Procurement’s role in capital projects
November 16, 2011
Why do so many large-scale capital programmes fail to be delivered on time, to budget and to the quality initially set?
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Singing for your supper
November 15, 2011
Angeline Albert looks at the picture of pay freezes across the UK and considers what it means for buyers.
Laying down the challenge
November 14, 2011
As supplier challenges continue to rise, Gail Wilson looks at how to counter this potentially costly risk.
Addressing the limitations of frameworks
November 11, 2011
National frameworks have come under criticism in recent years, but evolving systems means that things are improving.
Year-end: time for the emergency supplier conference
November 10, 2011
When savings are not on target for the end-of-year deadline, can a conference for suppliers help?
O’Leary is straight out of the old school
November 9, 2011
Why the Ryanair chief is revelling in global cost-cutting exercises.
Putting the savings in place
November 8, 2011
The findings of the Future Purchasing/ Henley Business School report are both sensible and achievable.
People matter
November 8, 2011
Sarah Blanchfield of Ventura discusses the many ways in which the procurement function can add value to the recruitment process.
Apple’s unsung hero
November 8, 2011
Following his death, the spotlight is firmly on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. But there is another business story here that also deserves attention.
Make your voice heard
November 8, 2011
The immediate past chair of CIPS Board of Management explains why CIPS is reviewing its governance structure.
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