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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?
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.
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.
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
Presenting the factsWe are looking to attract global suppliers to tender. What's the best way to position ourselves to do this?
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.
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
Food for thoughtEnsuring your supply chain traceability and quality control processes are robust will keep consumers and suppliers satisfied, as well as EU legislators sweet, says Donal McDaid
Put direct spend through its pacesWhat are your thoughts on applying a formal tendering process to direct spend? I think it is a tool for indirect spend and we should proceed carefully. What should we be aware of?
Commit to canvassFinding out what suppliers really think can enhance your relationship with them, says Andrew Hillman
A polished cleaning proposalI have been asked to investigate outsourcing the cleaning service within my organisation. Could you advise how I would go about doing so while ensuring that I get value for money?
Level the playing fieldEmbracing supplier diversity brings big business benefits, says Mayank Shah. But it's not simply a box to be ticked under CSR it needs integrating into corporate strategy
Good news for US manufacturing growthManufacturing activity in the US continues to grow with new orders and jobs on the rise, the latest monthly PMI report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows.
Give, get givenThe application of transaction cost economics to supply chain management can transform business relationships and boost performance levels, as Richard Wilding explains
Eurozone suffers retail sales slideRetail sales in the eurozone fell slightly last month after a bumper summer boosted by good weather and the World Cup football tournament.

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