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  • Green and desert landAs the Middle East powers ahead in global economic prominence, sustainability has become increasingly important. Nick Martindale looks at the role procurement has in putting greener practices in place. 11 April 2013
  • Journey PlanningWhat lies ahead for corporate travel buyers in 2013? Amon Cohen takes a look at a turbulent market. 17 January 2013
  • How to crack china's luxury marketWith China on course to be the top consumer of luxury goods, Omera Khan and Pat Brown look at what to consider before entering the fray. 17 January 2013
  • Under attackAs Ghana's offshore oil industry matures, risks from piracy are rising for the supply chain, says Anna Reitman. 17 January 2013
  • Military precisionNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization - HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation won awards for its innovative approach to countering 
the threat of IEDs. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the winners. 11 October 2012
  • International deliveryThe Royal Mail Group's procurement team demonstrated commercial expertise and great innovation for its project to benefit from booming China-to-Europe business. 11 October 2012
  • Growing painsUnlike most of the world, Africa is strong in economic terms, but to ensure that development comes with growth, buyers have a vital role to play, says Adam Leach. 07 June 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fast track to successPaul Snell catches up with Muna Abdulla Bin Zouba'a, procurement manager at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (Yas Marina Circuit) to 
discuss her career. 28 March 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
  • Back to basicsIt is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective, 
says Angus Craig. 17 January 2012
  • Poorly Made in ChinaPaul Midler, John Wiley & Sons, £11.99, 4 stars. 08 December 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
  • A clear path to progressBotswana is more developed than most African nations. But there is still corruption that needs to be tackled and more recognition for buyers could help, finds Angeline Albert 17 March 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
  • The Christmas Power PlayToys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis 09 December 2010
  • African schemeSouth Africa is using preferred supplier selection as a tool to create a fairer society. Nick Martindale looks at what this means for businesses 25 November 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
  • The India Wayby Peter Cappelli, Harbir Singh, Jitendra Singh & Michael Useem 
Harvard Business Press, £19.99 12 October 2010
  • US manufacturing grows, but at a slower rateEconomic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in September for the 14th consecutive month. 03 October 2010
  • East may not be bestAt first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership 30 September 2010
  • In the driving seatBy breaking free of over-powerful glass suppliers, Jaguar Land Rover reduced its costs and created a competitive marketplace 30 September 2010
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