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  • Amazon closes gap on Apple in supply chain rankingGartner's Supply Chain Top 25, out today, said: Amazon is a great example of an 'orchestrator' that goes beyond simply borrowing and adapting others' best practices and consistently defies conventional wisdom. 22 May 2012
  • Procurement outsourcing value hits $11 billion"Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption," said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group. 20 May 2012
  • One in four businesses seek alternative to oilA total of 69 per cent research respondents cited the price of Brent Crude oil remaining above $100 per barrel as the primary reason to move away from using it. 18 May 2012
  • Hilton launches centre for sustainable procurementThe hotel chain is collaborating with sustainability group BSR to provide a resource for best practice and information for all buyers on purchasing sustainably. 16 May 2012
  • Chrysler and GM improve SRM, but still trail rivalsThe two US automotive manufacturers have shown improvement in supplier relations for the fifth consecutive year, but fail to overtake their competitors in the annual study of vendor attitudes. 14 May 2012
  • Microsoft's procurement reboot delivers millions in savingsThe technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend. 11 May 2012
  • BP details supply chain response to oil spillThe supply chain team at the oil and gas firm had to contend with opportunistic 'suppliers' and a shortage of clean-up products in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. 11 May 2012
  • Package dealsConsolidation between airlines is a growing trend, but where does this leave buyers when 
it comes to negotiating the best rates? 10 May 2012
  • Procurement helps American Red Cross surviveThe non-profit organisation's CEO Gail McGovern has paid tribute to the "big difference" made by the function since it was centralised and paid tribute to its "fabulous" CPO Jill Bossi. 10 May 2012
  • Shocks in the systemDo you fully understand the fees and charges applied by your travel management company? Ensure you do, or you could be in for a nasty surprise. 10 May 2012
  • Powering through the pressuresEnergy costs will remain challenging for some years to come. David Thomas explains why and what you can do about it. 10 May 2012
  • Italy expands role of local public servicesA recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. 10 May 2012
  • CIPS News - May 2012Annual General Meeting Notice; CIPS Africa office launched; Network Rail on track with CIPS corporate award; Birmingham celebrates the past and builds for the future; Dragon academies compete for trophy; CIPS Africa leads professional body initiative 10 May 2012
  • Exxaro strikes gold at CIPS Pan African Awards 2012The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night. 09 May 2012
  • Leaders must focus on creating 'surplus value'Handling greater demands on your team is not about getting more people, but about getting more out of your people according to leadership expert Tommy Weir. 07 May 2012
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  • Powering aheadWith plans to build four civil nuclear power units, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is boosting economic development and energising local industry, finds Charlotte Kan. 03 April 2012
  • Military precisıonMaintaining Afghanistan's Camp Bastion requires a unique set of skills so when the MoD outsourced the role, it first put bidders through rigorous paces. 15 March 2012

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    Sustainable procurement advocate Shaun McCarthy explains why US businesses are investing in this area despite scepticism in some quarters. 21 May 2012
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