You may not expect to find professional purchasing rearing its head among the exhibits of London’s museums, but that is exactly what’s happening as procurement’s influence spreads. Vanessa Pawsey reports
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A newly revised set of syllabuses for the foundation stage of the CIPS diploma start this autumn. In the first of a series of articles, Georgina Sear provides an overview of the changes
Sourcing materials from as far afield as China is all part of the business of getting the latest chart hits into the shops, as Rosie Blau discovers
Often regarded as part of the legal boilerplate of a contract, intellectual property rights are increasingly important and must be safeguarded. Peter Marsh and Frank Griffiths explain why
Employee welfare and staff empowerment are not just human resources issues - they are key, in marketing terms, to keeping your customers coming back for more. Jacqui Bishop explains
The same competition laws apply to electronic marketplaces as to other trading forums. Paul Abbiati explains the potential legal pitfalls and how to avoid them
Exploring the allocation, apportionment and absorption of costs for Recording Cost Information (Unit 6)
Rather than using the downturn as an excuse to attack supplier prices, purchasers need to look for more creative cost-cutting solutions, argues Malcolm Wheatley
Although a long time in coming, European and domestic initiatives aim to cut the expense and complexity of public-sector procurement in the UK. Brian Clark and Steven Norris examine the proposals
Top London department store Selfridges makes 20 per cent of its annual perfumes and cosmetics sales at Christmas. Helen Riley talks to the woman responsible for buying them in