Knowledge management is the new buzz word but how many people understand it or are actually doing it? Marcia MacLeod talks to those in the know
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Globalisation can mean centralisation, but Diageo's United Distillers & Vintners, contract catering group Compass, and boiler maker Mitsui Babcock Energy have all rejected this route. Alexis Nolan finds out why
The Sale of Goods Act protects against unsatisfactory goods, except where the buyer does not rely on the skill of the seller. But the lines can be blurred, as a case reported in The Buyer shows
The development and evolution of purchasing practice is a popular topic in the new, revised CIPS syllabus. Here, David Jones explains some of the key theoretical concepts involved
In the fourth part of our series on negotiating skills, Ian Ford explains the different methods of persuasion that can be used to secure the outcome you want
Big salaries are on offer to purchasing and supply chain specialists - if they have the skills needed for new e-commerce roles and they are willing to take a calculated risk. Mark Whitehead looks at the state of the market and talks to some of the early m
CIPS students can prove their abilities in research and analysis without the constraints and pressures of an exam with an elective project. But they must follow a few rules or face possible failure, says Michelle Gledhill
Sony’s PlayStation 2 is the hottest present this Christmas, but supply shortages have dogged its recent launch. Geraint John gets the exclusive story on how its European operations team has risen to the challenge
The days of drivers waiting months for their gleaming dream machines are numbered. As the automotive industry gets more customer focused, a new initiative is examining whether manufacturers can get the car to the buyer in just three days. Liam O’Brien rep
Candidates will be examined on the revised PSCM II tactics and operations course for the first time in May. Neil Fuller explains what changes have been made, why the syllabus was updated and how this affects students