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Mike Dudding, the AAT’s new President, explains why he believes the involvement of members is the key to success for the Association
E-commerce has created new contractual dangers for buyers, from when an online agreement is concluded to copyright. But new guidance from CIPS aims to help, says Dick Jennings
Students often score worse on the longer exam questions than on the short-answer sections. Steve Kirby explains where they go wrong - and how put it right
Strategic buying is important in any organisation, but for charities it can ensure that precious funds are not wasted. Michael Hodgetts explains how a new purchasing plan at care provider Leonard Cheshire could set an example for the rest of the voluntary
To make the most of the opportunity that e-procurement gives them, purchasers need to acquire a new set of skills and personal attributes. Geraint John reports from the CIPS annual conference on what speakers felt were the most critical
In the second of our series of articles on negotiating skills, Peter Evans explains how to use conditioning, or managing supplier expectations, to get the best deal
Behind the fun image of the package-holiday industry are high risks and low margins. Peter Varley reveals the key role purchasing plays in the UK’s top operator, Thomson Holidays
For the legal aspects paper, students may have to grapple with issues of third-party liability. Understanding privity of contract and the impact of the recent Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act is vital, writes Ian Longdin
Owen Jones discusses the responsibility of purchasers when involved in international trade and highlights the potential risks of not adhering to ethical codes