November 19, 2012
Many NHS hospitals in England are paying over the odds for supplies, a snapshot investigation suggests. The assessment by consultants Ernst & Young highlights big variations in the prices paid for a range of medical products.
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September 25, 2012
As a provider of business change specialists to the supply chain and logistics sector many of the programmes of work which I have supported over the past few years have centred around building efficiencies into supply chains. Such initiatives have i...
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September 11, 2012
A recent survey by Barclays showed that almost two-thirds of British manufacturers - 61 per cent - source commodities and components from the UK, rather than abroad (39 per cent). The UK manufacturing: Supply chain insight study by Barclays found 53...
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August 7, 2012
Like almost everyone I have spoken to I have been glued to the Olympic coverage ever since the thrilling opening ceremony on 27th July. In amongst all the successes that the GB team are experiencing the debate around legacy and whether the games are ...
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March 6, 2012
As I get older I think I am getting more like my dad and turning into a grumpy old man. As I read the news that Nissan are about to create 2000 new jobs with a launch of a new model from their Sunderland plant my first reaction was ‘it will be a nigh...
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March 5, 2012
A survey has told how the UK's service sector grew in February, but not as quickly as had been expected. In contrast, the US service sector has expanded at its fastest rate since last February, with a rise in new orders pushing prices up.
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March 5, 2012
As we approach the end of the fiscal year, many businesses will be turning their attention to budget for the new financial year. In such circumstances recruitment usually takes a back seat and we tend to see the activity taper away before another sur...
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February 21, 2012
With rising unemployment figures, employers are now in a seemingly powerful position when it comes to recruitment. The perception is that regardless of the role, as an employer you can generally pick and choose the ideal candidate from the ideal back...
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February 6, 2012
Buyers who purchase from aChina are set to benefit from lower prices and larger supplies of raw materials, after the country has been told to lift its export restrictions.
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January 16, 2012
I am pleased to say that the big boys don’t always have it their own way! Back in the day, the big blue chip companies dealt with the large multidiscipline recruiters who could be a one stop shop for all their recruitment needs in multi-locations. Bi...
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January 13, 2012
Over the past decade recycling has been high on the government’s agenda, and being drilled into every one of us. These days some homes can have up to 4 different bins to try and reduce the amount of waste being put in landfill sites.
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December 9, 2011
I have to admit to being caught off guard with the amount of new vacancies we are picking up at the moment – although I am certainly not complaining.
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December 7, 2011
It’s an age old debate and I don’t think we will be able to settle it today but I think it’s definitely worth discussing. When you recruit do you look for someone who has the relevant level of qualifications but less experience, or someone with only ...
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December 7, 2011
Following the public sector strikes we saw last week, Lord Alan Sugar, a successful business man in his own right and main man in the The Apprentice television series, has caused unrest within the procurement sector. Speaking at a government debate, ...
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December 2, 2011
Having recently joined Core Talent Recruitment I thought I’d use my first blogging experience to say hello and tell you a bit about myself.
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November 10, 2011
According to recent figures published by CIPS, the requirement for purchasers across all experience levels has grown in comparison to last year.
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August 18, 2011
This is the question that has played on the mind of every Purchasing Professional – ‘Is it better to deal with a large range of suppliers and use the element of competition to drive prices down, or do you go single source and use the commitment of la...
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June 21, 2011
In May 2011 Chris Huhne (Energy and Climate Change Secretary), released the governments fourth Carbon Budget. A commitment has been set to cut Co2 emissions by 50% from the levels in 1990, before 2027. The new guidelines offer procurement managers a...
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May 18, 2011
After a strong first quarter to the year, we are continuing to see a healthy volume of vacancies especially since April and the start of the new financial year for many businesses. One of the effects of assessing and setting budgets for the new finan...
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May 11, 2011
Economic cycles have a massive effect on the availability and flow of candidates who are looking for jobs. In recent years up to 2008 the recruitment market was considered to be buoyant across the Purchasing & Supply chain sectors...
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