The OGC, set up to promote e-commerce in government departments, has had a bumpy start. David Arminas asks whether it is now heading for a smoother ride
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As purchasing director for the prestigious Starwood hotel group, Angela Tomlinson has a no-nonsense style and believes in keeping tight control. She spoke to David Littlefield
With e-commerce confidently taking centre stage at this year’s CIPS conference, Mark Whitehead talks to key speakers about how purchasers are facing up to the drama of the electronic revolution
Effective time management is an important method of tackling stress, both at work and in the home. Jacqui Bishop offers her 10-point plan for making life less hectic
Tony Shine has accepted the job of supply chain director for the new MG Rover Group at a time when its future is anything but certain. He tells David Arminas why - and how - the company can prove the doubters wrong
Sourcing products overseas pays off if customers are prepared to wait for their goods. But, discovers Liam O’Brien, when speed of response is key, a local supply base can be vital
There are no specific laws governing buying goods and services over the Internet, says Dick Jennings, but purchasers need to ensure they have proper contractual arrangements in place
Relationship marketing - the subject of a question in the November exam - is about more than customers, explains Jacqui Bishop. It extends to suppliers, employees, distributors and the media
Defining best practice in purchasing and supply, as in other areas of corporate life, can be difficult. But as Malcolm Wheatley explains, what is clear is that the pursuit of excellence requires strong leadership
Entrusting a function to a third party can bring many benefits - not just savings. But it must be carried out gradually and handled with care to ensure that the process does not go to pieces. Liam O’Brien reports