Look to build ‘experience capital’ to help bridge the gender divide
McKinsey partner Theano Liakopoulou says workplace experiences are key to progression
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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
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