Monthly Archives: September 2012

The proposed BAE Systems and EADS “merger” has prompted me to reflect on the impact of changes in company structure, in particular takeovers and the subsequent effect on a buying organisation. Whilst the BAE EADS fusion is far from a done deal, other mergers have not necessarily benefited customers. When I first studied Mergers and […]

Procurement specialist recognised for Olympics support Stephen Ashcroft of Sustainable Procurement specialists Brian Farrington Ltd has been selected to be included in an exhibition to highlight the Northwest region’s contribution to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Thousands of people from across the Northwest have been directly involved in projects connected with the Games and the […]

Today’s risk briefing is prompted by a report on a Performance Audit of San Bernadino International Airport Operations, Development and Construction Activities. The report is dated June 6, 2011. It highlights what can happen in the absence of robust due diligence and lack of robust financial controls. The report concludes that SBIAA has not established […]