When Royal Mail Group ran a trial on its e-auctions capability, it had the unusual effect of focusing board members’ minds on purchasing. Tim Peacock explains
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This article defines data and information, considers the information framework hierarchy within organisations and attributes of quality information.
The recent flurry of legislation and reports on corporate governance presents a real opportunity for purchasing leaders, argues Jon Hughes
What is the difference between an ‘important’ task and an ‘urgent’ task? And do effective accounting technicians spend most of their time carrying out urgent tasks or important tasks?
To get the most out of Hong Kong, foreign visitors need to immerse themselves in the local ways of doing things, says Richard May
The project management and contract management for purchasing and supply syllabus reflects the job’s changing demands. Mark Moore outlines the course
Are you a bull, a bear or into alternatives?
Tax column
War, faltering markets, the euro question… there’s a lot at stake at the moment, but this year’s Budget was very much a tinkering affair
Legal column
Buying a business is a big step and it is wise to proceed with more than due diligence… Let’s look at the legal aspects of buying a business
No, we are not ‘the vultures’. A career in insolvency can be highly rewarding for the practitioner and often means using your skills to save businesses, not break them up