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Continuing volatility and disruption in global supply chains

12 February 2025

The latest CIPS Pulse finds procurement leaders concerned about potential supply chain disruptions. This may intensify rise following President Trump’s tariff measures.

The latest CIPS Pulse finds procurement leaders concerned about potential supply chain disruptions. This may intensify rise following President Trump’s tariff measures.
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How Co-op’s inclusion programme sparked new conversations with its supply chain

11 February 2025

Co-op's Endless Inclusion Hub has transformed supplier relationships and fostered meaningful dialogue around diversity and inclusion.

Co-op's Endless Inclusion Hub has transformed supplier relationships and fostered meaningful dialogue around diversity and inclusion.
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Rising star Katie Hawkins: Breaking barriers and solving complex challenges

05 February 2025

Young talent winner Katie Hawkins shares her journey of resilience, encouraging others to embrace challenges and trust their abilities.

Young talent winner Katie Hawkins shares her journey of resilience, encouraging others to embrace challenges and trust their abilities.
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Tariffs and trade wars: cool heads needed

04 February 2025

CIPS chief executive Ben Farrell analyses the impact on global supply chains of US tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico and beyond.

CIPS chief executive Ben Farrell analyses the impact on global supply chains of US tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico and beyond.
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Benchmarking sustainability in aviation: the NATS story

03 February 2025

With a supply chain responsible for 70% of the company's emissions and a net zero target to hit by 2035, the NATS procurement team is taking the lead on progressing sustainability.

With a supply chain responsible for 70% of the company's emissions and a net zero target to hit by 2035, the NATS procurement team is taking the lead on progressing sustainability.

Rising star Arjun Anilkumar: "Procurement is the best placed function to solve problems"

01 February 2025

Procurement is a great job for problem-solvers, says award-winning Arjun Anilkumar who moved from India to Australia to progress his career.

Procurement is a great job for problem-solvers, says award-winning Arjun Anilkumar who moved from India to Australia to progress his career.