Following three years of research and consultation, CIPS is enhancing the structure and content of its qualifications. Chris Gallagher, director of membership development, explains the reasons for the changes and how they will be implemented
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Dealing with new customers, suppliers or partners always involves an element of business risk. Paul Brown looks at ways in which the procurement team can assess the situation and negotiate a better deal
A team has been set up to identify procurement best practice and promote a collaborative approach to purchasing among police forces in England and Wales. Emma Clarke reports
Changes to public procurement directives allowing purchasers to discuss possible solutions with the shortlisted bidders will be applicable to PPP, says Michael Burnett
Confusion over the status of temporary workers means that companies could be vulnerable to claims. Kevin Barrow and Frances Lewis advise on ways of minimising the risks
With November's examinations just a few weeks away, Steve Shaljean-Tilley offers some advice on how to structure your revision to get the results you want
As she takes on the mantle of the CIPS presidency, Jane Gibbs hopes to freshen up procurement practice with a little academic inspiration. She outlines her vision to Steve Bagshaw
Many agencies will soon need that title to comply with the law
When the Working Time Regulations are applied to drivers next year, costs could go up by 15 per cent, but a holistic view of freight movement might help, says Philip Bruce
A group that represents all stakeholders is the bedrock of a successful project, as Matthew Hunter explains in the third article of our series