A unique co-development programme is helping companies and their suppliers improve their development capabilities. Matthew Beecham finds out what lies behind Nissan's Cogent scheme
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‘No win, no fee’ buying agents promise big savings on a range of everyday products and services. But, as Ray Cobbett and David Hewitt explain, you need to think carefully before signing on the dotted line
Gavin Ford dreaded the ring of his mobile before his recent promotion brought his days on call to an end. He tells Cathy Hayward about life as a buyer and now a provider of facilities management
Disputes with foreign suppliers will not be heard abroad if the domestic courts are the most appropriate forum. Alan Ma explains the doctrine of forum non conveniens
Recruiters are struggling to keep up with the plethora of employment legislation coming out of Brussels and Westminster. Is the industry in danger of becoming over-regulated?
When companies make cut-backs, the training budget is often the first to feel the pinch. But this can be a false economy
Candidates in the last case study exam got low marks because their answers failed to put theories into practice. Cedric Spiller sets them on the right track
Despite building a £50 million empire, the chairman of Patak’s Foods will not rest until his products are sold in every corner of the world. Neil Bromage discovers what drives him
Forget question spotting - gaining a broad understanding of strategy, in theory and in practice, is the best way to prepare for the forthcoming exam, advises Alexis Brooks
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The Professional Contractors Group’s case against IR35 was remarkable in many ways. PCG member Susie Hughes explains why the Group was formed and the legal processes it went through