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CIPS Launches Situation Room to Support Procurement and Supply Professionals Amid Middle East Crisis

25 March 2026

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has launched a dedicated Situation Room to provide procurement and supply chain professionals with real time updates and expert insights on the escalating Middle East crisis.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has launched a dedicated Situation Room to provide procurement and supply chain professionals with real time updates and expert insights on the escalating Middle East crisis.
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CIPS Foundation helps children’s charity to turn the page on book poverty

25 March 2026

CIPS Foundation helps children’s charity to turn the page on book poverty.

CIPS Foundation helps children’s charity to turn the page on book poverty.
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Longstanding Corporate Ethics Award Holders Near a Decade of Accreditation

17 March 2026

Congratulations to Leidos Supply Limited, part of Leidos and TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), two of our longest standing CIPS Corporate Ethics award holders, who have proudly maintained their accreditation for nearly a decade.

Congratulations to Leidos Supply Limited, part of Leidos and TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), two of our longest standing CIPS Corporate Ethics award holders, who have proudly maintained their accreditation for nearly a decade.
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CIPS Launches India Operations

16 March 2026

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has announced the launch of its India operations, marking a significant step towards strengthening professional procurement standards and capability development in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has announced the launch of its India operations, marking a significant step towards strengthening professional procurement standards and capability development in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.
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CIPS polling reveals growing uncertainty across global supply chains as Strait of Hormuz crisis unfolds

10 March 2026

New snap polling from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) paints an uncertain picture for global supply chains as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt one of the world’s most critical trade and energy corridors.

New snap polling from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) paints an uncertain picture for global supply chains as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt one of the world’s most critical trade and energy corridors.

Chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards

24 February 2026

Professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people have written to the Government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth.

Professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people have written to the Government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth.