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Topical opinions on procurement issues from purchasing and supply chain professionals

Outsourcing on the rise? No worries, say purchasersBuyers are not concerned that a rise in procurement outsourcing (PO) will lead to job losses in the profession, SM has found. 02 March 2010
Buyers miss out on bonusesNearly three-quarters of buyers are not rewarded for hitting savings targets, according to the latest SM100 poll. 12 February 2010
Quarter of organisations ignore dangers of conflict of interestMany organisations do not have rules to prevent staff participating in deals where they have a conflict of interest, the latest SM100 poll has revealed. 19 January 2010
Spend is top priority for 2010Cost-cutting and gaining control of more spend areas will dominate purchasers’ priorities this year, according to an SM survey. 07 January 2010
Buying bad at selling the jobTwo-thirds of buyers believe the procurement profession is poor at getting the brightest and best to work in purchasing and supply chain management. 03 December 2009
Make purchasing attractiveThe latest SM100 poll reveals how procurement is failing to appeal to potential entrants. The profession needs to work on its image, reports Carly Chynoweth 03 December 2009

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Got an opinion? Join the "SM 100" and have your say
Would you like to share your views on procurement issues?
SM is looking for 100 purchasing and supply chain professionals to take part in fortnightly polls which will be featured in the magazine. People from all levels are welcome, from junior buyers to chief procurement officers, and from both the private and public sectors.

Those interested will become part of the "SM 100" and be asked a simple "yes/no" question by e-mail every two weeks on a topical issue.

SM will maintain anonymity for those not wishing to be identified. For those wishing to be named, there will be the opportunity to be quoted on some issues.

This is a chance to have your views reflected in SM every issue - and it will take only 30 seconds.

If you are interested in joining the SM100 panel, please e-mail jake.kanter@supplymanagment.com and put "SM 100" in the subject field.

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Make your choice

I’m sure many of you reading this now can think of decisions you have made in your own career, for better or worse, that have affected its course. But do these choices have greater implications at the moment? 12 March 2010

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