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  • Investment in the futureWhile investment banking has been somewhat off limits to purchasing professionals, applying procurement disciplines to this area can add significant value to a business. Guy Strafford explains how to get involved 14 July 2011

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  • The benefits of a contractI am searching for benchmarks on the difference between spend managed through a contract against off-contract spend. Is there a rule of thumb to say if spend was via a contract you expect x per cent better value for money? 11 January 2012

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  • Save a bundle on ITA best-practice model for IT procurement allows for a degree of market testing without the burden of running a full competitive tender process, says Simon Scarrott. 17 February 2011

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  • Join the Master classIt may take time, effort and finances, but an MBA provides valuable rewards, both personally and for your career. 17 January 2012

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  • CIPS Update - January 2012Vietnam seeks CIPS support; Recruitment service offers boost for job seekers; CIPS branch network is the 'heartland' of the profession; Q&A Grace Tsang, senior lecturer at the Hong; Annual branch conference; Honorary fellow shares knowledge; Improvement and innovation bring success at Home Office; CIPS links with Lebanon to support reform strategy 11 January 2012
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  • Adviser Q&A logo The benefits of a contractI am searching for benchmarks on the difference between spend managed through a contract against off-contract spend. Is there a rule of thumb to say if spend was via a contract you expect x per cent better value for money? 11 January 2012
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