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Transforming healthcare in rural Africa with MedTech
23 May 2025
Localising MedTech supply chains in Botswana and Uganda is proving transformative – cutting costs and boosting accessibility to healthcare in underserved rural areas. By reducing import dependence in favour of homegrown innovation, procurement is emerging as a vital force in overcoming healthcare delivery barriers.
Localising MedTech supply chains in Botswana and Uganda is proving transformative – cutting costs and boosting accessibility to healthcare in underserved rural areas. By reducing import dependence in favour of homegrown innovation, procurement is emerging as a vital force in overcoming healthcare delivery barriers.
Embracing technology and the Procurement Act 2023
14 May 2025
Kate Morrow and Chris Robinson of Turner & Townsend explore how the Procurement Act 2023 will both drive the adoption of new technology into procurement processes and impact how contracting authorities engage with the marketplace.
Kate Morrow and Chris Robinson of Turner & Townsend explore how the Procurement Act 2023 will both drive the adoption of new technology into procurement processes and impact how contracting authorities engage with the marketplace.
How to build an automotive industry from scratch
01 May 2025
Trump's tariffs are having global effects. In Ghana, they could help stimulate the country's ambitions to become West Africa's automotive hub. Find how in this special report from our Africa correspondent Jason Mitchell.
Trump's tariffs are having global effects. In Ghana, they could help stimulate the country's ambitions to become West Africa's automotive hub. Find how in this special report from our Africa correspondent Jason Mitchell.
Beyond the day job: events and networking fuels professional growth
28 April 2025
Engaging with your local CIPS branch offers a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and exchange ideas. Pauline King MCIPS, head group procurement at Swiss Re and co-chair of the CIPS Switzerland (CH) branch, reflects on the impact being part of the network has had on her career.
Engaging with your local CIPS branch offers a unique opportunity to grow your professional network and exchange ideas. Pauline King MCIPS, head group procurement at Swiss Re and co-chair of the CIPS Switzerland (CH) branch, reflects on the impact being part of the network has had on her career.
4 tips for procuring AI-powered technology
14 April 2025
Procuring AI represents an exciting opportunity for the procurement function, but also demands a well-rounded strategy. Declan Kevener, partner at TPP Procurement and creator of a new CIPS AI training course, offers four key considerations to help you buy safely and smartly.
Procuring AI represents an exciting opportunity for the procurement function, but also demands a well-rounded strategy. Declan Kevener, partner at TPP Procurement and creator of a new CIPS AI training course, offers four key considerations to help you buy safely and smartly.
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.