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Getting a purchase on trainingBuying external training can cost big bucks and has some big challenges. Chris Atkins looks at how to go about it. 08 July 2010

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The point of no returnWhen a quote from a supplier says that the product cannot be cancelled or returned. Is this legal? Surely this contravenes the Sale of Goods Act or the Distance Selling Regulations. 02 September 2010

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Slump in house building slows construction growthReduced growth in house building is weighing down the UK construction sector, which is experiencing a slowdown in expansion for the third consecutive month. 02 September 2010

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Give, get givenThe application of transaction cost economics to supply chain management can transform business relationships and boost performance levels, as Richard Wilding explains 02 September 2010

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May the best team winWhat happened when Supply Management pitted two teams of experienced procurement and supply chain professionals against each other in London to source and buy a selection of weird and wonderful items? Watch video highlights and read a full account of the action 03 August 2010

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The CIPS Conference 2010 will be held at Kings Place, London on 23 September 2010.

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Find out who has made the short list for the 2010 CIPS Supply Management Awards

For more information, including how to book your table, go to cipssmawards.com

OJEU debate misses the point
Let’s ask why are so many organisations so bad at running compliant EU procurement processes? Let’s ask why do they take nine, 12 or 18 months to run competitions the legislation allows to be done in about three? 02 September 2010

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Slump in house building slows construction growth Reduced growth in house building is weighing down the UK construction sector, which is experiencing a slowdown in expansion for the third consecutive month.

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