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The central theme of this year’s CIPS Premier Conference is how purchasers can put business objectives into practice. Paul Steele offers a guide to the programme
Proposed changes to legislation on corporate killing could put purchasers in the firing line. Norman Ryan explains the new laws and how professionals can minimise the risk of prosecution
The public sector boom is good news for recruiters. But there are challenges too
Recent changes to employment legislation means it is now easier for female staff to bring claims for equal pay. Norman Ryan examines the implications for purchasing departments
The north west has unique challenges to face and assets to push
The CIPS Supply Management Awards 2003
WINNER Most improved purchasing operation
C&J Clark International
The CIPS Supply Management Awards 2003
WINNER CIPS Purchasing and Supply Management Professional of the Year
David Scott (The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust) / Public sector - local
In a dispute between an English buyer and an Italian seller, one of the trickiest issues is whose jurisdiction applies to the case. Paul Abbiati examines EU proposals to simplify the matter
Deregulation of gas and electricity in the UK has opened up large new markets for buyers. So today's candidates need to know how to approach these commodities, as Neil Fuller explains