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What's driving our two-speed economy?

29 January 2024

Markets are predicting interest rate cuts, but are they jumping the gun, asks CIPS chief economist Dr John Glen.

Markets are predicting interest rate cuts, but are they jumping the gun, asks CIPS chief economist Dr John Glen.

Turning the tables: How to regain control in supplier negotiations

23 January 2024

Sebastian Moritz used game theory to help a client negotiate better terms with a supplier and a better deal as part of an IT upgrade.

Sebastian Moritz used game theory to help a client negotiate better terms with a supplier and a better deal as part of an IT upgrade.

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My MCIPS journey

22 January 2024

MCIPS opened doors for her career says Victoria Proctor, procurement manager at dentsu.

MCIPS opened doors for her career says Victoria Proctor, procurement manager at dentsu.

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How Sainsbury’s procurement team led the way in launching a new EV charging network

22 January 2024

When Sainsbury’s launched Smart Charge, its brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network at its supermarkets, it sought to bolster an area of UK infrastructure that falls short – and procurement was a vital player in the initiative.

When Sainsbury’s launched Smart Charge, its brand-new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging network at its supermarkets, it sought to bolster an area of UK infrastructure that falls short – and procurement was a vital player in the initiative.

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How to make procurement front and centre within your organisation

18 January 2024

Education, communication and collaboration are the answers to raising the profile of procurement and supply within an organisation says Dr Vera Ndrecaj.

Education, communication and collaboration are the answers to raising the profile of procurement and supply within an organisation says Dr Vera Ndrecaj.

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Meet our 2023 CIPS Symposium winners and finalists

18 January 2024

We hear from our 2023 CIPS Symposium winners and finalists, looking at the research pitches that won them the trophy.

We hear from our 2023 CIPS Symposium winners and finalists, looking at the research pitches that won them the trophy.