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Spies like us As long as it's legally attained competitive intelligence can be a huge help for buyers, as Emma Clarke discovers Cover feature, 20 September 2007

Double Strength Is making local deals while sharing information globally the future for sourcing? Emma Clarke looks at a pharmaceutical firm's novel approach Features, 20 September 2007

Deals on meals Firms provide catering for many reasons, and the contract will include services and management as well as food. Siobhan Cameron looks at approaches to buying in this complex area Features, 20 September 2007

Cut your call costs New communications technologies bring business opportunities but many firms are paying more than they need to. Nicola Lamb offers five top tips on how to make savings Features, 20 September 2007

Culture club Procurement is new in the museums and galleries sector, but the benefits of collaboration are being discovered. Anusha Bradley explores this growing area Cover feature, 6 September 2007

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The colour of money When the words "green" and "business" are used in the same sentence, it is easy to be sceptical. For many organisations, an ecofriendly policy is still a "nice to have" rather than a "must have". For others, it is simply paying lip service to the board's corporate social responsibility agenda. Soapbox, 20 September 2007

New bookings strategy Buying venue space for offsite meetings and conferences is common in my company, but spend and bookings are not being tracked. I have now been asked to develop a central-bookings strategy and create a company policy. What steps should I take? Adviser, 20 September 2007

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undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedDispatches: The Olympic Cash Machine Channel 4 10 September 3/5 Reviews, 20 September 2007

undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedHuman Resources Outsourcing Ian Hunter and Jane Saunders Orion £75 5/5 Reviews, 20 September 2007

undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefined undefinedCompensation clarity A recent House of Lords ruling has provided much-needed pointers to the way commercial agents should be treated following termination of their agency, says Andrew Finfer Law update, 20 September

R (on the application of the Law Society) v Legal Services Commission Court report, 20 September 2007

Generation Y needs wooing It's embarrassing. Supply Management readers can procure almost anything these days, be it tangible goods or intangible professional services. Purchasing has never been more robust, more efficient, and more highly valued by senior management. But can you procure decent new staff? Can you heck. First person, 20 September 2007

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