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Intellectual property became a prominent issue when Levi Strauss took Tesco to court over imported jeans. But it applies to more than designer labels, says Rachel Neems
In the last of three articles on the project and contract management module, Mark Moore examines how purchasers can overcome hostility from staff outside the function
Fears over toxins in imported peanuts from China and India combined with Argentina’s economic crisis could push prices to exorbitant levels, says Andy Aitken
Buying the beans that make up your morning cup of coffee demands a detailed knowledge of a highly complex supply chain, as Darrell High explains
Listed companies in the EU must comply with IAS by 2005, which may mean putting new systems in place as early as next year. Let’s take a practical view of the situation…
It’s hard enough to close a deal in familiar surroundings, so if you’re taking the plunge into a new culture, it pays to know the rules - let’s explore business in France
A marketing guide for government procurement will help the purchasing community capitalise on its new opportunities, say Paul Neill and Bridget Batchelor
Residents of any major British city are used to having promotional leaflets for the latest nightclub or hair salon thrust into their hands. But in central London last week, the flyers being distributed outside Tube stations were for something rather more
Despite bringing price transparency, the euro will not eliminate any of the current problems facing European electronic commerce, which are caused by incompatible smart-card systems and tax regimes. Marcia McLeod reports