The banana war between the US and Europe has put international purchasing theory into practice. Mike Gillingham looks at the trade agreements and deals that led to a situation ripe for conflict
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At the core of smart procurement is the concept of integrated project teams. Peter Varley examines how they will work to cut cost and time
Matthew Beecham reports on work to reverse the decline in the UK’s once booming rubber components industry
From electrical engineer to the "mother of all purchasing consultants", Paul Steele has transformed the training opportunities for purchasers. Alexis Nolan reports
Graham Booth is looking into the future. As supply chain development director for Tesco, he predicts how we will shop in 2010 and what this means for the supply chain. peter Varley talks to Tesco's mystic Meg
Last summer, a CIPS delegation visited Kenya in their tour of Africa. Steve Crabb reports on the thriving purchasing community it found
Forget the usual connotations, this is required reading on the CV's of business managers today. Gordon Lloyd-West explains
David Atkinson explains to Alexis Nolan how Rolls-Royce plans to help its supply base to keep up with the company's rapid expansion
A unique co-development programme is helping companies and their suppliers improve their development capabilities. Matthew Beecham finds out what lies behind Nissan's Cogent scheme
‘No win, no fee’ buying agents promise big savings on a range of everyday products and services. But, as Ray Cobbett and David Hewitt explain, you need to think carefully before signing on the dotted line