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  • Open letter by departing CIPS president, David SmithOn his last full day as the institute's figurehead, David Smith thanks fellow professionals for their efforts to make procurement the profession of choice. 31 October 2012
  • Military precisionNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization - HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation won awards for its innovative approach to countering 
the threat of IEDs. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the winners. 11 October 2012
  • Putting people firstBy making personnel development a priority, 
Surrey County Council has turned its procurement department into the place where people want to work 11 October 2012
  • A good news storyBy creating an in-house procurement function and encouraging engagement with stakeholders, A&N Media delivered huge savings at a difficult time for publishing. 11 October 2012
  • Four steps to successWith a new procurement director on board and a 
four-stage approach to tackling spend, Capita's team has achieved millions in savings, as well as raising its influence. 11 October 2012
  • Building bridgesTarmac turned to Brammer when it needed a partner that would change the way it sourced spares and services - a relationship that led to significant savings and efficiencies. 11 October 2012
  • All things to everyoneAs Everything Everywhere transformed its mobile network to support 4G, the procurement team worked across many functions to achieve significant results. 11 October 2012
  • Engaging youthRather than cut support services for 13-19-year-olds 
in Surrey, procurement helped to transform them, 
while simultaneously saving jobs and money. 11 October 2012
  • International deliveryThe Royal Mail Group's procurement team demonstrated commercial expertise and great innovation for its project to benefit from booming China-to-Europe business. 11 October 2012
  • Reaching for the skyWith his BAA boss describing him as the one to 
watch, Chris Morgan's hard work and innovative 
approach have put him on the trajectory to success. 11 October 2012
  • Night of 1,000 starsFrom the jubilant winners to 
the late-night dancing, this year's CIPS Supply Management Awards was better than ever. 11 October 2012
  • Public relationsThe procurement profession is less than 10 years old in Uganda, where the PPDA regulates its activity. Rebecca Ellinor asks executive director, Cornelia Sabiiti, to explain its achievements and challenges. 11 October 2012
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