Until now, third parties have not been able to enforce terms of contracts, but that will change when new legislation takes effect later this year. Peter Marsh and Frank Griffiths explain how
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A year on since its introduction, the European single currency is already making supply chains more transparent - and helping buyers to drive out costs. Liam O’Brien reports
The Eurodiploma in purchasing and supply management is aimed at experienced purchasers and is recognised across Europe. Gillian Hern explains what the course entails and what students need to have
As Internet shopping becomes increasingly popular among consumers, high-street supermarkets are facing new challenges. Geoff Tyler reports on their progress so far
Commitment, relationships… businesses want staff to use the language of love, not objectives. On Valentine’s Day, Mark Whitehead examines the drive towards creativity, and following that, our fun quiz will reveal how passionate you are
The ability to manage and motivate staff is a crucial skill for purchasers to have. Barry Clayton explains what students will learn about it on the new CIPS foundation stage
Proving a legal misrepresentation is difficult. Peter Marsh and Frank Griffiths explain the necessary elements and the importance of setting down pre-contractual statements
The new Purchasing and Supply Agency starts life on 1 April, as part of the government’s shake-up of buying in the NHS. Elizabeth Bellamy assesses the challenges it is likely to face
E-commerce is already bringing about many changes - the next step is to prepare for those to come. AT Kearney’s Nikolaus Soellner and William Markham present their theory of purchasing and supply evolution for the next decade
Buyers should be aware that possessing goods is not always synonymous with legally owning them. Peter Marsh and Frank Griffiths explain the law surrounding hire-purchase agreements