experienced a decline in new orders, employment and stocks in July, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) report.
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A third of procurement directors expect to outsource part of their function within the next two years, a survey of 200 European firms has found.
The government has launched a strategy that aims to unify fire and emergency services procurement.
A new forum to improve relations between IT users and suppliers is launched on Wednesday.
The merger of the Institute of Travel Management and the US-based Association of Corporate Travel Executives is to go ahead after ITM members gave the move the green light.
The Home Office has upgraded its procurement function with four new director roles in its commercial division.