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  • 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
  • Thinking inside the boxThe DSDA's training and deployment scheme has streamlined the process of packing and returning equipment from war zones 30 September 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
  • On a carbon-cutting rollThe purchasing function has played a central role and achieved sensational results in Allied Bakeries' carbon reduction initiative 30 September 2010
  • Right to the coreTyrannical, secretive - and a huge success. Richard Brass investigates how Apple devised the ultimate supply chain 27 May 2010
  • Know the scoreA collaborative supplier evaluation project reinvigorated the supply chain at US home improvement chain Masco. Cheryl Phillips and Steven Melnyk explain how it was achieved 08 October 2009
  • A global revolutionA web portal is helping multinationals to share their experiences of embedding CSR into their supply chains.Adrienne Margolis reports 27 August 2009

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  • Oil spill and boat in ocean © iStock BP details supply chain response to oil spillThe supply chain team at the oil and gas firm had to contend with opportunistic 'suppliers' and a shortage of clean-up products in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
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  • Source of concernHow far you take responsible procurement through your supply chain depends on the potential risks or benefits, says Shaun McCarthy 27 August 2009
  • On your marksIt's essential to have the right supplier, but how do you decide who's fit for the job? Peter Smith examines the pros and cons of a few approaches to assessing bids and tenders 22 October 2009

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