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Buyers turn up heat on gas pricing
Competitive pricing has risen in importance as the main reason for gas buyers to change suppliers, a study by Datamonitor has revealed.

The survey found that 87 per cent of corporate energy customers would switch suppliers for financial reasons - an increase from the 76 per cent who said they would do so in 1998.
British marques on road to success
Supplier relations are the key to success in the auto industry. David Arminas looks at how two UK car makers in this brave new world of manufacturing deal with their suppliers
Buyers central to fraud prevention
Purchasers can play a huge part in fighting fraud, an industry expert has claimed, after a new survey revealed that almost two-thirds of companies in the UK have been affected by corruption in the past year.
Levy doubts limit green-energy use
The uptake of renewable sources of electricity is being hampered by uncertainty over which ones will be exempt from the climate change levy.
SMEs shun supply chain integration
Most small businesses in the east of England view their customer relationships as strategically important, but less than half see their supplier relationships in the same way, according to a recent survey.
Barclays opts for bank-wide system
Barclays Bank will roll out its e-procurement system later this year to what it claims will be the largest user community in the financial-services sector.
Councils doubt new service’s value
A planned electronic marketplace for local authorities has been given a frosty reception by council purchasers.
DTI publishes buying policy on net
The Department of Trade and Industry has launched what it claims is the government’s first online procurement guide that is available to the public.
‘Inform your suppliers for success’
Sharing information with suppliers and customers and better e-commerce systems are the way forward for off-road vehicle manufacturers, according to the head of a UK engine manufacturer.
Ukceb spreads efficient e-commerce
The UK Council for Electronic Business (Ukceb) is seeking to spread efficient e-business in the manufacturing and engineering industries with its strategic assessment tool, e-BAT.
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