There’s always a good feeling at the start of a New Year but there’s a particular buzz at ELP right now after the announcement that three of Europe’s top consultancies have joined us as global authors and supporters of the network in 2007.

Companies don’t come much bigger than Accenture, and when you add to them two of the European procurement sectors most influential consultancy firms in BrainNet and ProcServe, it’s little surprise that there’s some excitement.

Throughout the next 12 months these three companies will contribute articles, white papers and research to ELP, as well as sharing best practice information in procurement and supply chain management with our ever-expanding Network.

In a short space of time ELP has established itself as the most influential buying community in Europe, but, like the market itself, we’re not standing still waiting for things to happen.

Ideas and innovation are key concepts in procurement and 2007 is an exciting time to be involved in a business area that is taking an increasingly prominent role in the corporate agenda. Which is why bringing in outside views, opinions, and insight - whilst maintain editorial control - is important.

Their contributions will ensure that our members will, alongside our regular events, research, online news service and quarterly ELP magazine, continue to have access to the information that counts, when it’s needed most.