UCB CPO Sebastien Bals on using technology to get ahead of supply chain disruptions
Accessing supply chain insights quickly is crucial if buyers are to respond to – or anticipate – threats amid the polycrisis, says UCB’s procurement chief
Urenco CPO: Working together key to weathering the polycrisis
Suppliers supported Urenco during the pandemic, now it’s helping partners overcome the polycrisis, says Tony Roberts
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10 lessons from CPOs leading procurement’s response to the polycrisis
Procurement has a vital role to play in tackling the challenges that businesses continue to face: here are the actions leaders are taking
DuPont CPO Gonzalez on geopolitical risks, building relationships and prioritising amid the polycrisis
Miguel Gonzalez explains why the chemical company’s strong emphasis on strategy has been key to surviving disruption
Tim Snow on managing risks in a polycrisis: ‘We go as deep as Tier-7’
The Inmarsat CPO explains why his organisation has a ‘profoundly different’ approach to supply chain threats amid the polycrisis
Managing risks, priorities and talent: Nestlé’s approach to the polycrisis
Nestlé is leveraging its experience of managing a host of different risks to navigate the polycrisis, explains CPO Patricia Stroup
Hiring freezes threaten to halt procurement’s expansion plans
Notwithstanding economic uncertainty, Procurement Leaders members indicate teams will grow by an average of 8% in 2023
How worried should procurement be about the relaxation of China’s ‘zero-Covid’ policy?
While the changes have the potential to get China’s economy moving, signs of a surge in the number of infections have stoked fears of major disruption
IBM’s Bob Murphy: ‘I would define procurement as the catalyst to get things done’
The IBM CPO reveals how his team’s efforts to scout new suppliers, collaborate both internally and externally, as well as work in a more agile manner are paying off
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Lene Aabo-Bjerregaard on close communication and collaboration in a crisis
Although Novozymes has developed a tool to categorise material risk, its CPO explains why close supplier relationships can be the most effective mitigation lever
Eric Espinasse interview: ‘The more we depend on a supplier, the closer we need to be to them’
The Ferring CPO explains how the company is strengthening relationships with its key suppliers – and helping them to manage rising energy bills
Interview: Barilla turns to multisourcing, new supplier markets and technology to overcome risks
Amid inflation, shortages and volatile commodity markets, the pasta maker is leveraging internal and external relationships, says CPO Luigi Ganazzoli
China beyond the headlines: Understanding the outlook for 2023 and beyond
From the future of zero-Covid to geopolitical tensions, Procurement Leaders explores the issues in China that CPOs should monitor
Talent emerges as the key to unlocking procurement’s potential
Delivering cost savings has this year been unseated from the number one spot on the list of procurement priorities for 2023
Harnessing the power of supplier collaboration and innovation
Although buyers understand the merits of forging deeper relationships with strategic suppliers, many organisations risk leaving value on the table due to inefficiencies in people, processes and technology
Functional Capabilities: Elevating Procurement in an age of Disruption
Amid the disruption that envelops global businesses, procurement teams are under increasing pressure to deliver to enterprise goals and find bottom-line savings. At this pivotal moment, leaders must transform their people, processes and technology.
The Scarcity Economy
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Time to reshape procurement to meet a changing landscape and new board expectations
As we move into another year of extreme uncertainty, the glare of CEOs, boards and wider executive committee members will become even more focused on supply-side risks and opportunities
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