Finance
Smarter procurement critical to making savings in schools
New research into procurement in schools in England and Wales highlights the importance of smarter procurement in the face of keep reading
procurement
Operations
From the magazine: A framework for effective procurement
‘Effective procurement’ is the ability to obtain goods and services of the right quality, in the right quantity, delivered to keep reading
Operations
Try before you buy
A trial is a great way to test out products and systems before committing to a purchase. We explore the benefits keep reading
Operations
Is that your final offer?
We’re all familiar with negotiation – and many of us are likely to have put it into practice in other keep reading
ICT Matters
To lease or to purchase? – That is the question
If you’re looking to secure some new edtech for your school – or if your current lease on ICT equipment keep reading
News
Smarter procurement: A case for cross-school understanding of the procurement process
The old adage goes, ‘Many hands make light work’. While this is true in most scenarios, however, in some cases keep reading
News
Smarter procurement: How do you purchase for your school?
Our smarter procurement survey seeks to examine the areas that SBMs find most challenging in order to identify how the keep reading
Operations
From the magazine: The value of WOM in procurement
While beautifully designed marketing material might draw you in, a quick check with the SBL community will tell you – keep reading
News
Smarter procurement: Understanding your spend and identifying areas for potential savings
Understanding your school’s finances can help you to identify areas where savings can be made and makes it easier to keep reading
Operations
The benefits of building positive relationships with suppliers
How will supplier relationship management help you achieve better procurement outcomes for your school? Independent procurement consultant Naomi Clews, of keep reading