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“It's urgent!” How to handle last-minute requests

05 January 2024

Three procurement professionals share experiences handling urgent requests, tight deadlines and poor time management in the supply chain.

Three procurement professionals share experiences handling urgent requests, tight deadlines and poor time management in the supply chain.

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“I don’t look and sound like many other leaders, but that’s what makes me different”

19 September 2024

CIPS’ 2024 Leader of the Year Jacqui Rock reflects on her unique leadership style; how procurement must use the language of executive boards; and the “enormous” pressures on the NHS.

CIPS’ 2024 Leader of the Year Jacqui Rock reflects on her unique leadership style; how procurement must use the language of executive boards; and the “enormous” pressures on the NHS.

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How procurement transformed Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout

01 May 2024

Procurement was instrumental in turning around Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Jane Wagner, who led the effort, shared how on the CIPS Futures podcast.

Procurement was instrumental in turning around Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Jane Wagner, who led the effort, shared how on the CIPS Futures podcast.

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“Procurement changed my life”

15 April 2024

The procurement and supply profession is uniquely placed to tackle issues of social inequality and social mobility, say the founders of a new social enterprise.

The procurement and supply profession is uniquely placed to tackle issues of social inequality and social mobility, say the founders of a new social enterprise.

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Nearshoring isn't a simple plug-and-play strategy

23 February 2024

Volatile times have produced ripe conditions for nearshoring, but this doesn’t represent a real uncoupling of East and West, explains CIPS economist John Glen.

Volatile times have produced ripe conditions for nearshoring, but this doesn’t represent a real uncoupling of East and West, explains CIPS economist John Glen.

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Facing the storm

24 April 2024

This is VUCA world on steroids and we must face it head-on, says CIPS economist Dr John Glen.

This is VUCA world on steroids and we must face it head-on, says CIPS economist Dr John Glen.