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Keep up-to-date with the latest CIPS news and the wider procurement and supply profession. Read our latest news and updates: news about client successes, membership updates and the economics and disruptions affecting our supply chains.
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CIPS OnDemand shortlisted for Learning Technologies Award

23 October 2026

CIPS OnDemand has been recognised in the Excellence in the Design of Learning Content – Commercial Sector category, following the submission Transforming Procurement Education: The CIPS OnDemand Approach, developed by CIPS in partnership with Kaplan.

CIPS OnDemand has been recognised in the Excellence in the Design of Learning Content – Commercial Sector category, following the submission Transforming Procurement Education: The CIPS OnDemand Approach, developed by CIPS in partnership with Kaplan.
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CIPS appoints new Trustees, Remko van Hoek and Michael Lewis

19 October 2026

CIPS has appointed Remko van Hoek and Michael Lewis to its Global Board of Trustees. Remko and Michael assume their positions immediately, having been voted onto the Board at the CIPS Annual General Meeting on 5 October 2026.

CIPS has appointed Remko van Hoek and Michael Lewis to its Global Board of Trustees. Remko and Michael assume their positions immediately, having been voted onto the Board at the CIPS Annual General Meeting on 5 October 2026.
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CIPS warns food technology and freight costs could double over Christmas

07 October 2026

Businesses and consumers could be hit hard in the run up to Christmas 2026 as continued supply-chain disruption will see double-digit price rises hitting transport, household staples, food and technology products the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is warning.

Businesses and consumers could be hit hard in the run up to Christmas 2026 as continued supply-chain disruption will see double-digit price rises hitting transport, household staples, food and technology products the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is warning.
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How CIPS responded to the Middle East crisis to support its members

06 October 2026

When the conflict in the Middle East escalated on 28 February 2026, CIPS saw the value in providing real-time analysis and guidance to support members facing an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.

When the conflict in the Middle East escalated on 28 February 2026, CIPS saw the value in providing real-time analysis and guidance to support members facing an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.
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CIPS partners with Digital Futurist, Dr Elouise Epstein, to help procurement professionals tackle AI

30 September 2026

CIPS announces new partnership with Dr Elouise Epstein, a globally recognised digital procurement futurist, to help procurement and supply professionals harness the rapidly evolving potential of AI.

CIPS announces new partnership with Dr Elouise Epstein, a globally recognised digital procurement futurist, to help procurement and supply professionals harness the rapidly evolving potential of AI.
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CIPS India partners with UTOPIIC to strengthen sustainable and resilient supply chains

30 September 2026

Three-year partnership with UTOPIIC Innovations will bring together procurement, sustainability and supply-chain leaders to strengthen responsible and resilient supply chains across India.

Three-year partnership with UTOPIIC Innovations will bring together procurement, sustainability and supply-chain leaders to strengthen responsible and resilient supply chains across India.