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How easy is it to go green? The latest Soapbox looks at how procurement departments can make organisations more environmentally friendly. But can they do it alone?
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'Honeycomb' career launch Barclays' sourcing department has launched a system to improve the career prospects of purchasers at the bank. News, 20 September 2007
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Tories call for green OGC reports The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) should report to Parliament annually on the government's progress on sustainable procurement, according to Conservative proposals put forward last week. News, 20 September 2007
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Training boost for BA British Airways is to begin its first professional procurement training programme for almost a decade. News, 20 September 2007
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Profession 'must sell itself' Procurement must get better at marketing itself internally to progress as a profession and to avoid being outsourced. News, 20 September 2007
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'Best' firms involve buyers in marketing Best-in-class organisations report "significantly more involvement" of their procurement functions in all marketing areas, according to new research. News, 20 September 2007
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Mayor's office tackles energy efficiency bids A procurement director for the Mayor of London is leading a tender process to improve energy efficiency in buildings, taking the capital the world's first city to address an international climate pledge. News, 20 September 2007
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Suppliers 'deserve a share' Almost 80 per cent of buyers believe suppliers should share in their organisation's success. News, 20 September 2007
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Recycled paper increase planned Buyers are planning to boost their use of recycled paper over the next five years, according to new research. News, 20 September 2007
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Toy safety under scrutiny The European Commission is to begin a two-month review of toy safety controls, following another product recall of toys from China by Mattel. News, 20 September 2007
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Bunzl 'in top vending spot' Distribution and outsourcing giant Bunzl claims its acquisition of Coffee Point has made it the largest supplier of vending machines in Britain. News, 20 September 2007
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