Protected national markets are at the centre of the problems souring the global sugar industry. Andy Aitken reports
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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
The police, fire and ambulance services will be urged this month to make radical changes to how they purchase goods and services and move to collaborative buying. Cathy Hayward examines their chances of success
In the absence of legal guidance from UK courts or the European Union, purchasers have to look to the US for legal precedents on actions against electronic auction sites. Paul Abbiati explains
In the first of a new series on supplier development, David Birch examines whether a company should make products itself or buy them in, and looks into the supply chain implications
Following Railtrack’s demise, the government must ensure that the interests of rail freight customers are properly considered, argues John Towriss
The search for higher margins and lower costs led to radical changes at one of the world's largest confectionery companies. Cathy Hayward reports