News News stories from the current issue
Review sets £30bn target The public sector must make £30 billion efficiency savings over the next three years, the chancellor has confirmed. News, 18 October 2007
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Firebuy deal: injunction denied A judge has thrown out an attempt by a clothing supplier to stop Firebuy doing a deal with another vendor. News, 18 October 2007
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Transporters' takeover talks The acquisition of a UK logistics firm is expected to create large cost savings for the French company buying it. News, 18 October 2007
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Revamped online catalogue for NHS NHS Supply Chain has launched an online catalogue that makes it easier to buy and supply products for trusts. News, 18 October 2007
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IBM in shared service deal Two Somerset councils have struck a deal with IBM to create one of the largest shared service deals in the public sector. News, 18 October 2007
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Risk policy is weak Increased use of risk management has failed to improve the way buyers and suppliers handle commercial disputes. News, 18 October 2007
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M&S supplier calls in administrator Shoe and homeware supplier Lambert Howarth has gone into administration after Marks & Spencer, its largest customer, cancelled all future orders. News, 18 October 2007
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Where to search for future talent The wisdom of filling gaps in procurement staff with unqualified buyers was a focus of
SM's second "thought leadership debate". News, 18 October 2007
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Pay gap worsens for women in Canada Salaries for female buyers in Canada are rising more slowly than those for their male counterparts, research has found. News, 18 October 2007
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'Measure spend and develop skill' New procurement bodies need to make sure government purchasing is measured accurately, the Commonwealth has said. News, 18 October 2007
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Features Featured articles from the current issue
A spark of inspiration Our winners revitalised procurement at E.ON UK with an innovative training academy, boosting staff satisfaction and creating a company-wide trend. Steve Bagshaw hears how they did it Cover feature, 18 October 2007
