As procurement’s role expands into revenue generation, leaders will likely face ethical dilemmas
David Rae
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CPO Crunch: Basic instincts
CPOs embarking on complex M&A would be well advised to start with three simple questions
CPO Crunch: Revenue on the rise
A growing number of leaders are beginning to refocus their energy on value and innovation
CPO Crunch: Take your head out of the sand
Leaders must choose – seize the opportunity of AI and drive change or have it done to you
CPO Crunch: Thinking beyond procurement in 2027
As functional boundaries begin to blur, leaders face new and increasingly complex challenges
CPO Crunch: Procurement’s AI paradox
With Bill Gates among those concerned by AI’s impact on humanity, CPOs must consider how people fit in an automated future
CPO Crunch: Make time to put yourself first
The worst thing a leader can do is use the pressures of the job as an excuse to not invest in themselves
CPO Crunch: When it comes to data, sometimes less is more
Turning down the volume can help CPOs focus on what matters
CPO Crunch: Aussies’ rules for successful digitalisation
Leaders in Sydney shared the secrets of their digital successes
CPO Crunch: Focusing on the big picture
As new tariff announcements create noise, CPOs must concentrate on navigating long-term shifts
CPO Crunch: A merging of worlds at Ovation
More than 50 leaders gathered to discuss visions of a complex future full of opportunity
CPO Crunch: The return of supplier-enabled innovation
A whitepaper from Clariant illustrates how supplier innovation can provide a ‘fast track to mutual growth’
CPO Crunch: Over-index on people-led impact
While AI remains top of mind, leaders should not overlook the value that people continue to deliver
CPO Crunch: Cause for (cautious) optimism
Leaders face a series of bleak risks – but have the power to turn this into a competitive advantage
CPO Crunch: Building for the next crisis
While the US and Iran have reached a deal, CPOs will continue to deal with the impact of the Gulf conflict
CPO Crunch: Putting procurement at the heart of rapid investment
National Grid’s Simon Harnett shared how his team is playing a defining role in a £70bn infrastructure rollout
CPO Crunch: Communication key to cyber response
Faced with supply disruption, everyone knowing their roles and clear communication can make all the difference
CPO Crunch: Reserving judgement on the balance between automation and human input
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