Disputes where one party denies the existence of a contract are every purchaser’s nightmare. Alan Ma explains how the courts decide whether an agreement is legally binding
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Printed circuit boards are found in everything from mobile phones to cars. But despite an electronics boom, the PCB market has been a turbulent one in recent years, explains Martin Deas
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The government plans a review of the rules on domicile and residence in the UK, but big changes may do more harm than good
Does the thought of making a presentation drive you to tears? Practice and preparation are the keys to real confidence
E-commerce may open up new opportunities, but purchasing managers are worried. Ian Taylor asks if their concerns are justified
Using the Internet can not only help you to understand modern buying techniques, but keep you well informed and speed you along the road to exam success. Adrian Bettinson outlines some key sites
Iveco Ford Truck may have cut transport costs by 10 per cent after moving to re-usable packaging, but recycled materials aren’t without their problems, discovers Geoff Tyler
The Court of Appeal has recently considered the issue of time limits in EU procurement law. Brian Clark and Steven Norris assess two cases before and after the new considerations
If you ever needed proof that purchasing professionals can knock on the boardroom door and make a real impact on their organisations, Ian Clarke is your man. Sarah Hancock explains
Aerospace is leading the way in improving performance by building better relationships, but the SCRIA initiative still siffers from a low profile. Peter Varley reports on 'one of the industry's best-kept secrets'