A new external auditing contract at Reuters will come into place early this year after it went out to tender for the first time in over a decade.
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Many purchasers will have to wait at least a year before knowing what machinery and power generating units they need to help their company meet allowable carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions targets.
Ewan Rowan has been named head of procurement at the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC), one of the seven government research councils.
Daily rates for interim purchasing managers will soar as local and central government tries to improve procurement, according to a specialist recruitment firm.
Using women and minority businesses as suppliers can help a company to build its customer base and make its supply chain more adaptable.
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The newly merged Ariba and FreeMarkets supply chain solutions company will offer one-stop shopping for purchasers looking for information transparency, buy-in to procurement policies, technology and contracts, and help with driving through changes.
12-13 October
London
A UK-based software firm is targeting small to medium-sized manufacturers wanting to manage their inventory and production schedules.
Asset management company Standard Life is considering more e-auctions after its first attempt saved 20 per cent on stationery and computer consumables.