In the second of a three-part series on procurement fraud, Jennifer Major explains who commits it and where organisations are most vulnerable
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Despite all the hype and excitement about e-procurement, new research for CIPS shows that organisations and purchasers have been cautious up to now. Marc Day examines the main findings
Organisations can no longer afford just to pay lip service to recycling - and neither can purchasers, argues Hugh Carr-Harris
From one BA to web-based learning, the Open University has come a long way in 30 years. But, as Peter Varley reports, it has had to customise its buying practices to match some unique requirements
Unravelling all the jargon and finding the right IT system can be tricky, but help is at hand. Marcia MacLeod previews some of the highlights at this month’s Softworld Supply Chain exhibition
For contracts with foreign suppliers, deciding which laws apply can have a major impact on the result of any disputes. Alan Ma looks at two recent cases
When Europe’s competition rules expire in May, several sectors are likely to lose their special block exemptions under the new laws. Steven Norris and Jonathan Stafford examine the proposed changes
E-commerce is supposed to be the password to supply chain success, but businesses have been slow on the uptake. Marcia MacLeod looks at some of the reasons why
Many businesses rely on running a lean machine. But a new, more flexible and customer-friendly approach is starting to challenge the accepted wisdom, says Mark Whitehead
With the likelihood of a full-blown US slump increasing, Geraint John and Mark Whitehead examine what it could mean for purchasing and supply managers over there and in the UK