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  • Gold standardsWith its new approaches and methods of best practice, the Olympic Delivery Authority has delivered a range of firsts during the procurement of the park for the London 2012 games. Rebecca Ellinor meets the winners 06 October 2011
  • Back on trackBy creating a clear, measurable performance standards framework, Network Rail has revitalised its contracts and procurement department 06 October 2011
  • Food for thoughtBy adopting a strategic approach to purchasing in three careful stages, Adelie Food Holdings has seen huge cost savings as well as a cut in supplier numbers 06 October 2011
  • Constructing a changeWith the launch of its Group Aggregated Common Expenditure programme, Balfour Beatty was able to trim down its supplier base - and make significant savings 06 October 2011
  • Taking the initiativeCost cutting is important in the export packing industry, where profit margins are low. Neal Brothers met both CSR and financial goals, making £388,000 in savings 06 October 2011
  • Building a better worldSkanska UK has become the leader in ethical and green construction thanks to its relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, transforming a so-called 'dirty' industry 06 October 2011
  • A fruitful partnershipWhen Adelie Food Holdings wanted to achieve the goal of sending zero waste to landfill, it turned to Cawleys - and the strong relationship meant a successful outcome 06 October 2011
  • Safety in numbersProviding a system to protect lone NHS workers from being assaulted has been successful, despite the huge challenge of engaging with a wide diversity of functions. 06 October 2011
  • Smart buying saves livesThe International Cancer Genome Project will have a major impact on cancer research and this has now been given more resources by a successful tender process. 06 October 2011
  • Pulling it all togetherThe procurement function at Wincanton was determined to prove that its success in the UK could be replicated across Europe, and that's just what it did. 06 October 2011
  • An efficient approachLisa Callow is described as having a skill set, professionalism and influence within the company that "exceeds that which is usually expected of a professional of this age". 06 October 2011
  • Flying highBAA has become a procurement employer of choice, thanks to the efforts of Sarah Ellis, who has transformed an inward-facing team into a force to be reckoned with 06 October 2011
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