CPO Compass 2024
Insights into the long-term technological, geopolitical and ESG trends that will impact procurement teams this decade
Read MoreFormer Nato secretary general on Israel-Hamas war: ‘This conflict is being imported into our societies’
Diplomat Jaap de Hoop Scheffer shares his insights to help business leaders understand the complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict
Read MoreHow procurement teams are using ChatGPT and what they’re using it for
As functions continue to get to grips with ChatGPT, leaders discuss their early successes with the technology – and the risks they are wary of
Read MoreEffective cash management to maximise value in a downturn
Under-pressure buyers may find supply chain finance offers a means of unlocking value from the supply base
Read MorePrioritisation, cooperation and story-telling: How CPOs and their teams are contributing to growth
Leaders discussed the steps they are taking to align with corporate strategy to maximise the function’s impact and drive value
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Category Planning Guide 2024: Enabling peak performance
Research into the activities that will enable category managers to maximise their productivity plus key category benchmarks
Read MoreFrom decoupling to derisking: CPOs reveal their China strategies
With businesses questioning both their exposure to – and reliance on – China-based suppliers, CPOs discussed the options they are exploring
Read MoreEmphasising collaboration and data: the new rules of negotiation
In the face of persistent inflation and profiteering, buyers must refresh their negotiation toolkits if they are to deliver value
Read MoreDeveloping effective business partnerships amid volatility
Despite inflationary headwinds, the current environment offers buyers a chance to improve their leverage with stakeholders
Read MoreJim Townsend: ‘Procurement will enter a new space in terms of influence’
The former Walgreens Boots Alliance CPO shares his thoughts on how the function can remain strategically relevant
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High-velocity procurement
Making the right move before anyone else can deliver significant business benefits. This report reveals how CPOs are improving the function’s speed and impact
Read MoreUCB’s Sebastien Bals on using technology to get ahead of supply disruption
Accessing supply chain insights quickly is crucial if buyers are to respond to – or anticipate – threats, says the CPO of UCB
Read MoreUrenco CPO: ‘We will only weather this storm if we work together’
Suppliers supported Urenco during the pandemic, now it’s helping partners overcome the polycrisis, says Tony Roberts
Read MoreHow to partner with social enterprises to deliver more socially responsible supply chains
Adjusting processes to work with social enterprises could enable firms to accomplish their ESG targets and cater to ever-more conscientious consumers
Read MoreMarielle Beyer on becoming a customer of choice and teaming with sales to tackle inflation
The Roche CPO explains how internal partnering has helped minimise the impact of inflation
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Beiersdorf’s approach to implementing a “one source of truth” data platform
The FMCG company was able to substantially streamline the process both of maintaining and accessing data for its procurement team
Read MoreAudi works with suppliers to close the loop on automotive glass
In an industry first, the German automaker and partners have successfully developed recycled automotive glass made partly from irreparable car windshields
Read MoreSEI Lookbook
A collection of case studies detailing how leading-edge companies have fostered supplier innovation and brought new ideas to market
Read MoreCBRE works with suppliers to achieve zero waste and improve circularity at client sites
The real estate services and investment company leverages policy, contracts, net-zero goals and data to drive circular practices in its supply chain
Read MoreThe Mars Global Services approach to transforming indirects into a value generator
The global food company’s indirect function has elevated its capabilities, systems, and corporate culture to drive top-class performance
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Category Excellence Playbook part three: Management
Thought-provoking guidance and time-saving templates focused on stakeholder engagement and supplier management
Read MoreCategory Excellence Playbook part two: Implementation
Thought-provoking guidance and time-saving templates focused on sourcing, negotiation and risk management
Read MoreCategory Excellence Playbook
A tool to enable buyers to elevate their end-to-end category process, document their thinking and develop a robust strategy
Read MoreCategory Excellence Playbook part one: Opportunity
Thought-provoking guidance and time-saving templates focused on identifying business needs, market analysis and category strategy development
Read MoreProcurement job descriptions
As the role of procurement evolves, so too is the nature of jobs that CPOs are hiring for
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