19 October 2006

Regulars

4 Editorial

News

7 Tesco thanks buyers for profits

8 EU fires competitive trade threat

9 Lardner gives priorities warning

10 Boeing boosts supplier deals

11 Most buyers expect remit to grow

12 E-buying assists Third World

News focus

15 CBI criticises purchasers

Law update

16 Anti-ageism law

Opinion

18 Stefan Sten,. Chris Lewis, Letters, Adviser

Knowledge zone

38 Online tool for CPD, reviews

40 CIPS update

44 CIPS diary

46 People & jobs

47 Appointments

58 Home Truths

Features

Cover story:

22 Ninian Wilson

Outsourcing

27 Purchasing

Boardroom

32 Profession's influence

Pr services

35 Marketing