Since 1999, Unisys has streamlined its procurement and the department is keen to promote its abilities to colleagues. Mark Whitehead looks at how the IT company made purchasing a priority
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Building industry groups want the government to stop using e-auctions, claiming that only price is taken into account. David Arminas looks for a solution
How to prepare comparative statements for management control.
High-street chemist Boots is moving £650 million of its procurement to IBM. Liam O'Brien assesses the factors that will determine their success
RMC UK is bringing its logistics in-house after outsourcing it to TNT for four years. David Arminas assesses the challenges of taking operations back
Network Rail’s staff cuts, the loss of a major contractor and its decision to bring contracts back in-house present lessons for purchasers, says David Arminas
Oil prices are now at record levels. Gareth Mytton examines how purchasers can respond while their suppliers' costs just keep on rising
If the era of continuous cost-cutting is really over, purchasers will face some testing questions. David Arminas explains why new ways of thinking are essential
The Sars outbreak underlines why purchasers should make sure they have a back-up plan for emergencies, says David Arminas
Taxi drivers in York no longer have to wade through piles of paperwork to bid for council contracts. The city’s efforts to support SMEs should be applauded, says David Arminas