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Agricultural group Cargill will not deal with South Africa between mid-December and mid-January because of possible millennium bug problems. In a “worst-case” scenario, South Africa’s transport systems and government services could suffer up to 80 per cent disruption during this time, according to US consultancy GartnerGroup.

Value tops in outfit selection_2

Don’t be caught out on the net_2

Advice for consumers buying on the Internet has been issued by the Office of Fair Trading. The OFT said the guidance was designed to build confidence in online shopping and enable customers to make better choices. Pages available on the website cover consumer rights, choosing a supplier, transactions, what to do if things go wrong, what to watch out for and tips on buying from abroad.

Best-value makeover for Pompey_2

Local authority purchasing came into the best-value spotlight again last week when Portsmouth City Council announced an overhaul of its procurement activities under the regime.

Guild of Business Travel Agents_2

Government on course for target_2

The government is ahead of schedule for meeting the construction procurement target it set itself for next month, according to a senior public official, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.

Communication helps Cott change_2

Effective communication with customers paid dividends for soft drinks supplier Cott Beverages when it cut product lines after it analysed their costs and profitability.

Supply Management Online Events_2

EC seeks form answer to tenders_2

The European Commission is to force purchasers to use a standard form when sending tenders to the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJEC) in an effort to cut errors in submitting tenders.

The Power of Corporate Kinetics_2

Michael Fradette and Steve Michaud Simon & Schuster, £9.99 Rating: 1/5