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Sussex buyers find strength in numbers
East Sussex County Council will release its purchasing catalogue on 1 September, following a best-value procurement review that examined working with district and unitary councils.

“We are looking around and seeing where best value is,” said Johnathan Campbell, corporate purchasing manager for East Sussex.
Southern Water opts for supplier forums
Southern Water is to begin using supplier forums with major contractors this month as part of a shift in procurement strategy that will see a rationalisation of its supplier base.
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Policies fail to be global, buyers told
Many UK companies do not stick to their global travel-buying policies, industry experts have claimed, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
Anglian launches new sourcing programme
Utility company Anglian Water has embarked on a strategic sourcing initiative as part of a programme to revamp its procurement.
International Air Transport Association


Environment Agency in England and Wales


Supply chain savings may not save group
Troubled retail group Storehouse is looking to step up supply chain savings after posting a £15.7 million loss.

The retailer, whose half-year pre-tax loss contrasts with a £38.7 million profit in the same period last year, has told shareholders it will accelerate its on-going programme of supplier-base cuts at its Bhs and Mothercare stores.
Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA)


Takeover spurs truck component economies
Truck manufacturer ERF has succeeded in wresting a 10 per cent saving from its £100 million-plus procurement budget after its takeover by truck company MAN nine months ago.
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