News, 29 November 2007
Met Police looks into card expenses claims
Buyers for the Metropolitan Police must work with other departments to introduce stricter spending regulations, says the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA).
News, 29 November 2007
Public purchasers 'could do more' on local food
Just over half of all food bought by the public sector is from the UK.
News, 29 November 2007
How to handle CSR07 demands
Collaboration is key to coping with continued public sector savings pressures.
News, 29 November 2007
Most buyers shun e-auctions
The majority of purchasers do not use e-auctions, according to the latest SM poll.
News, 29 November 2007
Rising food costs passed on
Buyers for food manufacturers are struggling to find ways to combat the rising costs of ingredients, so are having to pass them on to their customers.
News, 29 November 2007
Call for buyers to realise potential
Companies have failed to explore the full potential of procurement, research suggests.
News, 29 November 2007
Purchasers take center stage despite negative feedback
Procurement is becoming increasingly involved in firms' meetings, incentives, conventions and events (MICE) spend.
News, 29 November 2007
FEMA's $30m waste blasted
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wasted more than $30 million (£14.5 million) through poor contract management, a report has found.
News, 29 November 2007
In tomorrow's magazine...
A peak into the 29 November issue of Supply Management.
Are PFI projects difficult for buyers to handle?
A new government report attacks the way procurement teams in the public sector handle Private Finance Initiative projects. Are buyers really to blame or are there obstacles in the PFI that MPs have overlooked?
Features
Featured articles from the current issue
Frank exchange
Dutch telecoms firm KPN began the decade in a mess. CPO Willem van Oppen tells Steve Bagshaw how procurement helped turn it around
Features, 1 November 2007
Survive & prosper
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.
