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Latest Issue: October 2010

NEWS

India proposes procurement law to tackle corruptionThere is a strong case to introduce legislation governing public procurement to tackle corruption, according to the Indian government's anti-fraud watchdog.
Contracting processes cause inefficiency, says US defence secretaryThe US defence secretary Robert Gates has promised to tackle bureaucratic procurement processes that are making the US military's suppliers inefficient.
Purchasing could teach salespeople to negotiateBuyers could improve their sales colleagues' negotiation technique to generate more revenue for their firm.
Latin America gains ground in US outsourcingLatin America is closing the gap on China to become the second most popular outsourcing location for buyers in North America.
Job creation grinds to near-halt as global growth weakensAugust's Purchasing Managers' Index surveys signalled a further easing in global growth, with the pace of expansion slowing in both developed and emerging markets.
Wheat price forces buyers to source alternatives and landThe price of wheat has risen by 56 per cent since June because of poor weather, increased demand and lower production estimates, according to the World Bank.

FEATURES

Putting the CSR into supply chain practicesPressure on procurement and supply chain executives to tackle all aspects of sustainability in the supply chain is increasing. Randy Weston provides some advice on how to make it part of your business
Buyer, sell thyselfProcurement professionals are often urged to seize the opportunity to raise the profile of the profession. Martin Blake provides some advice on how this can be achieved