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From procurement graduate to department head in eight years
05 March 2024
Success is about "turning up" and finding efficiency in lethargic processes, says former CIPS Young Talent award-winner Alice Bray-Paroli.
Success is about "turning up" and finding efficiency in lethargic processes, says former CIPS Young Talent award-winner Alice Bray-Paroli.
What does the future hold for procurement and supply?
26 October 2023
There's no denying it's been a few disruptive years around the world, with procurement and supply professionals facing many overlapping disruptions. There's been Covid-19, the Suez Canal blockage, the impact of Brexit, the invasion of Ukraine, trade wars, shortages and rocketing inflation - so what does the future hold for the procurement and supply profession?
There's no denying it's been a few disruptive years around the world, with procurement and supply professionals facing many overlapping disruptions. There's been Covid-19, the Suez Canal blockage, the impact of Brexit, the invasion of Ukraine, trade wars, shortages and rocketing inflation - so what does the future hold for the procurement and supply profession?
A beginner’s guide to geopolitics for procurement professionals
07 November 2024
Geopolitics is procurement’s problem. Procurement professionals must understand what it means for their company and its supply chains.
Geopolitics is procurement’s problem. Procurement professionals must understand what it means for their company and its supply chains.
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.
How to structure a global procurement team
02 May 2024
Building a global procurement team? This is what you need to know, according to conversation on CIPS Connect.
Building a global procurement team? This is what you need to know, according to conversation on CIPS Connect.
The essential green skills for procurement leaders
13 September 2024
Procurement leaders need to develop green skills to stay relevant and effective in an increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous world.
Procurement leaders need to develop green skills to stay relevant and effective in an increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous world.