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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

Getting back to basics

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

Realistic sales targets

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

Conjuring up a dream CV

Following a few handy hints can turn your candidates’ credentials into commission

e_procure & supply 2005

10-12 May 2005 Nuremberg, Germany

National Incentive Show

13-15 September 2005 NEC, Birmingham

Supply Chain Management_4

Birgit Dam Jespersen and Tage Skjøtt-Larsen Copenhagen Business School Press, £14 3/5

Buying brand reputation

The problems involving British Airways and its in-flight catering supplier show how purchasing decisions can affect a company’s image, say Steve Mullins and Paul Steele

Preparing for the worst

Disasters such as the 2004 tsunami and Hurricane Katrina test the procurement strategies of charities. Adrian Uden and Colin Blyth describe Save the Children’s response

The Future Of Packaging

Holiday Inn La Villette, Paris, France 16-17 November 2005