The newest IT solutions are said to integrate systems throughout the supply chain. But while they seem both vital and tempting, Elizabeth Bellamy urges caution
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Investment in logistics software means that seasonal fluctuations in demand no longer hold the terror they once did for Seamus McCrane
While innovating can bring huge profits for businesses, it can mean life or death in the defence sector. Alexis Brooks explores the mechanics of putting new ideas into practice
In the second of our series on key commodities, Anat Arkin looks at some of the main issues confronting buyers of paper and board
Few purchases are as risky as footballers - buying the wrong one can get you the sack. And apart from having to contend with the risks of injury and loss of form, new rules on contracts and transfers are threatening to make purchasers’ roles even harder.
The government is infatuated with public-private partnerships when they are poor value and have no benefits for the taxpayer, says John Ramsay
Costly e-procurement systems deliver the expected savings only if suppliers have compatible electronic catalogues, as Simon Vail explains
But doubts linger about council's purchasing strategies, reports Elizabeth Bellamy
For electronic procurement to work, suppliers must be as willing to participate as buyers. But so far they have been hard to convince, says Simon Vail
Purchasers in the US are finding it harder to cut through all the product hype to locate the right e-procurement software. David Arminas reports from San Diego