Suppliers in the construction industry operate a ‘take it or leave it’ approach to buyers. This is no longer good enough, says Danny Blaney
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Although the demands of CSR can seem daunting, technology is making the process easier. And purchasers should be exploring the possibilities, says Andy Brown
17 January 2006, London, £396/£440
Siemens UK has cut more than £1 million from its supply bills in 18 months after changing the way it works with suppliers.
I work in social services and council rules state that all contracts should contain a liquidated damages (LD) clause. Most contracts are for care and are based on the Care Standards Act 2000 and national minimum standards.
I understand that a LD clause
Academic theories and new technologies have helped to give procurement a higher profile within business. But simplicity is at the heart of successful processes, says Dale Stokes
Q: I have a role encompassing purchasing, logistics, marketing and sales. I achieved a sales growth objective of 80 per cent last year. My sales manager wants me to achieve the same annual growth on 2004, but I don’t think this is realistic. What percenta
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