Faced with supply disruption, everyone knowing their roles and clear communication can make all the difference
David Rae
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CPO Crunch: Reserving judgement
While AI can make decisions, it can’t build the trusted relationships linked to sound judgement
CPO Crunch: Think big, be bold or go home
The World Procurement Congress demonstrated how true leaders are moving forward with purpose
CPO Crunch: Building leadership muscle
With uncertainty now structural, we’ll ask leaders at WPC what they’re doing to win
CPO Crunch: Lessons in leadership, from an outgoing CPO
P&G’s Ana Elena Marziano shares the wisdom of her 37-year career
CPO Crunch: It’s all about the data
Love it or loathe it, getting clean, timely data is crucial to unlocking procurement’s potential
CPO Crunch: Making sustainability economically bombproof
CPOs must lead a mindset shift to progress successful, sustainable strategies
CPO Crunch: Oil and trouble as Pacific fuel supplies tighten
As leaders in Australia and New Zealand manage the risk of fuel shortages, there are lessons for CPOs elsewhere
CPO Crunch: Leaders demonstrate their adaptability, switching from crises to prizes
Procurement chiefs show their ability to switch between thoughtful planning and emergency response mode
CPO Crunch: Managing the complexity of ‘mega deals’
With M&A activity reaching new highs, CPOs must become comfortable managing uncertainty
CPO Crunch: Fresh talent, fresh vision promise to push procurement forward
Future leaders are showing the passion to ensure procurement thrives amid disruption
CPO Crunch: Unleash the best in your team
Developing business leaders with procurement skill sets is driving progress at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
CPO Crunch: Stoking procurement’s creative fire
Right-brained thinking could become an important asset for tomorrow’s CPO
CPO Crunch: Leaders can’t ignore the big, hairy questions
In a bamboozling environment, CPOs must confront the elephant in the room
CPO Crunch: Focusing on the ROI of AI
Developing a mind-blowing proof of concept shouldn’t be the main aim when it comes to technology
CPO Crunch: Reducing cost and complexity at Mondelēz International
Thomas Gaengler’s efforts show it’s possible to deliver resilience and financial impact
CPO Crunch: Talent strategies for a brave new world
CPOs must rip up the rulebook as we enter uncharted territory
CPO Crunch: Expanding procurement’s horizons, as well as the value it delivers
CPOs can ensure the supply chain is where innovation and sustainability intersect
CPO Crunch: Making time to become an early adapter
Despite short-term difficulties, leaders should think about the skills their teams need to thrive in future
CPO Crunch: Making sustainability sustainable
Leaders must look at sustainability in terms of value creation to drive progress