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July 2009

NEWS

Has the recession bottomed out? Watch this spaceEconomic data suggests the global recession has bottomed out. Figures from purchasing managers' indices around the world show an almost universal improvement from the lows seen at the turn of the year.
Reform for New Zealand's $30 billion spendNew Zealand is to overhaul its NZ$30 billion public sector spend as it aims to make savings, build capacity and boost economic performance.
US manufacturers account for two thirds of outsourcingThe US manufacturing sector has a strong appetite for procurement outsourcing (PO), accounting for more than two-thirds of major deals last year.
The staffing problems of India and ChinaBuyers are failing to appreciate the difficulties of talent management when implementing low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) strategies.
EU urged to think first about small businessesEU procurement rules must change to make it easier for small businesses to bid for work.
Rwandan farmers key to insecticide supplyUS-based manufacturer SC Johnson has begun a project to support its Rwandan suppliers of a vital product ingredient.

FEATURES

Is sustainable procurement a victim of the downturn?When the spectre of the recession first loomed on the horizon, proponents of sustainable procurement feared it would be put on the backburner in favour of short-term thinking.
Australia's boost for defence suppliersAustralia has become the first country outside the UK to adopt a scheme that aims to make suppliers in the aerospace and defence sector more competitive.

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