NSW secures laws against modern slavery

Laws against modern slavery will come into effect on 1 January 2022.

23 November, 2021

Buying power

Sustainable procurement has moved beyond the purchase of environmentally friendly products to play a pivotal role in increasing supply chain transparency.

30 September, 2019

The devil is in the detail

Tender writing is a necessary evil for many cleaning operators.

8 September, 2019

Using technology to drive growth and innovation

How cleaning operators can adopt innovations that will reinforce profitable growth.

19 August, 2019

Big businesses pledge $3b to support Indigenous companies

Business Council of Australia pledges to buy $3 billion in supplies from Indigenous companies.

13 August, 2019

Pre-purchase risk assessment

The process of pre-purchase risk assessment is an evolving one, moving with market innovations and new purchases over time.

2 August, 2019

Nood Australia promotes social sustainability

Nood Australia founder calls on businesses to “look outside the norm” and purchase products with purpose.

1 August, 2019

Improving your bid-hit ratio

How to make your bid rise above the rest.

22 July, 2019

Abco appoints head of sourcing and procurement

The appointment follows the company’s expansion in Australia’s eastern states.

21 January, 2019

Local jobs focus of proposed Labor procurement policy

Bill Shorten announces new procurement plan set to give better access to government contracts for local businesses.

21 January, 2019

ACT jobs code takes effect amid concerns

Cleaning companies tendering for ACT government work will need to prove they comply with new Secure Local Jobs Code.

17 January, 2019

Purchasing for people, planet and profit

Committing to sustainable and transparent supply chains is no simple task, but it’s one that businesses cannot legally or ethically shy away from.

19 December, 2018