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British businesses should not underestimate the amount of time and hard work it takes to implement a successful e-procurement system, according to Sir Peter Bonfield, chief executive of BT.
This book, which was first published in 1940, is a brilliant send-up of investors, bankers, brokers, traders, analysts and hapless customers.
But what makes it remarkable is that Fred Schwed’s observations about the investment business are as true today as they were 60 years ago. Perhaps that is because this book is not so much about investment, but human nature.
But what makes it remarkable is that Fred Schwed’s observations about the investment business are as true today as they were 60 years ago. Perhaps that is because this book is not so much about investment, but human nature.
Tendering on the Internet will be one of the first initiatives of the government’s central procurement agency, the Office of Government Commerce, when it starts up on 1 April, according to its first chief executive.
Five of Europe’s leading hospitality companies are launching an online marketplace for the traditionally fragmented industry. In addition to Accor, Bass, Granada, Hilton and Whitbread, as well as their suppliers and customers, the plan is to attract other companies and create an open exchange.
sponsored by Intrinsica
22-23 May 2002
Berns Hotel, Stockholm
Berns Hotel, Stockholm
Supermarket giant Tesco has insisted its supplier forums are the best arena for thrashing out prices with farmers.
William Hoover, Eero Eloranta, Jan Holmstrom and Kat Huttunen
John Wiley, £32.50
Rating: 4/5
Purchasing in higher education is heading for a shake-up, including the possible disbanding of geographically based purchasing consortia, following a review of co-operative procurement.