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It’s always exciting to be part of something new but there’s also first-night nerves. I’m pleased to share these findings from the first ever CIPS Pulse survey. Over time our aim is to build a regular insight into the pinch points and pressures being experienced by global procurement and supply leaders – and to track trends and build a long-term picture. We have big goals.

How will artificial intelligence impact the future of procurement? Futurist Graham Norris explains.

Procurement professionals face an almost impossible task of achieving best value. This ask is at the fore in projects involving the use or installation of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) software, hardware, middleware or anything connecting to these types of systems.

Rob Douglas, CPO at Direct Line Group, unveils the tactics he deployed in a former role during a long-term tech deal in a duopoly market.

The ability to think strategically about the long-term future is something that can be nurtured, says organisational psychologist and futurist Graham Norris, who will be speaking at this year’s CIPS Futures conference.

Nobody likes an annual appraisal, but technology is making them better. Here's how procurement professionals can lean into that change and make appraisals more meaningful and impactful.