News News stories from the current issue
Road delays will take their toll The UK's transport infrastructure must improve to prevent delays and a huge impact on the country's supply chain, suppliers have warned. News, 6 September 2007
Public sector takes private reins The public sector is to take a bigger role in two major projects that were in the hands of private contractors. News, 6 September 2007
Store giants deny threats Tesco and Asda deny mistreatment of their suppliers, after the Competition Commission began a probe into communications from the supermarkets. News, 6 September 2007
OFT probes Anglian pricing Buyers may be missing out on competitive prices for water supplies if Aquavitae's claims of Anglian Water's "anti-competitive behaviour" are proved. News, 6 September 2007
Li & Fung shoehorns PBI into its strategy Hong-Kong based sourcing firm Li & Fung has bought Marks & Spencer's shoe supplier Peter Black International (PBI) in a deal worth over £48 million. News, 6 September 2007
Do you get the extra mile? Suppliers' willingness to meet buyers' unusual requests varies between industries, but is mainly influenced by buyers' purchasing power. News, 6 September 2007
IMI probe into bribery claims UK engineering company IMI has suspended some employees as part of an investigation into whether its agents paid bribes to secure contracts. News, 6 September 2007
CSR message goes unheard Many buyers fail to promote their organisation's corporate social responsibility (CSR) credentials. News, 6 September 2007
Makella set for rapid growth Hospitality e-procurement company Makella expects almost three-fold growth in its business over the next three years, following its recent acquisition by US firm Amphire Solutions. News, 6 September 2007
EEF calls for innovation The government should use a £625 million-a-year fund to stimulate innovation among suppliers and get a better deal for the taxpayer, according to a report. News, 6 September 2007
Blue chips pay $12.7m in US contract cases The US government has settled two procurement-related investigations after the firms involved agreed to pay a total of more than $12.7 million (£6.4 million). News, 6 September 2007
ArcelorMittal to revise supply mix Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa is reviewing its use of foreign and local contractors after a poor performance by mostly domestic firms at its Vanderbijlpark mill in southern Gauteng. News, 6 September 2007
Features Featured articles from the current issue
Culture club Procurement is new in the museums and galleries sector, but the benefits of collaboration are being discovered. Anusha Bradley explores this growing area Cover feature, 6 September 2007
