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A hotbed of talentFrom aviation to utilities, procurement offers a host of opportunities to aspiring candidates. Here a leading light from each sector makes their case 04 March 2010
Wetherspoon raises the barInterview: Paul Brimmer, Head of purchasing, Wetherspoon The rapid expansion of one of the UK’s best known pub chains has presented opportunities and challenges for the firm’s procurement professionals 04 March 2010
Enter the CIPS/SM AwardsThis year’s CIPS Supply Management Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in purchasing and supply, are open for entry. 26 February 2010
Helping HaitiThe earthquake that devastated Haiti presented huge challenges for the aid effort. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to relief agencies to find out how the supply chain is coping 18 February 2010
Dipping into the reservesA peak in global oil production is fast approaching. David Matthews explores what buyers should do to keep business running smoothly 18 February 2010
Mind your PQQsPublic sector buyers are not doing enough to help small suppliers win work. Bryan Avery and Paul Neill suggest improvements 18 February 2010
Spring is in the airWith the first signs of an upturn beginning to show, buyers need to be on their toes. So what can they do to prepare? Nick Martindale reports 04 February 2010
Natural SelectionBuyers can generate better gains from suppliers, says Andy Williams, by exploring methods of mapping vendors to maximise their potential 04 February 2010
Educated decisionsUniversities must make drastic cost cuts but conflicts between buyers and academics often get in the way. Andy Davies explains how to deal with it 04 February 2010
The road aheadIn a review of the business travel sector, Amon Cohen presents an overview of the industry’s prospects for the coming year 21 January 2010
Feasibility studyGetting a realistic quote from a TMC is as reliant on you providing accurate information about your company as it is on the TMC’s pricing structures 21 January 2010
Mobile workersTravel applications for mobile phones smooth the process for travellers and buyers. We describe four examples 21 January 2010
Meeting approvalQuantifying the cost of meetings and creating a strategy will produce greater benefits than simply saving money 21 January 2010
Climate of changeSupply chains account for a large chunk of the world’s emissions. Andy Allen examines the profession’s role in global warming 07 January 2010
Bright lights of BrusselsThe downturn has signalled a new dawn for purchasers. Allie Anderson reports from ProcureCon 07 January 2010
Young gunsWho are the rising stars in procurement? In our special feature we profile some of the brightest and best young people in the profession today 03 December 2009
Plug the gapVast changes in the market for interims have led to growth in purchasing's responsibility for this area of recruitment. Here some suppliers offer advice on points to consider: 19 November 2009
Four keys to safer supplyThe growth of outsourcing and the impact of the recession have increased risk in the supply chain. Richard Stuart and Michael Tickle outline the areas buyers must focus on 19 November 2009
Get switched onIt's time organisations stopped thinking that only they can come up with good ideas. Richard Brass finds that suppliers can be a rich source of innovative ways of working 19 November 2009
Members matterWhat's new in the world of CIPS? CEO David Noble gives SM the details of some upcoming benefits 05 November 2009
A Herculean TaskWith 1,000 days to go before the London 2012 Olympics, Richard Brass speaks to the organisers about the procurement pressures and pitfalls so far 05 November 2009
Nine regıons, one languageKPMG has linked up its procurement offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Mark Powderham tells Rebecca Ellinor how it works 05 November 2009
On your marksIt's essential to have the right supplier, but how do you decide who's fit for the job? Peter Smith examines the pros and cons of a few approaches to assessing bids and tenders 22 October 2009
Paper cutsBuyers are reaping the benefits of diminishing spend and intense competition in the print trade, but is it all good news? Paul Snell reports 22 October 2009
Untapped PotentialCompanies from the developed world are yet to make the most of the benefits of sourcing from emerging countries, writes Jan Wuellenweber 08 October 2009

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Enter the CIPS/SM AwardsThis year’s CIPS Supply Management Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in purchasing and supply, are open for entry. 26 February 2010

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The 2010 CIPS Supply Management Awards is now open for entries.

The deadline for entries is 16 April 2010.

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I’m sure many of you reading this now can think of decisions you have made in your own career, for better or worse, that have affected its course. But do these choices have greater implications at the moment? 12 March 2010

PURCHASING MANAGERS' INDEX

Industry activity builds in US Economic activity in the US continued to strengthen across all sectors last month, according to the latest figures from the Institute for Supply Management.