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Expect the unexpected

April 12, 2011

Rebecca Ellinor looks at the way businesses manage risk and deal with supply chain disruptions.

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Misplaced aspirations

April 12, 2011

You’re unlikely to realise your vision for change if it’s not backed by a good dose of realism and a solid plan, as we’re finding with UK university fees.

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What lies in store for commissioning?

April 12, 2011

The Hull City Council commissioning manager on the future of her discipline and integration with procurement.

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Sister act

April 12, 2011

The inspiring story of a Ugandan family who beat the odds to become senior procurement professionals.

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The crazy world of fraudulent expenses

April 12, 2011

Each month, Saint Homobonus travels all over the world (with no carbon footprint) to bring you chapter and verse on the world of purchasing.

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Be selfless when successful

April 11, 2011

Alison Smith says buyers should learn when to let stakeholders take the credit.

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Hitching a ride on the wedding bandwagon

April 8, 2011

Procurement’s various connections to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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What price loyalty?

April 7, 2011

Businesses are being incentivised with the same loyalty schemes that attract regular shoppers, but could this tempt them to select the wrong provider?

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Do your suppliers have disaster recovery plans?

April 6, 2011

You might have plans in place to ensure business continuity, but what about your vendors?

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Join forces to combat conflict minerals

April 5, 2011

How can buyers guarantee raw materials used by suppliers are conflict-free?

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