Purchasing is a cost for most companies, but Rolls-Royce has turned its non-production purchasing into a profit centre. Sam Tulip examines how
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Ken James this month took over as the new chief executive of CIPS. Mark Whitehead meets a man from industry who is looking forward to leading the institute at a time of huge opportunities for purchasing and supply
Gone are the days when workers could be identified by their bowler hats and briefcases. Casual is now the buzzword in many offices. Helen Riley highlights the advantages and pitfalls for purchasers - and their suppliers
After months of profit warnings and closures, there are signs that the economic downturn may be coming to an end and that the threat of recession has been averted
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Becoming treasurer of a club or society can benefit your personal and professional life. AT examines the benefits, the pitfalls and the technicalities
A new resort-based supply management system has helped to keep both hoteliers and holiday-makers happy, Amanda Wills, overseas purchasing director at Airtours Holidays, tells Helen Riley
Workplace Management’s procurement director reveals how the right wavelength can produce results, even with the tight margins of facilities management. Alexis Nolan reports
Céline Rasborn explains to Alexis Nolan how her role at ICL Retail Systems in the US takes purchasing into the front line with sales