SM writers profile the other winners in the 2002 awards
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Opinion is divided over partnerships: do they stop buyers from doing their job, or are they vital to reputation, innovation and keeping customers? Two commentators make opposing cases
Data gathering and the different types of sampling.
The concept of goodwill, application of FRS 10: Goodwill and Intangible Assets and its relevance to financial reporting.
Seasonal variations as an element of Time Series Analysis explained.
E-auctions are a way to get better value in services deals, argues John Hatton. But they miss the biggest savings and keep purchasing out of strategic decisions, replies Bill Young
Purchasing is strategic because it can make a more valuable product, says Richard Spoor. But senior managers want savings rather than strategy, responds John Ramsay
Mistakes are unavoidable, but there are steps you can take to stop them from turning into nightmares. Adrian Holliday investigates
…Although I understand the principal and how to calculate a simple index number, when it comes to inflating, deflating, changing the base years and weighted index numbers, I am lost.
BT has taken away top honours in the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2003.