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Business Change case studies

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
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
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
Ready for take-off...NATS is among the first companies in the UK to be awarded certification in collaborative business partnering. Rebecca Ellinor finds out more 30 September 2010
Check out the changeA transformation at the Co-op has seen its procurement function become a high performer with an excellent internal reputation 30 September 2010
Right to the coreTyrannical, secretive - and a huge success. Richard Brass investigates how Apple devised the ultimate supply chain 27 May 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
Know the scoreA collaborative supplier evaluation project reinvigorated the supply chain at US home improvement chain Masco. Cheryl Phillips and Steven Melnyk explain how it was achieved 08 October 2009

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Five propositions to get the attention of the CEOProcurement professionals need to address the issues that keep chief executives awake at night to increase their corporate standing, the CIPS Middle East Conference heard.

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Meeting approvalQuantifying the cost of meetings and creating a strategy will produce greater benefits than simply saving money 21 January 2010
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

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David Atkinson, the founder of Four Pillars writes about aspiration and reality in procurement transformation.

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