Well here we are at the start of a new year and a new segment from Buyers Meeting Point's Kelly Barner, who will tell us what to expect this first full week of January 2012.

For those who have been following us, Kelly has since the summer of 2011 has been providing us with the latest industry news, events and general happenings from the procurement world.

2012 promises even more excitement with major changes and global developments on the near horizon.