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  • Powering aheadWith plans to build four civil nuclear power units, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is boosting economic development and energising local industry, finds Charlotte Kan. 03 April 2012
  • Military precisıonMaintaining Afghanistan's Camp Bastion requires a unique set of skills so when the MoD outsourced the role, it first put bidders through rigorous paces. 15 March 2012
  • Working towards changeDavid Smith and John Michalski tell Rebecca Ellinor about the crucial part played by procurement in delivering an essential piece of the UK government's welfare reform 11 August 2011
  • Breaking with traditionWhen UBS looked for suppliers to maintain its new office space, it tore up the rule book and went for a different approach to tendering 11 August 2011
  • A stitch in timeThe turbulent global climate is forcing companies to reconfigure their supply chains. To stay ahead of the game they must develop a culture that responds better to unexpected events. We can learn a lot from the fashion industry, says Omera Khan 12 May 2011
  • High-water markA massive transformation has been taking place at Thames Water. Head of supply chain Ian Bolger tells SM what the company did, how and why. 20 January 2011
  • Icing on the cakePremier Foods and British Sugar have taken an impressive journey together to achieve a model relationship. Rebecca Ellinor finds out how 30 September 2010
  • Thinking inside the boxThe DSDA's training and deployment scheme has streamlined the process of packing and returning equipment from war zones 30 September 2010
  • Pumping out valueBDR Thermea's new procurement function has achieved dynamic results despite tough economic times and a company merger 30 September 2010
  • East may not be bestAt first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership 30 September 2010
  • Talent in full spateFrom boosting professionalism to revamping capital procurement, Ian Bolger has transformed Thames Water's supply chain function 30 September 2010
  • Tonic for health hubStephen Harratt has demonstrated impressive skills in his work on a project to review mental health rehabilitation services 30 September 2010
  • In the driving seatBy breaking free of over-powerful glass suppliers, Jaguar Land Rover reduced its costs and created a competitive marketplace 30 September 2010
  • Beacon of progressSurrey's streetlight-buying strategy has delivered savings, allowed more effective monitoring and cut the county's carbon emissions 30 September 2010
  • On a carbon-cutting rollThe purchasing function has played a central role and achieved sensational results in Allied Bakeries' carbon reduction initiative 30 September 2010
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  • Tim Clay © Babcock Mastering a sea changeWith major acquisitions leading to rapid growth, Babcock International Group has seen its procurement team undergo a transformation to deal with the changes. Paul Snell talks to Tim Clay, procurement director of the Marine and Technology division, about the challenges. 10 May 2012
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