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Banking on changeI have been working in an investment bank for three years post-university, but I don't really enjoy it and think I would be much better suited to a role in procurement. With my banking experience, it's a drastic step and I am wary any employers would avoid me. Any advice?
UK service activity grows at highest rate for eight months"New products, better weather and increased foreign demand, alongside improved market conditions, have seen services sector activity grow at its fastest pace for eight months," said David Noble, CEO at CIPS.
Construction activity remains slow"The UK's construction sector showed signs of stabilisation in April, as it recorded its slowest decline in six months. This is a reasonable signal that things are a bit better," said David Noble, CEO of CIPS.
Manufacturing contraction starts to easeThe decline in activity in the UK manufacturing sector started to recover in April.
Warranty worriesMy company is a reseller of manufactured goods and one of our suppliers has gone into liquidation. What is our obligation when it comes to honouring the manufacturer's warranty on goods sold?
UK services sector growth avoids triple-dip recessionActivity in the sector continued to increase during March, while business confidence rose to its highest for 10 months.
Bad weather blamed for construction sector woesThe UK construction sector contracted again in March, albeit at a slower rate than the previous month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index.
UK manufacturing in grip of 'winter of discontent'Activity in the sector continued to decline in March, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index, as weak demand prompted manufacturers to scale back production.
Seeking a soft touchLately, I have been trying to improve my soft skills, but with little success. I have always been regarded as a reserved person. Is it possible for me to change my personality?
Services sector 'has a spring in its step'Activity in the UK services sector increased last month, with input costs rising at their fastest rate for 14 months.
Construction sector hits three-year lowThe UK construction industry shrank for the fourth month in a row, contracting at its fastest pace since October 2009.
Poor weather blamed for manufacturing sector contractionActivity in the industry shrank in February according to the Purchasing Managers' Index, due to bad weather, weak demand in Europe and an inability to take advantage of emerging markets.
Sponsorship opportunitiesHow can procurement make savings from procuring sponsorships  and events in an organisation where it is only involved in the  spend management and marketing is resistant to change?
Service sector beats weather to growThe industry returned to growth in January with the strongest increase since September 2012, buoyed by strong demand and new business.
Construction activity continues to declineOutput fell for the third month in a row in January, with contraction in all three sub-sectors - commercial, housing and civil engineering - for the first time since summer 2012.
Manufacturing sector expansion continues in 2013The industry experienced growth for the second month in a row, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index, with production reaching a 16-month high in January.
How to review complianceWe are a new organisation in the oil and gas industry and need help to implement a regular compliance-review programme across contracting and procurement to tackle issues usually addressed during audits.
Service sector shrinks for first time in two yearsA lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index for the sector.
UK construction sector paints 'a depressing picture'Activity in the building industry suffered the fastest rate of contraction since June last month, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index.
Manufacturing sector ends 2012 on a highThe industry returned to growth in December with the best result for 15 months, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index.
Disposable incomeI was interested in the results of the recent SM100 poll, which noted that buyers were involved in the disposal of used goods. What advice  would you give for someone aiming to set up such a system?
UK services see first fall in orders in almost two years"Growth of business activity in the services sector ground almost to a halt in November," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.
2012 'year to forget' as UK construction sector contractsNew order volumes in the construction sector have fallen at the steepest rate in more than three years, showing little sign of improvement for the year ahead.
UK manufacturing edges closer to stabilisationProduction rose for the first time in five months in November, but exports continued to deteriorate, with job cuts reported for the fourth month running.
Making business travel a pleasureMy new role will involve a great deal of overseas travel. Do you have any tips to help cope with the physical and mental impact?

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