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February 2010

NEWS

Coca-Cola and Bill Gates give African farmers supply chain boostUgandan and Kenyan fruit farmers will receive $11.5 million in financial support to gain access to the Coca-Cola supply chain.
Australian government legal spend needs attention and directionThe management of legal services across the Australian government receives inadequate attention and lacks strategic direction, a review into Commonwealth Legal Services Procurement has found.
Input costs at risk of short-term inflation, buyers warnedPurchase prices have now increased for five successive months, according to the latest Global PMI for manufacturing.
Ex-buyer faces 20 years in jail for tomato bribesA former purchaser has admitted taking payments in exchange for giving business to a food supplier.
Chinese buyers face ban on family contractsPurchasers for the Chinese government are to be banned from awarding deals to family members under the latest proposals to reform public procurement rules.
Procurement guide aims to cut Montenegrin corruptionThe advice focuses on legislation and good practice to increase accountability and transparency in public purchasing.

FEATURES

Finding a place for risk strategySupply chain risk management will be a top priority for CPOs in 2010. But how can it be incorporated within your existing sourcing strategy? Jim Lawton explains
Using the latest technology to link the supply chainWith supply chains now global, the need for different locations to keep in touch is vital. Simon McCalla explains how buyers can keep costs to a minimum

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