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Portillo on the spotMichael Portillo, former MP and now a broadcaster and media commentator, will be speaking at this year's CIPS Conference. Steve Bagshaw quizzes him on purchasing, politics and profile-raising 22 July 2010
He's a sole manA sure-footed approach to business and buying has made John Timpson a trusted source of management advice, finds Rebecca Ellinor 08 July 2010
Meet Barbara Kux...Siemens' first female board member and Fortune magazine's sixth most powerful woman in business. 10 June 2010
A life of luxuryCamels and film star Ray-Bans - its all in a days work for Andrew Swift, global sourcing director at WhiteConcierge. Paul Snell discovers what high net worth individuals demand from buyers 27 May 2010
Wetherspoon raises the barThe rapid expansion of one of the UKs best known pub chains has presented opportunities and challenges for the firms procurement professionals 04 March 2010
Nine regions, 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

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May the best team winWhat happened when Supply Management pitted two teams of experienced procurement and supply chain professionals against each other in London to source and buy a selection of weird and wonderful items? Watch video highlights and read a full account of the action 03 August 2010

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OJEU debate misses the point
Let’s ask why are so many organisations so bad at running compliant EU procurement processes? Let’s ask why do they take nine, 12 or 18 months to run competitions the legislation allows to be done in about three? 02 September 2010