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July 2010

NEWS

US buyer salaries rise as average pay nears $100kThe average remuneration for procurement professionals in the US is just under $100,000, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management survey.
Desire to work abroad remains strong despite poor economyThe global economic downturn has not dampened enthusiasm among staff to work abroad, according to a study.
Metal prices fall, but supply shortages persistMetals prices have dropped sharply in recent weeks, reflecting a cooling of worldwide output growth and worries regarding the global outlook.
Barbados to improve its public purchasingThe Government of Barbados is to reform public purchasing to get better deals and speed up the process.
US government buyers can't buy from ChinaA group of US senators are planning to introduce legislation to prevent US government agencies purchasing goods from China.
Irish politicians attack wasteful public spendingCommittee attacks military helicopters that cannot carry troops, police cars that go unused for a year-and-a-half and spending that is quick rather than effective.

FEATURES

''Culture eats strategy for lunch''No matter how good your strategy, if you don't change the culture, transforming procurement is nearly impossible, says Mark Trowbridge. But, he believes, you can use one change to influence another.
Five top tips to drive compliance in the supply chainIncreased regulation and the diversity of global legislation demonstrates the need for buyers to keep on top of what is happening within their supply chain, says Andrew Spence