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
The CPO Crunch
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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
Research: New approaches to uncovering sub-tier risks
In partnership with GEP: Discover how procurement can improve its oversight of, and ability to mitigate, sub-tier threats
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
CPO Compass 2025
In partnership with Ivalua: Experts deep-dive into the macro trends that will influence procurement strategies in the coming years
Research: Strategic Planning Primer 2025
Benchmark your function and discover the actions that leading organisations take to supercharge performance
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
Plotting the path to net-zero: Developing Scope 3 data capabilities
In partnership with Emitwise: Businesses must elevate their capabilities – and those of their suppliers – to calculate supply chain emissions accurately
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