We are strong advocates of procurement embedding modern, robust business processes that are capable of delivering superior value. Category management is still one of the most important of these, but is it succeeding? What are the enablers of success and what are the major blockers and barriers? (more…)
“Oh no, here we go again” will be the response of many public sector buyers to the findings of the Future Purchasing /Henley Business School report. An understandable response. Not for the first time, an outside body is critical of the effectiveness of procurement in local authorities, central government and beyond. As our cover feature (p26) sets out, the research estimates £37 billion could be saved before the next election and £70 billion over two parliaments. (more…)