Beyond transformation
A growing number of leaders believe procurement must focus on delivering business impact, not reinventing the function
Find opportunity during the chaos of a trade war
Although US-based companies are reeling, global organisations may be able to leverage the excess supply for suppliers in other countries
The CPO Crunch
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Look forwards, not back
Procurement continues to drive meaningful and purpose-driven impact, despite a backdrop of cynicism and fire-fighting
Preparing for a global tipping point
If markets are struggling to cope with the chaos, then so too are CPOs
CPOs must separate the signal from the noise to help manage disruption
In an uncertain environment, leaders need to be prepared to move quickly when bluster becomes fact
The return of the multinational
The much-discussed slowdown of globalisation is about to speed up
Staying the course amid disruption
Despite current headwinds, the fundamentals of business will endure
Tariff announcements remind CPOs to balance the near and long term
While many leaders are focusing on recent policy decisions, they must also ensure their teams are continually improving to meet long-term challenges
Unleashing the power of productivity
An empowering and energising culture has a key role in delivering fresh value
Procurement’s ‘Transformation Era’
The function’s continuing evolution is a cause for celebration
Supply chains in the spotlight
As politicians continue to ask tough questions, CPOs will need answers
Focus on the presence
Leaders should aim to communicate with the board more confidently and frequently
Looking back, looking forward
After a topsy-turvy 2024, there will be more to come in 2025
Unlocking exponential value
Danone demonstrates the rewards of getting supplier collaboration right
Keep committed to diversity
CPOs are uniquely placed to redress longstanding inequalities in business
A formula for success
A recent CPO conversation revealed the secrets of a successful transformation
Avoiding the AInxiety trap
Finding progress on AI hard? Feeling left behind? You’re not alone
Take time to think differently and challenge your norms
Pausing to reflect and view the world through a new lens is always time well spent
Break out of the blue-chip bubble
CPOs must ask themselves if they are doing enough to drive sustainability right through the value chain
The revenue generation
Procurement Enabled Revenue may mark the next step in the function’s evolution
CPO Crunch: Keep calm and carry on
Amid a challenging environment, procurement chiefs remain composed and prepared as they manage disruptions
CPO Crunch: The future’s bright
The coming years hold unique promise for CPOs – if they can get the fundamentals right
CPO Crunch: A productive event
Every leader wants their organisation to be more productive, developing a structured approach to that conundrum is a different matter, however
CPO Crunch: Stories > numbers
Master the art of storytelling to win C-suite buy-in when lacking quality data
CPO Crunch: See savings as a starting point
Cutting costs is back in fashion – but delivering savings should not be leaders’ only goal
CPO Crunch: A brave new world calls for brave new strategies
A ‘post-global’ era requires CPOs to evolve their thinking
CPO Crunch: Staying the course to net-zero
Regardless of regulators, CPOs remain committed to delivering sustainable value
CPO Crunch: Why CPOs oughta start thinking about water
A ‘hidden’ $77bn risk means your supply chain’s ‘water footprint’ could soon become a critical KPI
CPO Crunch: Data-sharing is caring
Greater internal collaboration could help solve a host of data difficulties – for procurement and the business
CPO Crunch: The gold standard of supply chain sustainability
Chief procurement officers raising the bar for sustainability share the secrets of their success
CPO Crunch: Together, Better, Further, Stronger
Pooling knowledge and amplifying the different conversations taking place across boardroom will help CPOs to deliver deeper Scope 3 reductions
CPO Crunch: Take time to zoom in and help stamp out modern slavery
Labour abuses are a blight on our world, but CPOs have the power to deliver change
Being a CPO: Probably the best job in the world
Ovation 2024 provided a timely reminder to us all of the importance of the chief procurement officer role
CPO Crunch: Let’s get rational about ESG
Arguments surrounding ESG risk compromising long-term value delivery