Pause and effect: CPOs accelerate localisation as US delays tariffs
Recent announcements have prompted leaders to double down on localisation efforts
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‘Remain calm and observe’: CPOs react to Trump’s executive orders
With a slew of policy announcements making headlines, procurement chiefs gathered to share their strategies
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Building compelling strategies through category excellence
Discover how leading organisations develop best-in-class category strategies
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CPO Compass 2025: Navigating the ‘business supercycle’
As politicians implement increasingly protectionist policies, leaders must develop their understanding of the wider forces driving this trend
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Is it time to re-evaluate your best levers for driving savings?
PL gathered three members of the community to share the levers they rely on to drive commercial performance
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Listen to your critics when creating supplier sustainability scorecards
Feedback from sceptics can help leaders identify issues and build more robust metrics
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In times of turmoil, CPOs owe their teams vision, clarity and vulnerability
Leaders must be able to articulate the function’s future and provide employees with clarity about their roles
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From cutting costs to making money: Meet the teams generating millions in revenue
With many CPOs under pressure to reduce procurement running costs, some leaders are taking a more proactive approach
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Prove the commercial value of sustainability to win support for ESG
Demonstrating the broader business impact of sustainability is can help leaders demonstrate its importance
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Make time to explore new solutions, rather than merely meet expectations
Times of uncertainty present an opportunity to go beyond business expectations – if leaders are bold enough to search for ideas
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CPOs respond to US tariffs and the start of a trade war
With new tariffs taking effect, leaders are looking for ways to minimise the impact
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Use leading indicators to keep complex projects on track
Forward-looking metrics will help buyers identify and resolve supplier issues before they affect progress
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Centre supplier management around stakeholder priorities
Rightsizing the number of strategic suppliers and aligning on stakeholder priorities can deliver significant value
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How procurement is responding to supplier diversity challenges
Despite a difficult external environment, leaders remain committed to their DEI goals
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Engaging and developing supply partners
Uncover new approaches to delivering competitive advantage by identifying and partnering with the right suppliers
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