Government IT buying will undergo a major revamp, with some procedures made mandatory and the Office of Government Commerce playing a more central role, according to a recent Cabinet Office report.
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The Association of Chief Police Officers (Acpo), the top policy-making body of the police forces in England and Wales, has approved a national strategy aimed at increasing collaborative purchasing.
Large numbers of Internet security standards are making it hard for companies investing in e-procurement to match software with a security system, writes Elizabeth Bellamy in Orlando.
Geographical difficulties are still hindering large water consumers hoping to benefit from water regulator Ofwat’s recent lowering of the large user threshold from 250 megalitres a year to 100 megalitres, according to a water expert.
Business travel purchasers have welcomed the decision by British Airways to postpone the abolition of commission payments to travel agents by three months, until 1 April 2001.
Troubled retailer Marks & Spencer awaits a review of its purchasing processes and interim results, but analysts are already suggesting that the company’s problems arise directly from its sourcing policy.
The review, which is being carried out by consultancy AT Kearney, will be released early next month.
The review, which is being carried out by consultancy AT Kearney, will be released early next month.
Small businesses in the UK are more interested in e-procurement for maintenance, repairs and operations than medium-sized companies, according to a survey.
Bruce Freeland, chief economist of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, said many Australian businesses are considering outsourcing procurement, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
He blamed an Asian economic crisis during the past 10 years and increasing globalisation in the business world.
He blamed an Asian economic crisis during the past 10 years and increasing globalisation in the business world.