What do you need to do if your organisation is faced with a merger or acquistion? Richard Brass explores how buyers can prepare
Cover feature, 29 November 2007
Fields of vision
SM's thought-leadership debate at Emirates Stadium looks at whether there are limits to procurement's role and what skills are needed to advance the profession
Features, 29 November 2007
Stage hands
Catherine Chetwynd explains what event management services are and how to get the best deal
Features, 29 November 2007
Making plans for Nigel
Nigel Smith is the OGC's new chief executive. He is not only new to Whitehall, but also comes from outside the profession. He tells Steve Bagshaw how he intends to make a difference
Features, 29 November 2007
Opinion
Viewpoint
Do you trust your TPI?
If you read the energy trade press you could be forgiven for believing commercial energy issues are all about whether to have a fixed or variable price contract.
Soapbox, 29 November 2007
Adviser
You can't put a price on it
For a long time we have marketed ourselves as the function that makes savings. How can we demonstrate to internal stakeholders that we add value in many other ways?
Adviser, 29 November 2007
Regulars
Reviews
The Handbook of European Intellectual Property Management
Adam Jolly Kogan Page, £29.95 1 1/2 / 5
Reviews, 29 November 2007
Sicko
Directed by Michael Moore In UK cinemas now 3 1/2 / 5
Reviews, 29 November 2007
Update
Show me the money
Commercial debts are damaging for the supply chain and for businesses as a whole. Paul Carter Hemlin explains why the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act of 1998 is failing
Law update, 29 November 2007
Court report
Wittmann (UK) v Willdav Engineering SA
Court report, 29 November 2007
First person
Apply brakes with caution
Brakes make us go faster. This may seem a contradictory concept but stick with me.
First person, 29 November 2007
Home truths
Snack attack
If ever proof was needed that good procurement is essential for more than just the high-profile deals, it can be found at HM Prisons.
Home truths, 29 November 2007
Buyers at Npower expect to save more than £2 million over five years, after finalising a £55 million recruitment outsourcing deal.
News, 29 November 2007
Lloyds banks on staff increase
Lloyds TSB is to "tweak" its procurement function, with an increase in staff likely.
News, 29 November 2007
Buy early and buy often
All major purchasing for the 2012 Olympics should be completed between the end of 2008 and the middle of 2009.
News, 29 November 2007
Metronet failings examined
Tube company Metronet Rail suffered a financial crisis because it failed to understand the terms of its contract with London Underground (LU) and had little control over its suppliers.
