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  • 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
  • Take a leaf from CanadaUK public sector buyers could look to Canada for pointers on how to make drastic cuts in the budget. Nick Martindale outlines the lessons that can be learnt 02 September 2010
  • ART for life's sakeThe purchase and supply of anti-retroviral drugs is vitally important in southern Africa, explains Tatum Anderson 02 September 2010
  • Cracking ChinaSwitching your sourcing to the world's third largest economy can save you 30 per cent. But getting in there is no easy matter, say Mitch Cosani and Charles Avery 22 July 2010
  • Stay in the loopBusinesses in South Africa have made sharp adjustments in their supply chains in the economic downturn. James Sey examines the trends. 08 July 2010
  • Storyville: When China Met AfricaBBC4, 21 June, 10pm 2 out of 5 08 July 2010
  • In the driver's seatA new era in automotive supplier working relations offers lessons for all, says John W Henke Jr 24 June 2010
  • China feels the strainAs volatile markets send shockwaves through the economy, Bradley A Feuling examines the implications for the Chinese supply chain 24 June 2010
  • What a scoopThe 2010 CIPS Southern Africa Procurement Awards celebrate the achievements of some of the region's top performers. SM sees how four of the winners won the judges' admiration and hearts. 24 June 2010
  • Meet Barbara Kux...Siemens' first female board member and Fortune magazine's sixth most powerful woman in business. 10 June 2010
  • Looking upwardsDelegates at the ISM conference were advised to develop their influencing skills if they want to reach the top. By Rebecca Ellinor in San Diego. 10 June 2010
  • Recipe for successFollow the basic method for the purchase-to-pay process, explains Sigi Osagie, and buyers and sellers connected with your organisation will be happy with the result 10 June 2010
  • Africa scoresThe newest signing for CIPS was officially unveiled at the annual Pan-African conference. Neil Oelofse reports from Johannesburg 27 May 2010
  • Reach for the starsSouth Africa aims to be one of the top destinations for conferences, but there is still work to be done. Alan Newton looks at Africa's burgeoning events and meetings industry 13 May 2010
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  • Travel and legal deal to save NZ public sector $178 millionThe deal, struck with airlines and law firms, is available to all agencies in the public sector including up to 2,500 schools. 18 December 2011 00:00:00
  • Forum shoppingConsider at the outset which court has the right to hear disputes when a contract has European supply elements. Jurisdiction is a key factor in formulating litigation strategy. 08 December 2011 01:00:00
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