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The TikTok effect: redesigning the supply chain to handle viral sales trends

01 September 2025

Whether it’s a pair of Adidas Samba trainers or a dupe for a high-end beauty product, TikTok has the power to propel products to sell-out status in a matter of seconds.

Whether it’s a pair of Adidas Samba trainers or a dupe for a high-end beauty product, TikTok has the power to propel products to sell-out status in a matter of seconds.
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Top procurement leaders share tips on how to push equality, diversity & inclusion forward

19 February 2024

How to dismantle the systemic barriers hindering progress across the procurement and supply profession.

How to dismantle the systemic barriers hindering progress across the procurement and supply profession.
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Procurement on edge as geopolitics redefines supply chain risk

07 July 2025

With the comfort of frictionless trade and stable globalisation continuing to unravel, we are in a new era of perpetual disruption that is forcing global supply chains to rethink growth, risk and resilience.

With the comfort of frictionless trade and stable globalisation continuing to unravel, we are in a new era of perpetual disruption that is forcing global supply chains to rethink growth, risk and resilience.
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Trump's tariff turmoil fuels record supply chain anxiety

10 April 2025

Procurement and supply chain leaders are experiencing record levels of anxiety, finds the latest CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply Pulse Survey.

Procurement and supply chain leaders are experiencing record levels of anxiety, finds the latest CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply Pulse Survey.

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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Value in volunteering: why procurement’s skillsets are required beyond your job

10 March 2025

Procurement and supply professionals can give back to society by taking on voluntary roles that ensure money is spent wisely. Gillian Askew FCIPS shares the impact her skills have brought to her role as school governor.

Procurement and supply professionals can give back to society by taking on voluntary roles that ensure money is spent wisely. Gillian Askew FCIPS shares the impact her skills have brought to her role as school governor.