Recruitment to recruitment agencies have had the right to join the REC for over a year, but many in the sector question the need for increased regulation
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Poor margins aren’t the whole story for the chemicals industry. Martin Todd shows buyers the winning formula for a volatile market
Purchasing and supply professionals need to understand the role and history of the World Trade Organisation, which sets the rules that govern global sourcing. Mike Gillingham explains
Training may seem expensive, but it can motivate staff and improve business
Far from damaging supplier relationships, online auctions are simply speeding up a process that was already under way, argues Robyn Wright
Protected national markets are at the centre of the problems souring the global sugar industry. Andy Aitken reports
Purchasers can undoubtedly add value to advertising, but Indu Sharma warns that a tailored approach is needed if they are not to end up with egg on their face
The Seychelles Economic Development Act was an open invitation to money launderers and drug lords. But, say Peter Sammons and Nigel Shaw in the second of three articles on corruption, new laws could soon spoil their fun
Straight talking would appear to be the best policy when it comes to contracting on behalf of someone else. The Buyer looks at the effect that an undisclosed principal can have on a case
The European Commission believes that the UK has misused the negotiated procedure for awarding contracts. Melanie Pears assesses the implications for private finance initiative projects and explains when such procedures can be used