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  • Cyber security - lock on digital screen © Shutterstock Shielding suppliers from the IT invadersThe Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council recently highlighted cyber attacks as an emerging threat to businesses. Lawyer Martin Sloan explains how organisations can ensure their suppliers mitigate this risk.
  • Poker player revealing their cards © Shutterstock Show your handClever procurement departments use suppliers as a gateway to innovation, quality and sustainability but that requires transparency. Remko van Hoek and Carlos Mena give four examples of it in action.
  • Business woman giving a presentation © iStock Seven steps to speak like a CFOUnless procurement and supply professionals develop the ability to communicate with senior executives on their terms, they risk being "stuck on the tactical hamster wheel", says Robert Rudzki.
  • Making Money illustration © Ian Dodds The growth generationStrategic procurement teams are no longer just 
saving money for their businesses. Rima Evans speaks to those who are branching out and are now making profit for their organisations.
  • "The CPO" book cover A novel approachThe role of the CPO has finally found 
its place in literature. Supply Business speaks to the authors of a new book that immortalises the role.
  • Purchasing consultancy illustration © Dan Haskett Mission impossible?Consultancy spend is an area rife for savings and is one of the 
final taboos of corporate expenditure. Nick Martindale looks 
at how and why procurement should get in on the action.
  • "The rise of the new global giants" annotated world map The rise of the new global giantsFrom the G7 to the E7, the power of the 
world's economies is shifting. CIPS economist John Glen considers the implications for global procurement and supply chains.
  • Different coloured pencils © Shutterstock Sharpening up their actSmaller, minority-owned suppliers in the US are often outperforming their larger counterparts – and are being snapped up as a result. But is this growing trend to use more diverse suppliers echoed across the world?
  • Confessions of indiscretionsStories of bribery and corruption make headlines worldwide. Reporting problems to the authorities could be a way to minimise the reputational and commercial impact of these, but are the incentives in the UK strong enough?
  • Starbucks sign © Akin Falope Taxing issuesDoes the furore over corporation tax avoidance give businesses another reputational concern? And if so, what can and should CFOs and CPOs do about it? Anna Scott finds out.
  • Nicholas Passaquin © Sam Kesteven It's about adding valueWith Thomson Reuters facing challenging times, procurement is embarking on a two-year improvement programme to help the group keep on track of its targets. Supply Business meets the man in charge of the changes
  • Quarry/open mine © Shutterstock Sector focus: miningLarge companies in the global mining sector have bucked the trend despite the downturn, but 'resource nationalism' and more regulation present challenges. Anna Scott examines three recent reports to provide a SWOT analysis of the industry.
  • Two heads of people with mechanisms communication gear © Shutterstock Meeting of mindsBalancing investment decisions, mitigating risk and identifying growth opportunities is all in a day's work for finance directors. Supply Business finds out their concerns – and future plans.
  • Workers in the Channel Tunnel © Alamy Curbing capital costsProcurement must convince business – as well as solutions providers – that it has a valuable role to play in ensuring big capital projects run both to time and on budget, says Chris Jones.
  • Paraglider © Shutterstock From gamekeeper to poacherHow can you prevent buyers leaving your company and using what they know 
to join a supplier 
to your business instead? And 
should you?
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