Alison Smith finds a great example of purchasing from her builder and reminds us that human behaviour is an important determining factor when it comes to value for money.
As more companies choose hot-desking as a cost-saving measure, Naouel Zenaidi explores the pros and cons.
Potential suppliers with bribery convictions could be permanently locked out of public sector bidding under new rules, says Ruth Smith.
Good procurement can act as the catalyst for sustainable development says Shaun McCarthy.
A fine mix of business and pleasure made the CIPS Fellows’ Event a memorable evening, says novice diner Lindsay Clark
How do you survive the darkest days of the year? Claudia Elliott looks at ways to banish Blue Monday
With the MBA exams at Durham Business School over, Chris Atkins reflects on the challenges ahead.
Will the meeting between the US and Chinese presidents this week defuse trade tensions between the two nations?
Companies should involve procurement early on when designing innovative new product lines says Rebecca Ellinor.
Supply Management magazine will become a monthly title from March this year. Steve Bagshaw highlights the features of the biggest change in the title’s 15-year history.
