Browsing: Sourcing and procurement

Growth in the UK services sector stalled at the beginning of 2010 as a result of snow-related disruptions which undermined activity and new business, according to the latest CIPS/Markit report on services.

Confidence is on the up in the UK service sector, according to the CIPS/Markit Business Activity Index which rose to 56.8 in December from 56.6 in November.

Let’s start with the good news – growth is back on the agenda after one of the toughest years on record, and the new year promises to bring new supply chain opportunities – along with a few challenges.

What constitutes a dynamic supply chain and how do you bring all the elements into alignment to maximise its potential? Dr John Gattorna has the answers and will be the keynote speaker at the Extended Supply Chain conference

UK manufacturing is moving out of recession at last, according to the Purchasing Managers Index produced by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply and Markit.

Former Wates supply chain manager John Bermingham has launched a “no saving, no fee” cost reduction company which aims to cut supplier costs by up to 50 per cent

The current procurement climate of short-term goals and targets driven by the recession is raising questions over how much capacity organisations have to find lasting solutions to key issues, according to the latest survey of chief procurement officers by