The government sees a central role for the private sector in improving public services. David Arminas examines what it could mean for purchasing and supply professionals
Search Page
Tighter legislation means it is no longer possible for organisations to sidestep their responsibilities for waste management. Sam Tulip explores their options
Some purchasers in the UK have used the single currency for up to three years already, and they will have something to say about its future. David Arminas reports
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
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