Better purchasing practices, including collaboration, could put the UK's shipyards on the road to recovery, according to a study of the industry's supply chains. David Arminas reports
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The risks of having only one source for a vital part have hit the headlines as Land Rover struggles to receive chassis for the Discovery. David Arminas reports
Purchasers have been asked to bear a big responsibility for making self-government in Wales good value. But, as David Arminas reports, to do so they need to change themselves - and the way they work
Can relations between suppliers and retailers in the UK textile industry recover, asks David Arminas?
Purchasers hold many of the keys to corporate success in the age of globalisation, noted speakers at this month’s CIPS annual conference. But, writes David Arminas, new opportunity means greater responsibility
Most e-procurement so far has targeted indirect spend, but some firms are already using it for direct materials. Malcolm Wheatley assesses the impact of Internet sourcing on purchasing strategy
Collaborative partnering might add complexity to supply chains, but its advocates say it is the most effective way of coping at difficult times. Robin Parker outlines some of the obstacles
This year has undoubtedly been the airline industry’s annus horribilis, but there may be worse to come. David Arminas looks at how airlines can begin the long climb upwards again
…Is this what you think of salespeople? Because it’s how purchasers see them, according to a new report, which found trust and co-operation was lacking in buyer-seller relationships. Mark Whitehead examines how both sides should work together to get bette
With the exception of electronic commerce, perhaps the most talked about area of business innovation among purchasing professionals is outsourcing and supplier relationships. On the second morning of the conference, delegates heard chief executives from two very different organisations explain why this approach was at the heart of their business strategies.