Canny buyers can conjure up huge savings on air fares if they know the right tricks. Gillian Upton reveals the secrets of the trade
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The deal for the police's new national radio system poses some complex procurement issues about private finance and national or local deals. David Arminas reports
As part of its continuing war on terror, America is beefing up its checks at ports outside its borders. David Arminas examines how purchasing professionals should respond
The subtleties of reporting planned and actual performance.
Business schools around the country are seeing a stream of talented managers sign up for MBAs and other postgraduate degrees. Malcolm Wheatley examines why
The military wants front-line troops to have the latest technology faster, even if it has not been completed. David Arminas looks at the wider implications for supplier relationships
‘Break out of your departmental silos and engage the business’ was a recurring message to purchasers this year. David Arminas looks back at the main stories from SM in 2002
This article explores basic law and practice relating to plant and machinery relevant for the taxation unit at Technician level.
There’s a vicious breed of purchasing professional on the loose, according to consultancy McKinsey. Mark Whitehead gauges reaction in the US and at home
The tendency to protect domestic markets from foreign suppliers is a powerful one, as events in Europe and the US have shown. Robin Parker looks at how purchasers can resist it