With so much at stake, the US Air Force’s decision to award a contract to Boeing might not be the end of a troubled procurement process.
Chris Atkins assumes the role of board member of a major multinational company for a boardroom simulation exercise.
Explaining how your savings were achieved would indicate whether or not they are sustainable, argues Alison Smith.
Buyers must have credibility with vendors to achieve the best deals, says Mike Platt
Lindsay Clark assesses the risks of the upcoming public sector ‘revolution’
Tom Lawrence looks at the pros and cons of using small and medium-sized suppliers.
‘Honesty’ and ‘local sourcing’ do not always go hand-in-hand, finds Naouel Zenaidi.
Francis Maude’s statement that he is scrapping onerous pre-qualification questionnaires for contracts under £100,000 is welcome news, says Roger West.
Paul Snell denounces the attitude of West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur football clubs bidding to take over the 2012 Olympic Stadium.
Category management has its critics, but for many companies it remains the strategy of choice.
