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'Be ready to adapt': DHL lessons for success

10 May 2024

How do you build and then maintain a world-class procurement team? Anna Spinelli, CPO of DHL, shared her tips for team upskilling on the CIPS Futures podcast.

How do you build and then maintain a world-class procurement team? Anna Spinelli, CPO of DHL, shared her tips for team upskilling on the CIPS Futures podcast.

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Will the EU have its own nearshoring miracle?

09 May 2024

Monterrey has become the epicentre of Mexico’s nearshoring boom. Will the EU have its own nearshoring miracle? asks CIPS economist Dr John Glen.

Monterrey has become the epicentre of Mexico’s nearshoring boom. Will the EU have its own nearshoring miracle? asks CIPS economist Dr John Glen.

Creating competition and capacity

09 May 2024

Research and preparation are crucial to successful negotiation, says Inmarsat CPO Tim Snow.

Research and preparation are crucial to successful negotiation, says Inmarsat CPO Tim Snow.

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How to structure a global procurement team

02 May 2024

Building a global procurement team? This is what you need to know, according to conversation on CIPS Connect.

Building a global procurement team? This is what you need to know, according to conversation on CIPS Connect.

Unlocking the power of neurodiversity in procurement

02 May 2024

Andrew Swift FCIPS reflects on the obstacles he’s faced on his journey to CPO at the British Council as a neurodiverse individual. Swift compels the profession to rethink traditional methods of assessment in favour of embracing diversity of thought.

Andrew Swift FCIPS reflects on the obstacles he’s faced on his journey to CPO at the British Council as a neurodiverse individual. Swift compels the profession to rethink traditional methods of assessment in favour of embracing diversity of thought.

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How to take a procurement function to the next level

02 May 2024

Procurement doesn’t just provide savings, says Geoff Hopper from Orchard Hill – it can improve learning outcomes for pupils.

Procurement doesn’t just provide savings, says Geoff Hopper from Orchard Hill – it can improve learning outcomes for pupils.