Operating conditions in the UK manufacturing sector showed a further improvement in October with the fastest growth rate so far for 2005 but jobs were still lost as a result of high input prices.
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The construction industry’s rate of expansion slowed down in October to its slowest pace in five months, according to the latest CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index report.
Public sector buyers are “happy” in their jobs and are closing the pay gap with the private sector.
Ariba is to undertake a radical shift in strategy that will see it target smaller businesses.
14 April 2005
Earls Court Conference Centre, London
Purchasing at the City and County of Swansea council is set to increase its influence, according to the new head of strategic procurement.
The government’s approach to supplier contracts is “unworkable” and places purchasers in an impossible position, according to a former senior Whitehall buyer.
27-28 September 2005
Strand Palace Hotel, London
The Salvation Army will tomorrow merge its purchasing function with its property and facilities departments as it aims to cut 10 per cent from their joint £50 million budget.
Activity in the UK construction sector accelerated despite the first fall in housebuilding activity for more than six years, according to the latest purchasing managers' index (PMI).