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The UK’s major water suppliers will be made to disclose vital information to help speed up competition in the water industry, according to a paper released last week by regulator Ofwat that promises to “challenge the incumbent water companies’ market power”.

Outsourcing saves £4m for Lexmark

Printer manufacturer Lexmark has saved £4 million since it began outsourcing its supply chain in June, according to Philippe Dumoulin, the company’s supply chain manager.

'Euro-zone' heading for recession

The first edition of a new purchasing managers’ survey for the “Euro-zone” - countries that have signed up to the single currency - shows that Europe’s manufacturing sector is following the UK into recession.

People power brings major savings

A purchasing training initiative at the Power Systems division of Scottish Power has won two National Training Awards in recognition of business improvements made from the programme.

Army goes green to cut fuel bills

The army is cutting fuel costs by purchasing environmentally friendly vehicles, according to Major Tom Greenwood, staff officer grade 2 for transport, who purchases army vehicles for its base in Aldershot.

The Strategy-Focused Organization

Robert Kaplan and David Norton Harvard Business School Press, £21.99 Rating: 3/5

New guide warns of culture change

Companies embarking on e-procurement strategies and tactics must be prepared to examine the way they have traditionally approached purchasing, according to a new set of guidelines co-sponsored by CIPS.

Railtrack's sustainability report

Outsourced purchasing trend grows

Around 60 per cent of businesses would consider outsourcing purchasing for non-core indirect areas, according to a survey.

Bad behaviour can hurt your brand

Ensuring your suppliers behave in an ethical manner has never been more vital for procurement professionals. David Arminas reports