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CIPS Appoints Chief Futurist to Help Shape the Future of Global Procurement

15 May 2026

CIPS has appointed Dr Graham Norris as Chief Futurist, a newly created role designed to bring strategic foresight, thought leadership and future-focused capability to the heart of the Institute's work on behalf of the global procurement and supply profession

CIPS has appointed Dr Graham Norris as Chief Futurist, a newly created role designed to bring strategic foresight, thought leadership and future-focused capability to the heart of the Institute's work on behalf of the global procurement and supply profession
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CIPS Launches “The Great Conversation” to Shape the Future of the Global Procurement and Supply Profession

30 April 2026

CIPS has announced the launch of The Great Conversation, a global initiative designed to engage procurement and supply professionals in a worldwide dialogue defining the future of the profession.

CIPS has announced the launch of The Great Conversation, a global initiative designed to engage procurement and supply professionals in a worldwide dialogue defining the future of the profession.
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Volunteer Newsletter December 2025 | CIPS

22 April 2026

Welcome to the April update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities.

Welcome to the April update, an opportunity to share and celebrate your volunteering activities.
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89% cite conflict risk as supply chain fears hit record high and costs surge

21 April 2026

Global supply chains are entering a period of sustained and systemic disruption, with procurement and supply chain professionals reporting the highest levels of short and long-term anxiety on record, as geopolitical conflict and escalating trade instability drive sharp increases in costs across logistics, energy and critical inputs.

Global supply chains are entering a period of sustained and systemic disruption, with procurement and supply chain professionals reporting the highest levels of short and long-term anxiety on record, as geopolitical conflict and escalating trade instability drive sharp increases in costs across logistics, energy and critical inputs.
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CIPS Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Sardar Beant Singh State University, Punjab

10 April 2026

CIPS has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sardar Beant Singh State University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, Punjab marking a significant step in strengthening procurement and supply chain education within India’s higher education ecosystem.

CIPS has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sardar Beant Singh State University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, Punjab marking a significant step in strengthening procurement and supply chain education within India’s higher education ecosystem.
Four men stand in the foreground of a stage, holding up documents in red folders. They are positioned in front of a large banner that reads 'SARDAR BEANT SINGH STATE UNIVERSITY, GURDASPUR' and commemorates the '5th Foundation Day April 01, 2026.'

CIPS Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Sardar Beant Singh State University, Punjab

10 April 2026

CIPS has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sardar Beant Singh State University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, Punjab marking a significant step in strengthening procurement and supply chain education within India’s higher education ecosystem.

CIPS has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sardar Beant Singh State University (SBSSU), Gurdaspur, Punjab marking a significant step in strengthening procurement and supply chain education within India’s higher education ecosystem.