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  • Let’s take this outsideOutsourcing technology can save money, but choose the wrong supplier and it will cost you dearly, says Jimmy Desai 04 March 2010

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  • Credit only where it’s dueOur company uses an energy consultant to find the best deal for gas and electricity. During recent negotiations the consultant has only found deals where we would have to pay a substantial retainer. Is this normal, and what can be done about it? 02 March 2010

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  • Industry activity builds in USEconomic activity in the US continued to strengthen across all sectors last month, according to the latest figures from the Institute for Supply Management. 04 March 2010

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  • Part one: Reputation revivalThe perception of procurement is one of Shirley Cooper’s themes for her CIPS presidency. Here are her basic tips to ensure buyers are viewed as professional and competent 04 March 2010
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  • CIPS AWARDS 2010 crop Enter the CIPS/SM AwardsThis year’s CIPS Supply Management Awards, which celebrate and reward excellence in purchasing and supply, are open for entry. 26 February 2010
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The 2010 CIPS Supply Management Awards is now open for entries.

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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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  • Industry activity builds in US Economic activity in the US continued to strengthen across all sectors last month, according to the latest figures from the Institute for Supply Management.

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  • Let’s take this outsideOutsourcing technology can save money, but choose the wrong supplier and it will cost you dearly, says Jimmy Desai
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