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"If you don't speak up, how can your view be considered?"

23 October 2023

How do you build your internal profile as a procurement and supply professional? We talked to Kristina Andric, award-winning supplier manager at Tetra Pak.

How do you build your internal profile as a procurement and supply professional? We talked to Kristina Andric, award-winning supplier manager at Tetra Pak.

Ignatius Opiyo MCIPS

12 November 2025

Ignatius Opiyo earned his MCIPS designation after being awarded a CIPS Foundation bursary to complete his professional studies. His tips for success? Put down your phone and practice mindfulness to keep your stress levels down.

Ignatius Opiyo earned his MCIPS designation after being awarded a CIPS Foundation bursary to complete his professional studies. His tips for success? Put down your phone and practice mindfulness to keep your stress levels down.

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The importance of lifelong learning for procurement professionals

26 October 2023

In a rapidly changing world, keeping your knowledge and skills up to date has never been so important.

In a rapidly changing world, keeping your knowledge and skills up to date has never been so important.

A gateway to industry acknowledgement

19 February 2024

Having global recognition in my profession builds trust with clients says Thomas Jones in “My MCIPS Journey”.

Having global recognition in my profession builds trust with clients says Thomas Jones in “My MCIPS Journey”.

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Inflation in 2024: where are we headed?

08 December 2023

The rate of UK inflation is coming down. Phew. But prices are still historically high, and a two-speed economy may be emerging.

The rate of UK inflation is coming down. Phew. But prices are still historically high, and a two-speed economy may be emerging.

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How Innocent shook up its supply chain

12 January 2024

Innocent’s game-changing overhaul of its supply chain saw the 25-year-old drinks company bring 80% of its production in-house. It built its own sustainable factory at the port of Rotterdam and pioneered one of the world's first fully electric juice tanker trucks to produce greener drinks – a move that won Innocent the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2023. Find out how this trailblazing pivot has paid off.

Innocent’s game-changing overhaul of its supply chain saw the 25-year-old drinks company bring 80% of its production in-house. It built its own sustainable factory at the port of Rotterdam and pioneered one of the world's first fully electric juice tanker trucks to produce greener drinks – a move that won Innocent the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2023. Find out how this trailblazing pivot has paid off.