Suppliers working on the London Underground (LU) upgrade will get paid and procurement functions will continue to operate, despite its biggest maintenance firm entering administration.
Public software contracts in the Republic of Ireland should be broken up to give small Irish firms a better chance of winning them, according to an industry group.
Over the past year I have researched procurement in ancient Greece. I found some things are not so different now to 2,500 years ago. Contract fraud, quality inspection, incentivised deals, the importance of specifications: it's all there.
I have to present a monthly purchasing report to management. What are the key areas I should highlight to give them the information they need, whilst also raising the profile of procurement?
A landmark judgment by the House of Lords has redefined the scope and nature of torts for economic loss caused by intentional acts. Alan Ma gives an overview
The growing trend in outsourcing, alliances, partnering and the like has prompted many firms to take a closer look at the interdependence of internal and external contributors to the delivery process.
It sounds like a dream come true; getting over that post-lunch slump with a nice refreshing nap in the office - and on the boss's time. Couldn't possibly be true could it?
