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New industry benchmark for public procurement is launched

The Cabinet Office has issued Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/24, replacing PPN 03/23 and introducing updates to the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and accompanying statutory guidance for use in public procurement. This development signals a pivotal shift in procurement practices, mandating ...

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Driving decarbonisation

The SFMI Scope 3 Framework is designed to positioning FM as a key player in driving decarbonisation through the supply chain. Chris Havers, Director at the Acclaro Advisory offers some valuable insights into the project Over the course of 2023, ...

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Sodexo gives suppliers a net zero progress deadline

From January 2030, Sodexo UK & Ireland has stated it will only work with those suppliers demonstrating tangible net zero progress through published reporting. The food services and facilities management business was one of the first organisations to have its ...

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The data centre trilemma: Balancing speed, substance and sustainability

Data centre and critical environment specialist, Keysource, has published its sixth annual State of the Industry Report. The report, which gathers the views and insights from over 250 IT Directors and Senior Datacentre professionals, highlights the trilemma the industry is facing ...

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Contractor Selection and Management in Times of Labour Shortage

How do you find contractors with the right experience and skills that you can trust when you have the challenge of a significant shortage of labour in the supply chain? With nearly four in five employers globally reporting difficulty finding ...

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The lessons from history – How to navigate global supply chain disruptions

Blog by Gemma Archibald, Alcumus CEO, Supply Chain Division  Disruptions in the global supply chains have been a ubiquitous problem of late and have accounted for a large part of the post-pandemic turmoil affecting businesses. However, this is not the ...

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The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know

The roll-out of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, Managing Director Ian McKinnon explains more. What is the Common Assessment Standard? ...

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The Common Assessment Standard from CHAS: What you need to know

The roll-out of a new data-sharing agreement between the Common Assessment Standard providers means the benefits of qualifying for and specifying the scheme are greater than ever. CHAS, Managing Director Ian McKinnon explains more. What is the Common Assessment Standard? ...

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Tackling modern slavery head on: Achilles partners with Unseen

Achilles Information, global leader in supply chain risk and performance management announces an important partnership with anti-slavery charity Unseen, bringing deeper insight and greater awareness of the presence of modern slavery in the supply chain. Using data from the Unseen ...

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Preparing your field service business for the ‘new normal’

As governments prepare for changes in lockdown measures, now is the perfect time to prepare your business for the new state of society. No one knows what post lockdown will look like but getting ready for the ‘new normal’ will ...

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