In the second of two articles on anti-competitive practices, Gillian Sproul explains how the government’s recent white paper on the subject can help wronged companies to seek redress
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Never mind the hype - what are the real benefits and pitfalls of e-procurement to buyers and suppliers? asks Malcolm Wheatley
Purchasers working to get the Millennium Dome ready for its official opening on New Year’s Eve have faced some unusual problems. Elizabeth Bellamy discovers how they met the various challenges
ADR’s John Matthews explains how supply chain analysis can add value to contract negotiation and head off problems at a later stage
CIPS's first corporate strategy comes to an end this autumn, and the institute has been busy preparing its successor. Geraint John talks to its chief executive, Ken James, about the priorities for the next three years and how members can help to shape the
Understanding contract law is a core competency of the purchasing profession. ADR’s Peter Evans explains how to use contracts to improve business performance and control risk
The telecommunications market is highly complex, and buyers should expect to strike contracts with more than one provider, says Sam Tulip
Public courses and evening classes are far from the only options for developing staff skills, says Sam Tulip
Be polite to salespeople. Listen to them. Don't shout when they raise their prices. Accept their hospitality. Is this really good advice? Yes it is, says Christopher Barrat
About 70 per cent of corrupt practices occur in the purchase and supply of basic items, according to government figures. Jennifer Major looks at some common types of fraud and considers how best to tackle the problem