As reported today by the PLN, a recent survey found that half of UK-based businesses check their suppliers for compliance to the UK Bribery Act. Interestingly, a mere 6% of the sample in the by Ernst & Young research stated that they would re-tender if they found a non-compliant supplier.

When I’m not writing about procurement, I’m busy playing the trumpet. It’s hard to fit in because these purchasing blogs don’t write themselves, but it’s a rewarding hobby.

In recent research that the PIU has conducted, we asked CPOs about the future of the economy. This was referenced to both the world as well as their local or regional economy. The response was mixed.

Buyers are often nervous about suppliers deploying a 'divide and conquer' strategy to selling. However, there’s nothing stopping turning this approach on its head.

For many in the business world, the summer months are a peaceful period spent on a sunny beach. Buyers, however, are worried as category plans are urgently being forged for the next year.

There is a perennial discussion within PLN towers about social media. It's clear that procurement still doesn't get it, but will these new technologies change the way we do sourcing?

Another Latin American state moves to the left, as Peru elects Ollanta Humala to the presidency. The question is whether the new leader will modernise the economy or confront foreign businesses.