Fuelling change Paul Snell explains how Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is pushing the environmental agenda with its biomass heating policy Features, 18 October 2007

Powerful connections EDF Energy's commitment to improve its reliability led to a complex cross-functional project, as Steve Bagshaw reports Features, 18 October 2007

A TIC in the right box By using lean operational controls, Fujitsu Services made big cost savings and created a more involved workforce. By Geraint John Features, 18 October 2007

Improved formula A new supplier relationship management team and detailed joint planning was a winner for GSK and VWR, says Rebecca Ellinor Features, 18 October 2007

A little respect I believe I have always acted with courtesy and fairness to prospective suppliers and recognised their efforts, even if they were unsuccessful, in securing our business. Soapbox, 18 October 2007

Personnel poachers I work for a major retailer and a growing issue we're facing is suppliers poaching our brightest staff. How do we retain our best people and also keep our suppliers happy? Adviser, 18 October 2007

undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedThe Travels of a T-shirt in the Global Economy Pietra Rivoli, John Wiley & Sons £19.99 3.5/5 Reviews, 18 October 2007

undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedCSR and International Development: Is Business the Solution? Michael Hopkins, Earthscan Publications £24.95 2/5 Reviews, 18 October 2007

undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedMiFID: Are you ready? Belinda Doshi examines whether the financial services industry is prepared for the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Law update, 18 October 2007

Vertex Data Science Ltd v Powergen Retail Ltd Court report, 18 October 2007

What makes civil servants tick The serious look on Alistair Darling's face as he made his Pre-Budget Report to parliament told us all we needed to know. The easy, fat years of generous public spending are over. We should brace ourselves for months of restraint. First person, 18 October 2007

On top of its game Have you got a meeting or three to attend today? They can be a drag can't they? Well, HT is here to help. Might we suggest a quick round of 'bullshit bingo' to while away those long and tedious discussions full of management-speak? Home truths, 18 October 2007

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