E-procurement will not reduce transaction costs if there is already a strong supply chain management system in place, according to Chris Miller, group adviser, strategic sourcing, at oil giant Shell International.
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Rick Freedman
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Procurement performance must be better monitored if future defence projects are to be completed on time and within budget, according to the government spending watchdog.
Automotive suppliers must not sacrifice quality as they struggle with fluctuating production schedules, MG Rover’s chief executive told delegates.
The decision by a leading fund management company to vote against FTSE 100 companies that do not produce environmental reports has again highlighted the role purchasing can play in ensuring socially responsible business practices.
IT support visits were prioritised or curtailed during the fuel crisis as service organisations ran out of or conserved fuel.
Stuart Crainer
Capstone, £18
Electricity prices are set to rise just two months after the introduction of the New Electricity Trading Arrangements (Neta), an industry expert has warned.
Jay Abraham
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