Wednesday 20th June, 2012

Murco Petroleum is to deploy a web-based invoice automation solution from enterprise purchase-to-pay specialist Palette, to enhance its accounts payable operations.

Tuesday 19th June, 2012

KPMG AG has agreed to acquire consulting firm BrainNet Supply Management Group, which specialises in procurement consulting and supply chain management (SCM). The acquisition enhances KPMG member firms’ existing capability in designing and optimising global supply chains and broadens the service offering to support clients across their whole value chain.

Monday 18 June, 2012

A Broad range of services, including HR, finance and procurement, will be outsourced.

In a move to provide greater cost savings and efficiencies, West Sussex County Council has announced that it has selected Capita as the  preferred partner for their support services partnership. A broad range of services will be affected, including HR, finance and procurement - all of which will now be outsourced to Capita.

Tuesday 12th June, 2012

Taulia has joined in partnership with Cloud Trade, an e-invoicing company that specialises in removing paper from the financial supply chain with no software footprint or technical changes for either the sender or receiver.

Monday 11th June, 2012

The Scottish Forum was launched a year ago and has been an outstanding success with the quarterly meetings attracting attendees from nearly all of Scotland’s authorities, who have responded very positively to having an opportunity to meet and share ideas and best practice.

As the Forum approaches its first year anniversary, its Chairman Garry Stevens, Financial Services Manager at Aberdeen City Council, reflects on what has been achieved to date.

Thursday 7th June, 2012

The Fuelcard Company, has launched a prepaid fuel card, Diesel Advance, allows users to ‘pay as you go’ through advance online top ups from credit or debit cards or Direct Debit.