News stories from the current issue
Boost for easier EU trading Purchases between EU states will be simplified and more economical after finance ministers last month approved the final draft of the Payment Services Directive (PSD).
News, 12 April 2007
Jessops lacks funds for stock Photographic chain Jessops has warned of a lack of cash to order stock, just months after it suffered a supply shortage.
News, 12 April 2007
New chief sets tone The new acting head of the OGC has vowed to impose his own brand of leadership and is "ambitious to up the pace of change".
News, 12 April 2007
SM blog is now open for business Ever wanted to have your say about the profession? Do you often think about responding to something in
Supply Management but you didn't have the time or something else cropped up?
News, 12 April 2007
Builder seeks better buying An improved procurement function will be one of the major benefits of the merger between construction companies Taylor Woodrow and George Wimpey. News, 12 April 2007
News, 12 April 2007
Focus on supply chain to retain edge The performance of the supply chain could soon determine companies' ability to compete with one another, according to a leading academic in the sector.
News, 12 April 2007
News, 12 April 2007
Purchasing history optional for bosses Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council have officially approved their central procurement unit (CPU), but will use separate e-procurement systems.
News, 12 April 2007
Councils aim to save £25m Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council have officially approved their central procurement unit (CPU), but will use separate e-procurement systems. News, 12 April 2007
Vodafone spend in China �1bn by 2010 Telecoms giant Vodafone will up its spend on Chinese components from �200 million (£135 million) to at least �1 billion (£676 million) over the next three years. News, 12 April 2007
UN examines vendor relations The United Nations is investigating further cases of "inappropriate relationships" between buyers and suppliers.
News, 12 April 2007
HMV centralises purchasing HMV Group is overhauling its buying and supply chain operations in an attempt to achieve £40 million annual savings by 2009-10.
News, 29 March 2007
Features Featured articles from the current issue
Fact or fiction? Are misplaced beliefs about purchasing holding us back? Then perhaps it's time they were challenged, says Luc Volatier, who speaks to Emma Clarke about some common myths Features, 12 April 2007
Sourcing hotspots What are the emerging favourites for low-cost sourcing and how best to start? Paul Snell picks up some advice Features, 12 April 2007
UNfinished business With hundreds of cases of alleged corruption still under investigation, Anusha Bradley returns to the United Nations to see what has changed Features, 12 April 2007
The right track As the consultation for CIPS' next three year plan begins, Antony Barton reviews the achievements of the present strategy Features, 12 April 2007
Make IT pay It is expensive, complex and mistakes can cost millions. Simon Vail examines technology procurement Features, 29 March 2007
Opinion
Viewpoint
Consult yourself There comes a time in many businesses when the management feels that important strategic, procedural or product changes are needed to secure its future. Soapbox, 12 April 2007
Adviser
A warm welcome I'm about to take over responsibility for our corporate hospitality spend. As it's a new area for me, can you offer me any advice? Adviser, 12 April 2007
Regulars
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Choosing India or China BusinessWeek - The Welch Way, businessweek.com First broadcast: 12 March 2007 4/5 Reviews, 12 April 2007
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Computer clause What does 'fit for purpose' mean? How does it relate to IT supplies? Jimmy Desai explains and outlines the issues buyers should consider Law update, 12 April 2007
Court report
First person
The real price of low-cost sourcing How we laughed. When we were kids "made in Hong Kong" seemed to be stamped on just about every grotty little bit of plastic we played with - except for those splendid, solidly built Hornby trains of course.
Home truths
Chinese whispers We are all familiar with examples of saying the wrong thing. "Ich bin ein Berliner" chief among them. Perfectly respectable intent but huge embarrassment caused by unknown local linguistic reference. Home truths, 12 April 2007
