Supplier failures have a habit of catching their customers unprepared and making the wrong type of headlines. When I wrote in January that sustainability would be a theme for procurement in 2013, little did I imagine it would be the European meat trade that would be providing the headlines. The disturbing news stories of contaminated meat being found in products across Europe underlines the importance of a robust supplier quality programme that goes beyond your first tier suppliers. (more…)
As Sam Covell says in her final column: “It wasn’t until I was looking for the procurement angle to topical issues that I appreciated how much was relevant.” She goes on to reveal this new perspective has convinced her procurement has been key this year as an essential skill for all organisations to meet challenges confidently. (more…)
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that now the obituaries have all been printed following the death of Steve Jobs, co-founder of tech giant Apple, it will mean the end of all the hero-worshipping articles. A new biography also explores his genius.
Buyers, though, will not be surprised to learn that beneath all the Jobs-worship was a real business story that has probably received too little attention. (more…)
CIPS has always been keen to work in partnership with other organisations that share our aspirations and values.
It is therefore a real pleasure to announce a partnership with NIGP, the US institute for public procurement, to bring best practice and professionalism to public sector groups all over the world. Our aim is to change the way individuals and organisations work in the public sector, resulting in lasting benefits. (more…)
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