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Contract loss threatens war supply
The security of the supply chain in times of national crisis could be jeopardised by the almost certain closure of Britain’s last propellant manufacturer, the House of Commons defence select committee has warned.

Bishopton, the British Aerospace-owned plant in Scotland, has been outbid by South African company Somchem on a contract for a multi-charge ammunition propellant system.
Tesco sweeps up purchasing savings
Changes to procurement at Tesco are hitting the bottom line, according to figures released last week. These show that the supermarket chain achieved supply chain savings of £60 million in 1998. The news came as Tesco released its annual results, which revealed an 8 per cent growth in pre-tax profits to £881 million for the year ending February 1999.
Councils urge best value rebranding
Welsh local authorities are planning to cut down Audit Commission value-for-money inspections in a radical shake-up.
Improved relations expand catalogue
Closer co-ordination with NHS buying practices has improved NHS Logistics’ supplier relationships and expanded its national supplies catalogue to 20,000 products.
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Foreign office seeks global savings
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is to implement a global e-procurement system in an attempt to reduce the £70 million annual purchasing spend by its 220 embassies.
Purchasers should be leading change
The time is right for procurement professionals to “move up a gear” and take a greater leadership role even though the world economy is in a dire state, Dr Richard Russill, director of consultancy Innovative Concepts, told the CIPS annual conference and s
Deal bolsters JDA’s market position
JDA Software is optimistic that its acquisition of inventory optimisation systems group E3 will strengthen its presence in the distribution and manufacturing industries.
Skills shortages threat to PFI work
Massive public-sector construction projects have gone ahead under the controversial private finance initiative (PFI) despite a dangerous lack of vital management skills, according to a new study.

The as yet unpublished research by the Civil Service
Barter limited by lack of standards
Bartering is set to take off, thanks to the Internet, but specialist barter companies must set universal standards, a financial expert has warned.
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