Oxfam has urged purchasers to source more goods from developing countries, even at a higher cost.
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New guidance for government purchasers will aim to cut disputes with suppliers.
GE Global eXchange Services (GXS) has added web services capabilities to its Network-Based Translation (NBT) e-commerce service for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Plans for the whole UK public sector to use the same computer language for online purchasing have been welcomed by a government-backed e-procurement advisory network.
Firms will come under increasing pressure to outsource IT services this year but they should not be afraid to dictate terms to suppliers, a report has warned.
Nissan has launched a new strategy for suppliers to achieve global quality levels and improved communication in order to bring all of its European supply businesses into line.
Based on QS-9000, the automotive quality standard for supply management, the Nissan Europe supplier guide will be available through the Nissan Europe intranet website.
Based on QS-9000, the automotive quality standard for supply management, the Nissan Europe supplier guide will be available through the Nissan Europe intranet website.
CIPS has urged buyers to take the lead in promoting environmentally aware purchasing.
Best-value pilot schemes are lacking procurement innovation and suffering from a shortage of staff with the skills to carry out the competitive aspects of the new regime, according to a new, government-backed report.
This book, primarily written for rail buffs, will be of interest to buyers in the construction industry and those procurement managers considering rail freight as part of their supply chain.
Discount retailer Matalan has won first prize in the 2000 Kelly’s Awards for Excellence in Purchasing and Supply. The company topped the retail category and was presented with the overall prize at a black tie dinner at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel earli