Reading, writing and supply management?
April 30, 2009
Planned overhauls to the primary school curriculum in the UK are expected to be published today.
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Putting your money where your heart is
April 29, 2009
I’m sure that many of us are taking the demands of the economic downturn – such as hiring freezes, reduced budgets and limits on travel – with a degree of disappointment coupled with a sober realisation of the necessity of such measures.
Your chance to give some advice
April 28, 2009
Our adviser page was found to be one of the most popular among readers in our recent survey, and we know there is a hunger for buyers to share experience and best practice with their peers.
Thrifty thinking?
April 27, 2009
The Tories appear to have the bit between their teeth when it comes to public sector efficiency. David Cameron launched another blistering assault on “wasteful” Labour spending during a speech yesterday at the party’s Spring Forum.
Savings targets, but where is the demand management?
April 24, 2009
Among all the budget hype (and pride) over how much the government intends to save over the next few years I feel one critical aspect has not been addressed.
Round numbers – what is the attraction?
April 23, 2009
Watching the Channel 4 TV programme Around the World in 80 Trades recently I was struck that in all the negotiations the show featured, both participants were always keen to agree on a “round number” on which to end the bargaining process.
Remembering procurement pioneers
April 22, 2009
Amid all the problems with US defence procurement right now, it was heartening to see a tribute in the Washington Post to the late David J Burke – a retired Air Force colonel and authority on weapons procurement.
The Budget
April 21, 2009
There is always a certain amount of fervour that surrounds the Budget, but this year the media clamour seems to be more intense than I can ever remember.
Change is constant
April 20, 2009
Whatever your situation at work at the moment, change is bound to be part of it. In fact, it’s probably part of it all the time to a lesser or greater extent, which is why Alan Stevens’ advice about change management should come in handy at any time.
Say before you pay
April 17, 2009
As people keep a tighter watch on personal expenses in the downturn, it seems the key phrases familiar in the procurement profession are being uttered more and more.
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