News
News stories from the current issue
Buyers discuss retailers' power Measures designed to cut supermarkets' buying power last week received a mixed response from business groups representing buyers and suppliers. News, 26 April 2007
FE savings still possible Further education colleges could still achieve £75 million savings by March next year, despite poor procurement infrastructure. News, 26 April 2007
Disney toughens supply chain Increased security in Walt Disney's supply chain has enabled the firm to reduce movie piracy. News, 26 April 2007
CIPS SM Awards entry closes soon Time is running out for those who want to enter this year's CIPS/Supply Management Awards. In fact, 27 April is the deadline. News, 26 April 2007
Post-merger software savings 'simple' IT directors are failing to make the most of savings opportunities afforded by mergers and acquisitions, despite claims that they are easy to achieve. News, 26 April 2007
Ofwat: water competition poor Attempts to stimulate competition in the water industry have been unsuccessful, according to the water regulator Ofwat. News, 26 April 2007
Council buyers' future unsure? The increased use of shared services and outsourcing in local government may mean some buyers lose their jobs. News, 26 April 2007
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
Features
Featured articles from the current issue
UAE in focus In this special issue Rebecca Ellinor explores the UAE and discovers how buyers are playiing a part in the coutnry's rapid development Features, 26 April 2007
A purchasers' guide to the UAE Buying is controlled by agents, a culture of supplier gifts and verbal contracts. How can purchasers adapt to the challenges of working in the Gulf? Features, 26 April 2007
Frequent flyer Procurement has earned itself a high-profile role within the rapidly expanding Emirates Group Features, 26 April 2007
Crest of a wave Just 10 years old, the Jumeirah hotel chain has put a lot into its buying. So much in fact it claims to be ahead of UK competitors Features, 26 April 2007
Home grown talent The UAE government is following a deliberate policy of 'Emiratisation' to develop domestic workers and become less dependent on foreign employees Features, 26 April 2007
Opinion
Viewpoint
Rules of the Road The last few months has seen the introduction of new legislation that affects on those responsible for fleet. Soapbox, 26 April 2007
Adviser
Conflict of interests I am the procurement manager for my bank where I find myself in conflict with our property manager who also engages in procurement activities. He thinks this is justified, but I think they are more my job than his. Can you offer any advice on how to deal with this situation? Adviser, 26 April 2007
Regulars
Reviews
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Shopping the Supermarkets Wednesday 4 April, BB1, 7.30pm 2/5 Reviews, 26 April 2007
Update
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Exposing deceit The Fraud Act 2006 came into force early this year and is the government's latest weapon in the fight against increasing levels of financial crime. Alan Ma gives an overview Law update, 26 April 2007
Court report
First person
Partnering: fad or future? I was amazed recently to hear a senior procurement figure launch an attack on the concept of partnering and partnership sourcing. First person, 26 April 2007
Home truths
Protection packet Readers in the UK will receive the latest
Supply Management business travel supplement with this issue. Home truths, 26 April 2007
