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How to build an automotive industry from scratch
01 May 2025
Trump's tariffs are having global effects. In Ghana, they could help stimulate the country's ambitions to become West Africa's automotive hub. Find how in this special report from our Africa correspondent Jason Mitchell.
Trump's tariffs are having global effects. In Ghana, they could help stimulate the country's ambitions to become West Africa's automotive hub. Find how in this special report from our Africa correspondent Jason Mitchell.
Beyond the day job: events and networking fuels professional growth
28 April 2025
Engaging with your local CIPS branch offers a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and exchange ideas. Pauline King MCIPS, head group procurement at Swiss Re and co-chair of the CIPS Switzerland (CH) branch, reflects on the impact being part of the network has had on her career.
Engaging with your local CIPS branch offers a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and exchange ideas. Pauline King MCIPS, head group procurement at Swiss Re and co-chair of the CIPS Switzerland (CH) branch, reflects on the impact being part of the network has had on her career.
4 tips for procuring AI-powered technology
14 April 2025
Procuring AI represents an exciting opportunity for the procurement function, but also demands a well-rounded strategy. Declan Kevener, partner at TPP Procurement and creator of a new CIPS AI training course, offers four key considerations to help you buy safely and smartly.
Procuring AI represents an exciting opportunity for the procurement function, but also demands a well-rounded strategy. Declan Kevener, partner at TPP Procurement and creator of a new CIPS AI training course, offers four key considerations to help you buy safely and smartly.
Trump's tariff turmoil fuels record supply chain anxiety
10 April 2025
Procurement and supply chain leaders are experiencing record levels of anxiety, finds the latest CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply Pulse Survey.
Procurement and supply chain leaders are experiencing record levels of anxiety, finds the latest CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply Pulse Survey.
A low-carbon shift: rethinking Zambia's copper supply chain
10 April 2025
Copper is crucial to the energy transition and Zambia is at the forefront of the race to supply. But with growing dependence on the mineral, how can the mining industry increase its extraction rate while keeping carbon emissions in check? This is the story of how one mine in the heart of the country's mineral-rich Copperbelt is tackling its scope one emissions.
Copper is crucial to the energy transition and Zambia is at the forefront of the race to supply. But with growing dependence on the mineral, how can the mining industry increase its extraction rate while keeping carbon emissions in check? This is the story of how one mine in the heart of the country's mineral-rich Copperbelt is tackling its scope one emissions.
FCIPS: A route to honing leadership and advancing procurement excellence
07 April 2025
Sachith Balage reflects on his FCIPS journey, highlighting leadership development, mentorship, and his impact on procurement strategies.
Sachith Balage reflects on his FCIPS journey, highlighting leadership development, mentorship, and his impact on procurement strategies.