The roll of US companies under investigation for financial malpractice is growing by the day. Liz Simpson explains how their supply chain standards slipped
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After a dispute with union workers, employers enforced a 10-day shutdown of 29 ports in the US - the results of which may have global consequences. Liz Simpson explains
British footwear maker R Griggs plans to secure its future by moving the firm’s manufacturing base to Asia. David Arminas examines the pitfalls it could face
In 2003, a key goal for purchasers will be to judge where procurement can make the biggest impact on their organisation’s performance. David Arminas reports
The UK is the second-biggest market for organic food in Europe. But its rapid growth has tested the ingenuity of producers and suppliers, as Helen Riley explains
The London Fire Brigade’s recent issue over sourcing equipment for ethnic minorities has raised some interesting challenges for purchasers. David Arminas explains why
Canny buyers can conjure up huge savings on air fares if they know the right tricks. Gillian Upton reveals the secrets of the trade
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.