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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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Mars Wrigley: Procurement’s role in combating climate change

09 April 2024

Procurement is on the frontline of driving sustainability at Mars Wrigley, chief procurement and sustainability officer Amanda Davies told us in a recent CIPS Futures podcast.

Procurement is on the frontline of driving sustainability at Mars Wrigley, chief procurement and sustainability officer Amanda Davies told us in a recent CIPS Futures podcast.
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Procuring giga-projects – Saudi Arabia’s journey to localisation

08 April 2024

Creating Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects has brought unprecedented challenges to procurement and supply chain professionals in the Kingdom. Is localisation the long-term solution?

Creating Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects has brought unprecedented challenges to procurement and supply chain professionals in the Kingdom. Is localisation the long-term solution?
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It’s time to rethink your rebate strategy

04 April 2024

Expert advice on how to reevaluate your approach to rebates to unlock better value and create win-win scenarios for you and your suppliers.

Expert advice on how to reevaluate your approach to rebates to unlock better value and create win-win scenarios for you and your suppliers.
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Turning the tables in negotiation

03 April 2024

Fiona Revell FCIPS negotiated a single source supplier down from a 99% price hike to just 22%.

Fiona Revell FCIPS negotiated a single source supplier down from a 99% price hike to just 22%.
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Which MCIPS route is best for me?

03 April 2024

It’s important to pick the right route to MCIPS, the globally recognised standard of procurement and supply excellence. Here are the options.

It’s important to pick the right route to MCIPS, the globally recognised standard of procurement and supply excellence. Here are the options.