Although the government has pledged more money to help the public sector, the government itself is the root of the problem, says Frank Griffiths
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Many organisations have a financial blind spot when it comes to business travel. Amon Cohen explains how to take advantage of the huge potential savings
With employers finding that the number of talented purchasing and supply staff is no match for the intense demand, there are great opportunities out there for bright professionals at all levels. Liam O’Brien reports
After much consultation, the European Commission has published its draft proposals for revising the rules of public procurement. Melanie Pears and Andrea Wright explain the main changes
A recent High Court precedent has placed new legal responsibilities on IT buyers for the first time. They now have a duty to inform suppliers of their exact needs before purchasing, as Paul Abbiati explains
A great deal of uncertainty has surrounded the legislation and regulations that govern trading on the Internet. Ken Burnett summarises the laws that affect purchasers when doing business in the e-world
Exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts can be translated in many different ways. A recent case reported in The Buyer is a perfect example
The need for organisations to sign escrow agreements- which give them access to software source codes - has never been greater. Paul Abbiati explains why
Large firms worried about the security of their global supply chains cannot simply snap their fingers at local suppliers, argues Michael Quayle
A national emergency has once again highlighted the fragility of supply chains in a modern economy. Mark Whitehead asks whether there are lessons to be learned from the foot and mouth outbreak