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TV guideThe procurement team at ITV has risen up the reputational ranks to handle anything from refurbishing cameras for Emmerdale to talking travel with the CFO. Rebecca Ellinor meets Andrew Newnham, the man who has led the way. 13 June 2013
Eastern promisesThe CIPS Middle East Conference took place in Dubai last month. Paul Snell looks at the hot topics under discussion in the region. 13 June 2013
Made to fitWe asked you what you particularly wanted to know when it came to tenders and you told us specifications were one of the top challenges. Stephen Ashcroft  advises on how to make them fit for purpose. 13 June 2013
Big issuesFrom talent management to supply chain success, this year's Institute for Supply Management conference really packed a punch when it came to addressing the issues affecting procurement professionals. Paul Snell reports. 13 June 2013
Continental driftFollowing calls for more inter-country trade between Africa countries, Anna Scott examines the threats and opportunities to increased collaboration. 13 June 2013
Coming up with the goodsAs procurement is called upon to keep an ever-tighter rein on supply chains, one area it is becoming increasingly involved in is logistics. Nick Martindale maps out its growing role in this area. 09 May 2013
Making your markThink you're paying the market rate for your goods or services? James Williams offers a back-to-basics guide to price benchmarking in four simple steps. 09 May 2013
Social securityWith an overhauled welfare system and reduced government funding, social housing is looking to procurement to meet the challenges in a sector undergoing huge changes. 09 May 2013
Welcome to CongressA new group represents your interests at the institute. Lorna Blackwood introduces CIPS Congress. 09 May 2013
Public valuesProfessor Benon Basheka from the Uganda Management Institute is a writer, presenter and academic, and a speaker at this month's CIPS Pan African Conference. SM spoke to him ahead of the event. 09 May 2013
''If procurement is positioned where it should be, it means you enjoy business''Sanofi CPO Jean-Philippe Collin oversees a €13 billion annual spend and a 1,000-strong procurement staff. He tells Rebecca Ellinor about the department's transformation journey. 11 April 2013
Green and desert landAs the Middle East powers ahead in global economic prominence, sustainability has become increasingly important. Nick Martindale looks at the role procurement has in putting greener practices in place. 11 April 2013
Break the barriersGreat ideas can fall flat on their face if you don't take the time to sell them internally. This applies to procurement as much as any other department, argues Simon Buzza. 11 April 2013
Crossing the boundariesFormer CIPS president Bola Afolabi is a keynote speaker at the CIPS Africa Conference in May. SM gets his 'state of the nation' ahead of the event. 11 April 2013
Find your weakest linkIt has been said that 'proactive purchasing management is risk management', but not enough procurement teams are effectively managing risk. David Oxland and Richard Kettle offer some advice. 11 April 2013
He shoots he scoresAs group procurement manager at the  150-year-old Football Association (FA),  Ian Fenwick can actually claim to have a  direct impact on the quality of football in  the UK. As a not-for-profit organisation, all  the money he helps the organisation save  is put back into the game. "If we're wasting money, we're limiting our ability to reinvest  in the game and grass roots football." 14 March 2013
It's good to talkProcurement professionals are known for helping each other out. So if you want some assistance, where do  you start? Helen Gilbert reports. 14 March 2013
Lessons in leanWhy is it that the well-established principles of lean supply have yet to be more broadly embraced? John Hatton takes a look and examines one sector that would particularly benefit from its adoption. 14 March 2013
Making the gradesCIPS is introducing new qualifications. Here, it explains the changes. 14 March 2013
Time is MoneyPeter O Ocheng urges procurement professionals in Africa to invest in time management, arguing that this commodity is becoming increasingly valuable to businesses and individuals. 14 March 2013
More than skin deepProcurement in the cosmetics industry is fast-paced, works ahead of time and must balance the need for quality and value with innovation, sustainability and compliance. Pooja Kondhia reports. 14 February 2013
Diary of an acquisitionWhat happens when one company takes over another? David Kemp, who was at the centre of an acquisition, explains. 14 February 2013
Hospitable workingMichelle Hanson has worked for Sodexo for more than 30 years. Now, as commercial director for the UK & Ireland business, she controls spend of £400 million a year with 7,000 suppliers, responsible for supply chain, marketing and systems. SM asked her about strategy and the challenges facing the catering and FM firm. 14 February 2013
Toasting successDrinks company Diageo is finding growth in Africa through its strategy of diversification, says Rebecca Ellinor. 14 February 2013
CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013Could you or your team be an award winner in 2013? Get your entry in now for the chance to shine. 11 February 2013

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