Don’t ditch the Christmas party for the sake of a few pounds, a business group has warned – and procurement could save the day by helping to keep costs down.

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General, Purchasing by Rebecca Ellinor

Forget pay and pensions, the main issue for the police appears to be the state of their sandwiches.

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Public sector, Purchasing by Paul Snell

Gifts to the public sector may have hit the headlines, blogs Claudine Swiatek, but the real issue is around a lack of policies and procedures.

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Fraud & corruption, Purchasing by Claudine Swiatek

Rebecca Ellinor looks at the global relevance of procurement in 2011.

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General, Purchasing by Rebecca Ellinor

James Newby of the University of Surrey discusses how its procurement team has evolved substantially to deliver value for money.

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Public sector, Stakeholder by James Newby

Success comes from showcasing the contribution purchasing professionals can make to the economy, developing expertise and maintaining values.

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Careers, First person by Sam Covell

Calor Gas’s group purchasing manager advises organisations not to get caught in the ‘take or pay’ trap.

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Purchasing, Soapbox by Ian Davis

After such a successful year, it’s important to look ahead as much as reflect on how far CIPS has come.

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CIPS CEO update, General, Purchasing by David Noble

St Homobonus, the patron saint of shoemakers, tailors and purchasing, has a monthly column in SM… Cold comfort A prisoner has taken the jail’s governor to task over the procurement of blankets for convicts. He complained that inmates have been left with quilts that are too thin after officers removed thicker ones for fire safety [...]

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Saint Homobonus by Saint Homobonus

Aleyn Smith-Gillespie looks at ways to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain.

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Supply chain, Sustainability by Aleyn Smith-Gillespie