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  • Find your weakest linkIt has been said that 'proactive purchasing management is risk management', but not enough procurement teams are effectively managing risk. David Oxland and Richard Kettle offer some advice. 11 April 2013
  • Under attackAs Ghana's offshore oil industry matures, risks from piracy are rising for the supply chain, says Anna Reitman. 17 January 2013
  • In with the in crowdDrawing on the ideas of the masses to devise new goods or services is a concept now spreading to procurement. Nick Martindale looks at how crowdsourcing works. 08 November 2012
  • Slick operationOil and gas is a huge industry in the UK. Anna Scott looks 
at the market and supply chains that make it tick, the challenges they face and the opportunities for procurement. 13 September 2012
  • Meeting safety demandsStrategic risk management of meetings is 
still not widespread, but a failure to assess potential hazards could put your participants as well as your business in danger. 10 May 2012
  • Responsible ProcurementAlis Sindberg Hemmingsen & Henning, De Haas, 3 stars 12 April 2012
  • InflationNatural disasters, political unrest and poor harvests have all contributed to global price volatility and rising inflation. How are purchasers dealing with the challenge? 09 June 2011
  • A stitch in timeThe turbulent global climate is forcing companies to reconfigure their supply chains. To stay ahead of the game they must develop a culture that responds better to unexpected events. We can learn a lot from the fashion industry, says Omera Khan 12 May 2011
  • Comrades in armsA handful of CPOs from some of the UK's leading aerospace and defence companies have worked together to assure the very future of the industry, finds Rebecca Ellinor 14 April 2011
  • Research your riskWhat do you need to be great at project risk management? Bill Wright has the answers. 03 February 2011
  • Are your ethics sewn up?As a major fashion retailer recently discovered, a rogue supplier can damage your reputation. Helen Gilbert examines what buyers can do to prevent the problem. 20 January 2011
  • Future focusManaging increased risks, integration into the wider business and boosting innovation and growth is where the future of procurement lies, finds Rebecca Ellinor. 06 January 2011
  • The Christmas Power PlayToys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis 09 December 2010
  • Risking a fallKeeping suppliers and inventory to a minimum makes sense in terms of cost, but the risks of having fewer options may outweigh the savings, warns Betty Kildow 09 December 2010
  • Write out riskContracts need to be managed as a source of risk, with a focus on supply chain accountability carefully worded contracts are not enough, says Brian Henry 09 December 2010
  • The Bottom Line Plan BBBC Radio 4, 11 November 4 out of 5 09 December 2010
  • Work and playSocial networking tools are helping buyers to research suppliers and markets, raise their profiles and keep in touch with vendors, writes Nick Martindale 25 November 2010
  • African schemeSouth Africa is using preferred supplier selection as a tool to create a fairer society. Nick Martindale looks at what this means for businesses 25 November 2010
  • East may not be bestAt first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership 30 September 2010
  • A Short Guide to Procurement RiskBy Richard Russill, Gower, £17.99 22 July 2010
  • Stay in the loopBusinesses in South Africa have made sharp adjustments in their supply chains in the economic downturn. James Sey examines the trends. 08 July 2010
  • Take a look around youWith a renewed focus on risk, internal audits of procurement are on the rise. Paul Desrosiers looks at how to prepare 13 May 2010
  • Four keys to safer supplyThe growth of outsourcing and the impact of the recession have increased risk in the supply chain. Richard Stuart and Michael Tickle outline the areas buyers must focus on 19 November 2009
  • Ryanair threatens to dump BoeingIrish airline Ryanair has threatened to ditch supplier Boeing if it fails to pass on cost reductions. 02 November 2009
  • Paper cutsBuyers are reaping the benefits of diminishing spend and intense competition in the print trade, but is it all good news? Paul Snell reports 22 October 2009
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