Browsing: Sourcing and procurement

DHL is targeting public sector food buying arguing that a more collaborative approach run by the private sector could save £100 million – about one fifth of the current level of spending

UK service industries are starting to show signs of a two speed recovery, David Noble, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, has warned

Manufacturing continued its “marked rate of expansion” in May, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index.

The UK service sector continued to expand in April, but at a reduced rate

The Purchasing Managers Index for manufacturing hit a 16 year high in April, according to Markit/CIPS

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply and the US Institute for Supply Management have agreed a reciprocal arrangement that allows members of each organisation to apply for professional credentials from the other.

The UK service sector continued to expand in March, as economic recovery remained on track, according to the latest CIPS/Markit Purchasing Managers Index.

The CIPS/Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index for manufacturing hit its highest level since 1994 last month rising to 57.2

The German army has beaten its savings targets since outsourcing its clothing management. Savings of some £127 million (145m euros) more than the targeted savings of £630 million (718m euros), during the 12-year contract period, have been achieved so far.

Asda is set to work much more closely with parent company Walmart on sourcing products globally