
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
While many leaders are focusing on recent policy decisions, they must also ensure their teams are continually improving to meet long-term challenges
An empowering and energising culture has a key role in delivering fresh value
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The function’s continuing evolution is a cause for celebration
As politicians continue to ask tough questions, CPOs will need answers
Leaders should aim to communicate with the board more confidently and frequently
After a topsy-turvy 2024, there will be more to come in 2025
Danone demonstrates the rewards of getting supplier collaboration right
CPOs are uniquely placed to redress longstanding inequalities in business
A recent CPO conversation revealed the secrets of a successful transformation
Finding progress on AI hard? Feeling left behind? You’re not alone
Pausing to reflect and view the world through a new lens is always time well spent
CPOs must ask themselves if they are doing enough to drive sustainability right through the value chain
Procurement Enabled Revenue may mark the next step in the function’s evolution
Amid a challenging environment, procurement chiefs remain composed and prepared as they manage disruptions
The coming years hold unique promise for CPOs – if they can get the fundamentals right
Every leader wants their organisation to be more productive, developing a structured approach to that conundrum is a different matter, however
Master the art of storytelling to win C-suite buy-in when lacking quality data
Cutting costs is back in fashion – but delivering savings should not be leaders’ only goal
A ‘post-global’ era requires CPOs to evolve their thinking
Regardless of regulators, CPOs remain committed to delivering sustainable value
A ‘hidden’ $77bn risk means your supply chain’s ‘water footprint’ could soon become a critical KPI
Greater internal collaboration could help solve a host of data difficulties – for procurement and the business
Chief procurement officers raising the bar for sustainability share the secrets of their success
Pooling knowledge and amplifying the different conversations taking place across boardroom will help CPOs to deliver deeper Scope 3 reductions
Labour abuses are a blight on our world, but CPOs have the power to deliver change
Ovation 2024 provided a timely reminder to us all of the importance of the chief procurement officer role
Arguments surrounding ESG risk compromising long-term value delivery
Only by working together will procurement teams find a way to solve the Scope 3 conundrum
It’s never too early to think about who will follow in your footsteps
Reports of its demise may have been exaggerated, but the process will change
Achieving resilience is about much more than supply chain visibility
Procurement must be flexible, scalable, resilient, agile and efficient
Procurement’s value contribution goes well beyond cost, but few teams are actively measuring it
Last week’s gathering in London showed procurement has a platform from which to drive even greater impact
The World Procurement Congress and Awards beckon
Focusing on profit contribution can provide a starting point for improving supply chain transparency