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  • 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
  • Manufacturing expansion acceleratesGrowth in UK manufacturing hit a 16-year high in December, a survey of buyers has found.
  • Set the standardsThe launch of specifications for sustainable procurement and collaborative working offers a powerful strategic weapon for purchasers and suppliers, as Sue Morecroft explains
  • UK construction: Growth remains ''sluggish''Clients' deferring of spending decisions has limited new business opportunities in the building sector, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index found.
  • Manufacturing posts stronger growth figuresGrowth of UK manufacturing production accelerated steeply in October, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
  • Streamline decision-makingOur business has a long-winded and low-threshold sign-off process. How can I convince bosses this can be done faster and more efficiently, while retaining oversight and control?
  • Speculate to innovateWe would like to encourage innovation among our suppliers, developing new products and services together. What is the best way to achieve this and what are the potential pitfalls? Senior buyer, Southampton
  • It's time to pop the questionWe have dealt with suppliers on an informal basis for more than six years. I have recommended to the company we sign formal deals with them. How can I do this without harming our relationship? Purchasing manager, Cheshire
  • Make it a group effortOrganisations that have a planned approach to negotiation are generally more successful financially. So why are buyers so reluctant to create a system for it, asks Andy Moorhouse
  • 'Two-speed recovery' fears amid service industry growthThe UK service sector continued its modest expansion in May, but a slowdown in new business is causing concern, according to the latest services PMI.
  • Ash cloud blamed for slowdown in services growthThe UK services industry continues to grow, but at a reduced rate, according to the latest CIPS/Markit services PMI.
  • European manufacturing hits 10-year highManufacturing in the eurozone expanded at the fastest rate in almost a decade this month, according to initial results from the monthly survey of purchasing managers.
  • Services industry grows while prices fallPrices charged by the UK services sector have fallen for the first time this year, according to the CIPS/Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index.
  • Construction still in doldrumsActivity in UK construction remained weaker than any other sector last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index.
  • Meeting approvalQuantifying the cost of meetings and creating a strategy will produce greater benefits than simply saving money
  • 'Little festive cheer' for constructionActivity in the UK construction industry continues to be dogged by the recession, as today it reports 21 months of successive contraction.
  • Manufacturing activity continues to growActivity in the UK manufacturing industry continued to swell last month, although at a slightly slower rate than in October.
  • Manufacturing activity reaches 23-month highActivity in the UK manufacturing industry showed significant improvement last month as growth in output and new orders regained momentum.
  • 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
  • Construction still badly affected by the recessionActivity in the UK construction sector contracted at the fastest rate since June, scuppering any hopes of a swift recovery.
  • Manufacturing recovery will not be quickActivity in the UK manufacturing industry contracted further last month, as growth in production reduced sharply.
  • Services sector activity boosted in UK and EuropeActivity in the services sector grew at its fastest rate in two years in August, according to latest CIPS/Markit UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index.
  • Construction sector 'sick man' of UK economyActivity in the UK construction sector showed a subtle improvement last month, but remained in decline.
  • Manufacturing recovery remains 'uncertain'Activity in the UK manufacturing industry slipped back into contraction last month, as growth in new orders slowed.
  • Services sector recovery 'unprecedented'The UK services sector continued to show marked improvement last month as activity rose to a 17-month high, according to the latest CIPS/Markit UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index.
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