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
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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
The British government recently announced a tougher line on competition law. In the first of two articles, Gillian Sproul explains how companies can ensure they comply with the legislation
Applying total quality management to supplier relationships can lead to effective co-operation and significant competitive advantage, suggest CIPS chief examiner David Jessop and Owen Jones
Adapting its entire purchasing strategy to meet the demands of a changing market has helped to give recently merged packaging company Huhtamäki Van Leer an advantage, says Alan Smart
The benefits of hiring graduates are clear, but few think of entering a career in purchasing and supply chain management. Clare Bevan looks at how employers can tap into this valuable resource
Each year, UK firms could be losing up to £20 billion by failing to tailor products and services to meet the demands of overseas markets. Ken Wayt describes how buyers can help to customise marketing strategies to increase sales