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US purchasers predict strong upturn in 2002_3
Purchasers in the US predict economic recovery in 2002, but do not expect substantial improvements until the second half of the year.

More than half of purchasing managers are predicting higher revenues than last year, according to the semi-annual economic forecast from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM, formerly the NAPM).
SMEs blame suppliers for solutions failures_3
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) miss out on Internet opportunities because suppliers do not provide them with appropriate business solutions, according to a new report.
Marketplaces to make profit ‘by end of 2001’_3
Some electronic marketplaces will make a profit by the end of this year, a leading figure in the e-commerce world has predicted.
Unexpected buys lead to card charge rethink_3
Banks are having to rethink their purchasing card charges because of one-off purchases that were larger than expected, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
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SB saves millions with global supply scheme_3
A global supply-chain standardisation project has saved pharmaceutical giant SmithKline Beecham (SB) millions of pounds and cut supply lead times by up to three weeks, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
Government pulls plug on water legislation_3
The shelving of water industry deregulation has been blamed by Michael Meacher, the environment minister, on a large response to consultation.
Manufacturers bow to IT investment pressure_3
UK manufacturing companies’ investment in IT has equalled investment in machine tools and process and plant equipment for the first time, according to a new survey.
Private-sector lessons ‘platform for respect’_3
Buyers should focus on cost-reduction strategies as well saving money, Gordon Murray, procurement adviser at the Institute of Public Finance, told the Society of Procurement Officers in local government’s (Sopo) annual conference.
Consignia opts for one supplier in £40m deal_3
Consignia has chosen to use a single supplier for its £40 million annual IT hardware and new software budget after considering proposals from the two suppliers in its existing dual supply framework.
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