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  • The little black book of innovationBy Scott D Anthony 10 July 2012
  • Food for thoughtBy adopting a strategic approach to purchasing in three careful stages, Adelie Food Holdings has seen huge cost savings as well as a cut in supplier numbers 06 October 2011
  • 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
  • Investment in the futureWhile investment banking has been somewhat off limits to purchasing professionals, applying procurement disciplines to this area can add significant value to a business. Guy Strafford explains how to get involved 14 July 2011
  • CIPS Middle East conference round-upThe third CIPS Middle East Conference took place in Abu Dhabi on 22 May and attracted 200 delegates. 07 July 2011
  • InflationNatural disasters, political unrest and poor harvests have all contributed to global price volatility and rising inflation. How are purchasers dealing with the challenge? 09 June 2011
  • In the mixWhat do purchasers need to know to successfully manage mergers and acquisitions? Allison Ford-Langstaff and Mark Hubbard have the answers 12 May 2011
  • Blaze a trail for enterpriseThe goods and services that government purchases, the way it buys them and the terms it agrees to are all going to change, finds Rebecca Ellinor 17 March 2011
  • Contracts with a consciencePublic authorities will soon be legally required to build sustainability into contracts. Eleanor Aspey and Glenn Fletcher identify ways of doing this. 17 February 2011
  • The 5 Forces of Changeby Anthony Greenfield Management Books 2000, £14.99 03 February 2011
  • Are your ethics sewn up?As a major fashion retailer recently discovered, a rogue supplier can damage your reputation. Helen Gilbert examines what buyers can do to prevent the problem. 20 January 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
  • Think lean, sell valueSales and marketing remain resistant to lean principles - but procurement must bring them into the fold, says Dale Williams. 20 January 2011
  • Future focusManaging increased risks, integration into the wider business and boosting innovation and growth is where the future of procurement lies, finds Rebecca Ellinor. 06 January 2011
  • Let the games beginSocial networking, gaming concepts and augmented reality will soon become key tools in the world of procurement systems. Daniel Ball explains. 06 January 2011
  • Strategic Procurementby Caroline Booth
 Kogan Page, £19.99 5 out of 5 09 December 2010
  • Break through the cloudWhat should be considered before purchasing a cloud computing service? Victoria Rolton explains 11 November 2010
  • Organisation Culture - Getting it Rightby Naomi Stanford Economist, £12.99 4 out of 5 28 October 2010
  • What the spending review means for procurementAfter last week's announcement of the spending review, Steve Bagshaw spoke to John Collington, head of procurement for the Efficiency and Reform Group at the Cabinet Office, about the effects of the review on the procurement profession. 25 October 2010
  • A global profileCIPS chief executive David Noble tells Paul Snell about steering the institute on a bold, creative and international path 14 October 2010
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pumping out valueBDR Thermea's new procurement function has achieved dynamic results despite tough economic times and a company merger 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
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