Exploring the forces that are about to shape the lives of procurement and supply professionals, with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Episodes
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
A new CIPS Futures Podcast mini-series to help UK public sector practitioners and suppliers prepare for the incoming Procurement Act. Lindsay Maguire, deputy director for procurement reform at the Cabinet Office shares the motivations behind the new Act, the opportunities it will create for public sector practitioners and the long term ambitions for public procurement.
Plus, the Procurement Hub's Alan Heron offers a practitioner's perspective.
Further reading:
- An Essential Guide to the Procurement Act 2023, from Procurement Hub
- Procurement Act guidance documents from the Cabinet Office
- What is Public Sector Procurement?
- Procurement Hub
This mini-series is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) in partnership with the Procurement Hub, part of Places for People.
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
What are the telltale signs of corruption? Lenushka Parannath MCIPS explains what red flags to watch out for. And shares how to take control of the procurement process to avoid becoming a 'mailbox' between suppliers and the business – leaving the door open for corrupt deals. Plus, is a hierarchical structure to decision-making holding your function back?
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Geopolitical risk consultant and author of Zero Sum Charles Hecker has an uncompromising message for procurement and supply chain professionals: geopolitics is now in your job spec. Borders are returning and "there is nothing to get used to anymore". So, how do practitioners and businesses respond?
Mentioned in this podcast:
- CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2024, supported by GEP
- Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business in Russia, Charles Hecker
- CIPS Risk & Resilience webinar series - Sessions available to watch on-demand
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
A revealing interview with CIPS MENA Leader of the Year, Sulaiman Abdulla MCIPS, director at the UAE Federal Tax Authority. What are the traits of a successful leader? How do you use influence to drive change? And, is it time procurement had a rebrand…?
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Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Why should social value be at the heart of a cost transformation programme? How can you find and engage social enterprises? And, is it possible to drive positive social change through your supply chain in the highly regulated financial industry?
Laura Faulkner FCIPS, of the market-leading UK mutual building society Nationwide, has the answers in this special episode of Futures recorded live at the CIPS Procurement & Supply Futures Conference in London.
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Stephen Day, chief procurement officer at Kantar, is on a mission to bring a new, diverse generation into procurement. He's calling on other procurement and supply leaders to join him in breaking traditional recruitment cycles to create a truly accessible profession fit for the future.
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Step into the world of lean management as Professor Danny Samson from the University of Melbourne explains how you can reenergise your procurement function by adopting lean principles. Where can you find wasteful processes holding you back? Why do most companies fail in implementing lean principles? How does technology play a role in success?
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
How can you think differently to build better supply chain relationships? Why do we need a culture shift to really embed meaningful change? What does the 'broken windows' theory have to do with sustainable procurement? George Mosey and Rossella Nicolin from global construction firm, Laing O'Rourke, delve into this critical subject.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
DHL's chief procurement officer and head of mobility on transforming a 700-strong global team to world-class standards. Plus: electric planes, anyone?
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
In the third episode of CIPS Futures we hear from CIPS' own Alison Barto, chair of our global board of trustees and chief partnership officer at Carbonaires, and Jane Wagner, assistant secretary of the Vaccine Supply Management Branch at the Australian Department of Health. Leaders in their field, Alison and Jane share their personal career journeys, offer advice on leadership and discuss what it takes to carve out a successful career. We also explore the importance of global initiatives like International Women's Day, and how to build a strong talent pipeline for the profession – with equality, diversity and inclusivity at its core.
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