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Wetherspoon raises the barInterview: Paul Brimmer, Head of purchasing, Wetherspoon The rapid expansion of one of the UK’s best known pub chains has presented opportunities and challenges for the firm’s procurement professionals 04 March 2010
Nine regıons, one languageKPMG has linked up its procurement offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Mark Powderham tells Rebecca Ellinor how it works 05 November 2009
Reputation, relationships, right nowIncoming CIPS president Shirley Cooper tells Rebecca Ellinor about her leadership aims for the next 12 months 22 October 2009
Rank InsiderReviving the fortunes of gaming firm Rank couldn't be left to chance. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to purchasing director Austen Bushrod 08 October 2009
Setting the standardDavid Noble, the new CEO of CIPS, tells SM about his plans for the institute and the profession both in the UK and across the globe 10 September 2009
Golden rulesCompanies need to start using common sense to survive, says business thinker Dr Eli Goldratt. Rebecca Ellinor distils his words of wisdom 06 August 2009
Cheap thrillsThe UK's top tourist attractions expect a busy season as holidaymakers seek value breaks. Jill Reilly speaks to three buyers 06 August 2009
Power steeringThe economic crash has hit the car market hard. Rebecca Ellinor asks Volvo CPO Bernt Ejbyfeldt how he is dealing with the aftermath 09 July 2009
Capability is everythingThe OGC is now 'more relevant and influential' than before, according to chief executive Nigel Smith. He tells Steve Bagshaw about what's improved and what lies ahead 09 July 2009
Better biddingE-auctions have been around for a while, but are they being used to their full potential? Rebecca Ellinor asks buyers and providers how purchasers can achieve the best results 25 June 2009
Linton's GoalsTom Linton, CPO at LG Electronics, plans to make the firm's procurement function into the world's best. He tells Rebecca Ellinor about his totally new approach 14 May 2009
Routes to successAfter 30 years in the public sector, Steve Rowsell has turned to the private side. Paul Snell asks him about his experience as interim procurement director of Europe's largest construction project, Crossrail 30 April 2009
Chips with everythingThe programme of procurement at the Identity & Passport Service is one of the largest civil government IT projects. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the man responsible, Bill Crothers 02 April 2009
Noble deedsAs CPO of a FTSE-listed manufacturer, David Noble has transformed procurement into a diverse global team that has the chief executive's full attention. Here he tells Rebecca Ellinor how he did it 08 January 2009
United for performanceSM talks to Odile Desforges, senior vice-president, Renault purchasing chairman and managing director of the Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organisation (RNPO) 01 September 2008

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Enter the CIPS/SM AwardsThis year’s CIPS Supply Management Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in purchasing and supply, are open for entry. 26 February 2010

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The 2010 CIPS Supply Management Awards is now open for entries.

The deadline for entries is 16 April 2010.

For more details go to cipssmawards.com

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The decisions we make

How often do you rely on your gut instinct during the day? And how does it affect your decision-making at work? 11 March 2010

PURCHASING MANAGERS' INDEX

Industry activity builds in US Economic activity in the US continued to strengthen across all sectors last month, according to the latest figures from the Institute for Supply Management.