UK manufacturers increased their purchasing activity in December in response to rising new business at home and abroad, according to the latest purchasing managers' index (PMI).
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Outsourcing to manufacturers in cheap labour markets has boosted profits for shoemaker Clarks.
The growth in UK manufacturing activity accelerated in April, according to the latest PMI figures.
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) - a composite indicator of economic activity from CIPS and NTC Research, where 50 means no change on the previous month - rose to 55.1, from 53.7 in March.
The UK construction industry kept up its recent strong growth in April, according to the latest PMI figures.
Nick Auld has been appointed trade services manager at vehicle contract hire company Custom Fleet to oversee a purchasing budget of about £100 million.
The sharp rise in oil and steel prices hit UK building companies hard in May, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI).
Hotels and restaurants enjoyed the strongest growth in the UK services sector in May, as sector-wide business activity maintained its recent expansion.
St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to implement a combined procurement and finance IT system, according to the newly appointed head of purchasing and supply.
24 September 2004
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