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Green and desert landAs the Middle East powers ahead in global economic prominence, sustainability has become increasingly important. Nick Martindale looks at the role procurement has in putting greener practices in place. 11 April 2013
Business ScotlandBBC Radio 4, 30 March, 4 stars. 11 April 2013
More than skin deepProcurement in the cosmetics industry is fast-paced, works ahead of time and must balance the need for quality and value with innovation, sustainability and compliance. Pooja Kondhia reports. 14 February 2013
Power plantingImprovements such as a biomass boiler to cut down fossil fuel use and a project to make productive forests has led to Heathrow's success in corporate responsibility. 09 October 2012
Chasing the talentHow can you tell if candidates or colleagues at your organisation in other departments have the skills you need? And how do you attract them to work for you? Helen Gilbert finds out. 10 July 2012
Rising in the eastThe Middle East has a burgeoning demand for procurement expertise. But developing the profession in such an emerging, fast-growing region presents plenty of challenges as well as new opportunities. 10 July 2012
A driving forceMonths before the National Policing Improvement Agency ceases to exist,  Sue Moffatt and David Horne speak to Rebecca Ellinor about the legacy its procurement work will leave. 10 July 2012
Logistical nightmaresWith a poor rail network, high fuel costs and congested ports, moving goods around the region can be challenging. But new investment is on the way, as Nick Martindale reports. 10 July 2012
Olympic starsWhen it comes to laying on the Olympic Games in London this year, procurement is centre stage. Adam Leach meets LOCOG's top team. 10 May 2012
Powering through the pressuresEnergy costs will remain challenging for some years to come. David Thomas explains why and what you can do about it. 10 May 2012
Setting standards on carbonThe publication of international standards on how to chart the carbon footprint of your supply chain is a significant milestone for buyers, reports Elisabeth Jeffries. 15 March 2012
Green GiantThe NHS is taking strides to promote sustainable practice among suppliers and staff and with its vast purchasing power, any changes it makes  could have a significant impact, says Anita Boniface. 16 February 2012
Personal effectsEnhancing procurement effectiveness is key to sustainable success, but buyers first need to enhance the effectiveness of their own functions to ensure maximum progress. Sigi Osagie gives six areas to take action. 16 February 2012
Web Exclusive: Climate change revolutionSimon Ramsay from University of Exeter Business School explains low-carbon procurement from strategy to supply implementation. 15 February 2012
Driving  down  the costsA future of structurally higher fuel prices means managers need to take a firmly proactive approach to controlling fleet finances, says Richard Schooling. 10 November 2011
Turning pointThe UK offshore wind industry is one of the biggest investment programmes in the world. And with miles of coastline there's a huge opportunity but also a big challenge to ramp up a supply chain from scratch. Lindsay Clark reports 09 June 2011
Appetite for the best dealsRebecca Ellinor speaks to Anil Alim, procurement and supply chain director of Westbury Street Holdings, about taking risks, boardroom grillings and supplier relationships 17 March 2011
Contracts with a consciencePublic authorities will soon be legally required to build sustainability into contracts. Eleanor Aspey and Glenn Fletcher identify ways of doing this. 17 February 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
A sustained approachAs the prominence of sustainable development continues to rise, many procurement departments are developing strategies to tackle the issue, as Nick Martindale reports 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
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
What The Green Movement Got WrongChannel 4, Thursday 4 November, 2010, 10.20pm 4 out of 5 25 November 2010
The Right Thingby Sally Bibb Wiley, £14.99 4 out of 5 11 November 2010
Beacon of progressSurrey's streetlight-buying strategy has delivered savings, allowed more effective monitoring and cut the county's carbon emissions 30 September 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
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Beacon of progressSurrey's streetlight-buying strategy has delivered savings, allowed more effective monitoring and cut the county's carbon emissions 30 September 2010

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