News News stories from the current issue
Sainsbury's: bags are ethical Sainsbury's has been forced to defend itself against claims of unethical sourcing, after a UK campaign group attacked it for selling a hugely popular designer bag made in China. News, 10 May 2007
More council savings? Council procurement leaders will have difficulty meeting cashable savings of 3 per cent per annum, a target expected in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) for 2007. News, 10 May 2007
Bulgaria urged to stem corruption An independent think tank is urging the Bulgarian government to introduce a code of conduct for its buyers, as corruption within public procurement remains widespread. News, 10 May 2007
County councils to enter new shared services agreement Northamptonshire and Cambridge-shire County Councils plan to work together on a shared services project covering finance, HR and procurement, after withdrawing from another project to avoid breaking EU rules. News, 10 May 2007
Outsourcing: look to future Buyers of outsourcing are placing too much focus on the deal and not enough on its long-term effectiveness, causing the sector to experience a "mid-life crisis". News, 10 May 2007
Proving worth is top CPO priority Eight out of 10 CPOs say their main challenges are demonstrating the impact of procurement on the firm's results and increasing awareness with top management. News, 10 May 2007
Mixed views over mergers Buyers are divided on how mergers and acquisitions (M&As) between suppliers affect their profession. News, 10 May 2007
Outsourcing? Head to Europe Central and eastern Europe is "hard to beat" as an outsourcing location, new research has found. News, 10 May 2007
Cadbury charges 'lesson to all' The charges Cadbury faces over its salmonella outbreak serve as a reminder that too much is taken for granted in supply chains, according to an expert. News, 10 May 2007
DH appointment beset by mystery Confusion surrounds the appointment of a new commercial director at the Department of Health (DH), as it refuses to confirm whether the position has been filled. News, 10 May 2007
Features Featured articles from the current issue
To outsource or not to outsource? That is the question. And Anna Cooper has taken a long, in-depth look at it. Here she summarises her findings Features, 10 May 2007
Don't be the weakest link Buyers will never crack low-cost country sourcing until they understand the importance of inventory and logistics, Peter O'Brien tells Emma Clarke Features, 10 May 2007
School of Hard Knocks The leader of the UK's school-building scheme, Tim Byles, tells Antony Barton how he hopes to solve its problems Features, 10 May 2007
Beyond MCIPS As CIPS prepares to launch its most senior-level qualification later this year Karen Beamish explains what's involved Features, 10 May 2007
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
Opinion
Viewpoint
The next generation Many of today's top procurement professionals cut their teeth in the automotive sector in the 1980s and early 1990s. Having learnt their trade, they moved on, taking their skills and best practice to other areas of the economy. Soapbox, 10 May 2007
Adviser
The green and the good Q: I have been asked to buy more sustainable products for my organisation. What do I need to look for and how can I check new suppliers' credentials on this? Adviser, 10 May 2007
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Year of the MiFID Belinda Doshi explains why new EU regulations bringing more safeguards for investors mean it will be a busy year for buyers in the financial services industry Law update, 10 May 2007
Court report
First person
Don't outsource your identity What profiteth it a company, if it gains the world but outsources its soul? That is not a question you tend to hear from the outsourcing gurus, and not just because of the funny Biblical language. First person, 10 May 2007
Home truths
Wheeler dealer Needs must as we return to the topic of weird things readers have been asked to buy or, more to the point, in this case the somewhat-less-than-orthodox method used to procure a website address. Home truths, 10 May 2007
