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The Chartered Institute of Purchasing Supply and the US Institute for Supply Management have agreed a reciprocal arrangement that allows members of each organisation to apply for professional credentials from the other.

The German army has beaten its savings targets since outsourcing its clothing management. Savings of some £127 million (145m euros) more than the targeted savings of £630 million (718m euros), during the 12-year contract period, have been achieved so far.

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.