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Highways Agency set to use fewer suppliers_2
The Highways Agency (HA) aims to save 5 per cent of road maintenance spend and deal with fewer suppliers under new procurement proposals announced last week.

The agency unveiled a consultation document detailing four procurement models it will consider implementing.
Big water users probe standards of service_2
The Utility Buyers’ Forum (UBF) has launched a major survey of some of the UK’s heaviest water users to assess the standard of service provided by water companies as the market becomes increasingly competitive.
Suppliers set for more restructuring angst_2
Suppliers to the UK automotive industry could be living with uncertainty for another decade as vehicle manufacturers continue their restructuring, according to an industry expert.
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NatWest rejects BoS’s claims on procurement_2
National Westminster Bank has rejected Bank of Scotland’s claims that it would make a better job of purchasing if the latter’s £22 billion hostile takeover bid is successful.
US purchasers predict strong upturn in 2002_2
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_2
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’_2
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_2
Banks are having to rethink their purchasing card charges because of one-off purchases that were larger than expected, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
European Institute of Purchasing Management_2


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