While councils grapple with what ‘best value’ means in practice, the first reviews of the authorities’ purchasing are providing few answers. David Arminas reports
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Outsourcing information technology promises huge savings for companies. But, as David Arminas reports, the risks are just as large
Now that the British government has taken the first step towards a system of carbon trading, purchasers will have to be aware of what it means for the bottom line. David Arminas reports
The Treasury saved millions on its headquarters with a novel funding scheme. But it is courting controversy. David Arminas explains
Proposed last-minute changes have thrown guidelines for disputes between suppliers and the UK’s biggest food stores into confusion, writes Robin Parker
Sir Ian Byatt’s review of local government procurement has called for a much higher profile for purchasing departments. David Arminas asks how this can be achieved
Government investment and collaboration with suppliers could give a much-needed boost to the UK shipbuilding industry, says David Arminas
The demise of the Construction Industry Board appears to have dealt a severe blow to partnership and collaboration in the sector. But all is not lost and David Arminas finds that the industry remains hopeful
Many companies are searching for improvements in the supply chain, but it takes more than implementing best practice to mark the leaders out from the pack, writes David Arminas
The days of the Dome may be numbered, but there are strategic procurement lessons that need to be learnt, writes David Arminas