The CIPS annual conference, which starts in less than a fortnight, will spark some serious debate about the changing economic and technological landscape. Mark Whitehead gauges the mood
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As director of purchasing at the Post Office, Alan Jackson has worked to transform a bureaucratic, mechanistic function into today’s professional operation. He tells Cathy Hayward how it happened and about making the jump from manufacturing to services
A flexible workforce is key to Siemens' just-in-time operations. David Arminas reports from Forchheim, Germany, and asks if the UK can learn from its example
No area contains as many pitfalls for purchasers as travel. In the sixth article of our series, Amon Cohen explains how to get the best deals for your company
A year on from the major reorganisation of UK defence purchasng and logistics, Elizabeth Bellamy examines whether 'smart procurement' has got any smarter
Whether you view it as the first step on the road to e-business or a technological solution to a longstanding problem, there is little doubt that putting procurement online can have an electrifying effect on indirect expenditure. Conrad Nowikow explains h
World-class manufacturing companies involve their suppliers in key processes, according to a major new benchmarking exercise. Geraint John reports
Many experienced purchasing and supply professionals are entering the world of the short-term contract. These interim managers are fast becoming part of the landscape, as Mark Whitehead discovers
The NSPCC is revolutionising its purchasing - and the resultant savings will be channelled straight back into the society’s main business of helping children. Helen Riley reports
Companies wanting to thrive in the online world need to make sure they can deliver the goods, according to a new report. Its author, Neil Bromage, explains where they are falling down and predicts who will win the fight between dotcoms and the traditional