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  • Construction activity remains slow"The UK's construction sector showed signs of stabilisation in April, as it recorded its slowest decline in six months. This is a reasonable signal that things are a bit better," said David Noble, CEO of CIPS.
  • CIPS News - April 2013A Vine time had by all; Call for a procurement licence to practise; Elected members aid direction of institute; FirstRand promotes excellence with Corporate Award; CIPS tackles horse meat crisis; South Africa launch for African mentorship drive; Dale Carnegie school gives advice on stakeholders.
  • Service sector shrinks for first time in two yearsA lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index for the sector.
  • UK services sector grows slowlyThe industry continued to expand, but the latest Purchasing Managers' Index has recorded its weakest reading in 22 months.
  • Going the distanceSusan Rashid weighs up the benefits of distance learning as opposed to classroom learning and lists some considerations.
  • Keeping stakeholders in the loopI've been asked to write a stakeholder engagement strategy. How should I get started and what should it include?
  • CIPS News - July 2012Solihull students win challenge; CIPS graduation ceremony highlights routes to success; CIPS and the Cabinet Office commit to partnership; Arup gains gold award accreditation for sustainability; Roundup; Partnership with ITM travel purchasers announced; CIPS receives warm welcome at Polish summit
  • Keeping to the codeWe have recently introduced a new code of conduct for our suppliers. What is the best way to inform vendors of what is now expected of them? Senior procurement manager, Cheshire
  • Rise in new orders lifts construction activity to 21-month high"The particularly encouraging news is that the improvement in confidence is generating more jobs, with employment rising modestly," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit.
  • ''Bleak winter'' for manufacturing sectorAccording to CIPS CEO David Noble the sector is in for a gloomy period in the next few months.
  • Services sector sees only 'small ray of sunshine'"New business will need to pick up to prevent a downturn in both business activity and employment in the final quarter of 2011," says Markit chief economist.
  • Calling in the SMEsDo you have any tips on how I can structure my tender to encourage the participation of small- to medium-sized businesses in the process?
  • An intelligent pursuitConducting a supply market analysis for any given commodity is a skill every supply chain professional should master. Elaine Porteous provides some pointers
  • Assessing suppliers that double as distributorsI'm running a number of supplier appraisals and have hit a snag in that a few of our critical vendors are distributors. Which areas should I focus on in an assessment since they do not manufacture or own the design?
  • Room for manoeuvre in a monopolyWe are about to enter negotiations with a monopoly supplier. Can you suggest any ways in which we could win better terms?
  • Controlling interestI am preparing a tender for a multi-site maintenance, repair and overhaul procurement and supply and need some tips, especially on putting in controls to monitor supply/usage and spend.
  • The route to successRoad congestion can make route planning a complicated issue. Professor Richard Eglese explains how schedules based on time-varying speeds can benefit drivers - and cut carbon.
  • Know your suppliersEffective negotiation relies on access to information about suppliers, their partners and the markets they operate in. Karim Iskandar explains how data can get you a better deal.
  • UK construction: Growth remains ''sluggish''Clients' deferring of spending decisions has limited new business opportunities in the building sector, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index found.
  • Huge divergence in European manufacturing recoveryStrong growth in the manufacturing sector in Germany and France contrasted with contractions in Spain and Greece, the latest Markit Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index found.
  • Sustainable savingsOne of the key problems of the continuing emphasis on cost reduction is the serious damage that it can do to the supply chain. But this doesn't have to be the case, says Ray Carter
  • Customer satisfactionAs the public sector faces huge cuts, Michelle Reid explains the ways in which customer involvement in areas such as housing can be a huge step to achieving value for money.
  • Presenting the factsWe are looking to attract global suppliers to tender. What's the best way to position ourselves to do this?
  • Manufacturing posts stronger growth figuresGrowth of UK manufacturing production accelerated steeply in October, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
  • Mileage in respectWould your suppliers go above and beyond the call of duty for you should the need arise? To ensure they do so, you need to treat them fairly, says Sue Hornibrook
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