Q: As a manufacturing company, we are currently looking for ways to manage inventory better. What are the main technology options available to us and who provides them?
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Electricity and gas buyers face a tough time with bills rising and fears growing over competition and price-fixing. But, says Ian Dobson, purchasers can take steps to keep costs down
A leaked report on how to make central and local government more efficient has raised the stakes - and fears - for procurement. David Arminas reports
Most of the material that makes a binding deal is, like an iceberg, below the surface. In the second part of our series, Dick Jennings explains what a contract should and shouldn't contain
The trials of all-postal ballots in England this month highlighted important issues for purchasers. Sam Fortescue asks how they can approach the next campaign
Find out who are your most profitable clients can help you be more efficient
A London council is willing to appoint a head of strategic procurement with no purchasing experience. David Arminas looks at whether it matters
Purchasers at Nissan may go on strike against plans to move from Sunderland to Bedfordshire. David Arminas examines the issues for both sides in the dispute
Q: How can I quantify the financial benefit of agreeing shorter payment terms with suppliers (or calculate the damage by extending them)? It would be useful to be able to do this quickly when negotiating pricing levels.
Tory desires to make government more efficient have brought purchasers to the fore, but risk making the profession a whipping boy, writes David Arminas