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BCG reports profit and employee growth

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) was able to maintain a healthy growth rate of 8% for full-year 2020, recording $8.6 billion in revenue. It also added a further 1000 employees globally. The firm invested $150m to help both public and private sector organisations respond to COVID19, plus $300m into its social impact and sustainability efforts.

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Procurement to lead US cyber security efforts

The US government will leverage procurement as a key element of its cyber security startegy. An official said the administration would look to “procurement to be a leader in this space” to address “both private-sector and government challenges in finding, buying, and using innovative, usable, and secure software and hardware — and systems”. 3 UNITED STATES

Food Northwest joins PCC food waste efforts

Food Northwest has joined the Pacific Coast Collaborative in an effort to reduce the pernicious impact of food waste - highlighting the need for supply chain action. The trade association joins the West Coast Voluntary Agreement to Reduce Wasted Food, which aims to cut food waste in half by 2030.

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Billions lost annually through poor spend control

A report by Soldo finds that European businesses lose £301 billion annually due to poor spending controls. Germany is worst affected, losing £54bn, while the UK and France both lose £37bn each year - that’s equivalent to 2% of all business revenue in the UK. 5 INDONESIA

J&T Express’s first allcargo aircraft takes flight

To ensure next-day delivery for local consumers and enable greater domestic connectivity, J&T Express launched its first dedicated cargo-only aircraft in Indonesia. The move is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing efficient, secure and quality express services.