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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
  • Whistle © Shutterstock Olympic starsWhen it comes to laying on the Olympic Games in London this year, procurement is centre stage. Adam Leach meets LOCOG's top team. 10 May 2012
  • "Powering through the pressures" illustration © Pierre-Paul Pariseau Powering through the pressuresEnergy costs will remain challenging for some years to come. David Thomas explains why and what you can do about it. 10 May 2012
  • Andrew Smith, Hampshire County Council 'Who can afford sovereignty?'Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the man who has been given responsibility for helping to improve procurement at councils across England and finds out what he considers "the big problem" to be. 10 May 2012
  • "Skilled set" illustration © Ahoy There Skilled setThe recruitment market for procurement and supply chain professionals in southern Africa is extremely buoyant and is set to continue that way, as 
Tim Smedley explains. 10 May 2012
  • Illustration from "Delving into divestments" © Marta Cerdá at debut art Delving into divestmentsAs the austere climate causes companies to slice 
up their assets, it has not only presented organisations 
with opportunities to snap up bargains, but 
encouraged them to re-evaluate what 
assets they wish to retain, says Nick Martindale. 12 April 2012
  • Gerard Cantwell, Aggregate Industries 'It is not going to be one solution fits all, not in this business'As director of procurement at Aggregate Industries, Gerard Cantwell is keen to simplify a complex organisation. He talks to Steve Bagshaw about the challenge and his plans for change. 12 April 2012
  • Office Depot logo How procurement and facilities management can work togetherSM joined forces with sister magazine FM World at a recent roundtable debate to find out what both industries really think of each other - and how they can unite. 12 April 2012
  • Break the deadlockHas your career stalled? Elaine Porteous gives five pointers for those considering moving up or moving on. 12 April 2012
  • "Breaking down the barriers" illustration, Henry Obasi Breaking down the barriersWomen are still banging their heads on the glass ceiling, but is this the case for those in procurement? Rebecca Ellinor talks to industry leaders to find out if there is a problem. 15 March 2012
  • Rachel Lee headshot © Sam Kesteven We just 
get on and do itNorland provides facilities management for buildings including Wembley Stadium, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Greater London Authority. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to procurement director Rachel Lee about how she runs its purchasing operation. 15 March 2012
  • Factory chimneys and pollution © Dreamstime Setting standards on carbonThe publication of international standards on how to chart the carbon footprint of your supply chain is a significant milestone for buyers, reports Elisabeth Jeffries. 15 March 2012
  • Helicopter at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan © Defence Imagery 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
  • Funnel illustration - "The right mix to get the right deal" - March 2012 The right mix to get the right dealTender processes can be haphazard affairs completed by low-level buyers to obtain a 'price' to purchase a commodity. But if handled under different principles, the results can be improved, as Billy Bell shows 
in this six-point guide. 15 March 2012
  • Web Exclusive: The four factors for successful public purchasingHow can public sector procurement improve value for money? Tom McGuffog explains. 05 March 2012
  • HR vs procurement feature picture © Akin Falope Personnel DevelopmentIt used to be a case of 'HR versus procurement', but now the two functions are starting to work together to great effect, finds Helen Gilbert. 16 February 2012
  • CIPS SM Awards © Sam Kesteven CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012It's that time of year again the CIPS SM Awards are now open for entries. 16 February 2012
  • Doctors © Dreamstime Green GiantThe NHS is taking strides to promote sustainable practice among suppliers and staff and with its vast purchasing power, any changes it makes 
could have a significant impact, says Anita Boniface. 16 February 2012
  • Personal effectsEnhancing procurement effectiveness is key to sustainable success, but buyers first need to enhance the effectiveness of their own functions to ensure maximum progress. Sigi Osagie gives six areas to take action. 16 February 2012
  • Factory emissions Web Exclusive: Climate change revolutionSimon Ramsay from University of Exeter Business School explains low-carbon procurement from strategy to supply implementation. 15 February 2012
  • "Creative Industry" illustration - January 2012 - by Ahoy There Creative industryGenerating innovative ideas and approaches isn't always easy. Jamie Napper offers tips to help you and 
your teams think differently. 17 January 2012
  • Leading by exampleAs procurement teams target inefficiencies to cope with cost cutting measures, they are helped by new processes and techniques that can deliver further savings. 17 January 2012
  • John Deere tractor © Deere & Company Back to basicsIt is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective, 
says Angus Craig. 17 January 2012
  • Schools of Thought logo Schools of thoughtProcurement professionals tell Rebecca Ellinor how they got an audience with school children to persuade them to consider a purchasing career. 17 January 2012
  • "Power Steering" illustration: Jason Ford Power steeringIn order to get the best out of 
your procurement team, you first 
need to empower them. 17 January 2012
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