A mix-up over delivery notes for two chemical consignments led to a court case that raised some complex contractual arguments. Alan Ma untangles the issues
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Two areas where changes, in place from this month, will be worrying your clients, and could even lose you some sleep…
Relationships break down when one side doesn't know what's expected
A growing number of organisations are choosing to outsource some, or all, of their procurement functions. SM gathered a panel of experts to discuss the issues
Despite the rise of more centralised functions, the devolved purchasing model of the centre-led action network still has life in it, says Richard Parsons
The BetterCare case at last provides guidance for public-sector purchasers unsure how European competition law affects them. Dick Jennings explains
Australia offers a buoyant market for accounting job hunters, native to Oz or ex-patriot. AAT Australia is responding, and AAT members elsewhere can also get aboard
Handing in your notice can be awkward, upsetting (and sometimes great). Whatever your feelings, there’s no reason why you can’t leave your old firm smiling
What it take to make client relationships work
Peter Smith, who becomes CIPS president tomorrow, believes purchasing professionals have much to learn from actors and salespeople. He talks to Geraint John