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Skills shortages threat to PFI work_2
Massive public-sector construction projects have gone ahead under the controversial private finance initiative (PFI) despite a dangerous lack of vital management skills, according to a new study.

The as yet unpublished research by the Civil Service
Barter limited by lack of standards_2
Bartering is set to take off, thanks to the Internet, but specialist barter companies must set universal standards, a financial expert has warned.
Buyers respond to pressure on waste_2
A major benchmarking study for waste management in higher education is about to be launched as pressure mounts on university purchasers to consider environmental implications of buying practices.
Caution urged on ditching suppliers_2
Companies must be careful of their reputation with suppliers when finishing partnerships or they could end up paying higher prices elsewhere, a consultant has warned.
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Law to help small suppliers survive_2
New legislation could help small suppliers suffering late payments from other small companies, according to a senior analyst.
Paperless purchasing achieved in US_2
Pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim has eliminated purchasing paperwork as a result of its new e-procurement policy, writes Liam O’Brien.

Holger Huels, chief financial officer of the US-based company, told an electronic commerce for pharmaceuticals conference in London last month that the policy should cut £581 million off its annual procurement spend.
University consortia get assurances_2
Britain’s overall procurement strategy group for higher education has reassured purchasing professionals that any moves towards a central purchasing function will not be forced upon the sector.
Big savings lead to new goal at IBM_2
Computer giant IBM, which saved more than £160 million on a £27 billion purchasing spend through e-commerce in 1999, plans to conduct 95 per cent of its buying electronically by the end of the year.
Suppliers to thrash out IT problems_2
IT suppliers are due to meet senior government officials next month to discuss problems with public-sector IT projects.
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