Articles
"Clinical decisions"
AstraZeneca CIPS Awards win A tailor-made online tool improved the purchasing of marketing services for over 20 pharmaceuticals brands.
Supply Management Magazine
October 2007
"Tomorrow's world"
While new technologies will help buyers, most should first capitalise on existing systems.
Supply Management Magazine
March 2007
"Perfect partners"
How can you ensure maximum value for money when using consultants?
Supply Management Magazine
March 2007
"Making the cuts"
The public sector has one year left to achieve the efficiency gains set out by the Gershon review
Supply Management Magazine
March 2007
"Home & dry"
B&Q CIPS Awards win
Supply Management Magazine
November 2006
"Procurement Outsourced"
Outsourcing of procurement was expected to take off in a big way but so far hasn't met up with expectations. Andrew Loken looks at why and what lies ahead.
Supply Management Magazine
October 2006
"A tailored approach"
Purchasing staff uniforms is a complex area where mistakes can be costly. Emma Clarke examines some of the pitfalls and shares tips from those who have got it right the benefits of adding some logic to the magic.
Supply Management Magazine
August 2006
"You do the ad, we'll do the numbers"
Procurement isn't always welcomed by marketers and ad agencies, but a new guide explains the benefits of adding some logic to the magic.
Supply Management Magazine
June 2006
"Procurement in a shrinking world"
When Mark Perera, editor of European Leaders in Procurement, invited a group of procurement leaders to join him for a summit on low-cost country sourcing, the result was insightful and challenging.
European Leaders in Procurement Magazine
May 2006
"Finders Keepers"
Don't spend time trying to find the last word in natty giveaways... choose a sourcing specialist whose local knowledge and global infrastructure will free your resources and guarantee hassle-free results.
Sales Promotion Magazine
November 2005
"An ideal candidate for procurement"
Businesses can cut their costs and improve performance by taking a structured approach to buying temporary and contract labour.
Sales Promotion Magazine
October 2005
"An outsourced procurement function requires effective management to make it work."
Nigel Herrington and Andrew Loken outline the relationships between a major company and its outsourced indirect spend team.
European Leaders in Procurement Magazine
August 2005
"Consultancy: a tricky area to tame"
An article taken from European Leaders in Procurement Magazine
Written by Ed Ainsworth, Director, 4C
April 2005
"Chemistry Lesson"
The Boots Company: Innovation and overall CIPS Awards Winners
Supply Management Magazine
November 2004