IFPSM ezine reader survey

We are carrying out another short survey to assess how you rate the content provided by IFPSM ezine – the articles you value most and those that are less relevant to you.

The responses to these 12 questions will help us make sure our future content more accurately reflects your needs. If you could therefore spend three minutes completing the anonymous (we would like only your job title and country) questionnaire, it would be hugely appreciated.

Rest assured the findings of this research will be used for internal purposes only.

Please click here to take part in the research.

Thanks very much,

Steve Bagshaw, Editor, IFPSM ezine
Charles Holden, Director General, IFPSM

LATEST ISSUE: September 2010

LATEST NEWS

Grave errors at national cemetery caused by poor procurementThe US army has promised to introduce new procedures at Arlington National Cemetery after an investigation revealed up to 6,600 graves may be unmarked or mislabelled.
Electronics buyers at risk from Chinese vendorsElectronics firms manufacturing in China could be at risk if suppliers fail to enforce local labour laws.
Companies must be aggressive to tackle rising flight costsAirlines are regaining their pricing power over corporate travellers, as the trend of falling ticket prices comes to an end with the economic recovery.
Ohio places ban on state outsourcing dealsThe US state of Ohio has prohibited the outsourcing of services to foreign countries in an effort to stimulate the states economy.
Euro purchasers happier with outsourced IT vendorsThe rate of European IT outsourcing deals is set to increase, according to research firm Equaterra.
Carpet cleaning corruption claims spark police investigationTwo facilities management firms caught up in an investigation into alleged corruption between a subcontractor and Canadian government employees have reiterated their zero tolerance policies on unethical behaviour.

FEATURES

Emergency reactionsNatural disasters, such as the recent floods in Pakistan, require complex supply chains to support aid efforts. But, says David Swanson, there are many parallels with the commercial world and the two could learn from each other.
Driving strategy with suppliersThe automotive industry has quickly had to learn the value of strategic supplier management to prevent problems. Marc Helmold provides some advice and guidance on why it is important and how to apply it.