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Corus criticises cost emphasis


Metals giant Corus has complained to the government that many firms are using partnering schemes to pass on costs to suppliers. Denis Beardmore, Corus’s managing director, told the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions that the mindset in many firms was to cut costs, rather than get value for money - despite an inclination at senior-management level towards partnering.
Bug fears halt group’s trading


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

Don’t be caught out on the net


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
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.
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Government on course for target
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
Effective communication with customers paid dividends for soft drinks supplier Cott Beverages when it cut product lines after it analysed their costs and profitability.
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EC seeks form answer to tenders
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.
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