This is your ultimate guide to trends for 2023 and beyond! Find out how procurement leaders can get a seat at the table, and what you can do to transform your organisation for the future.
Read MoreOrganizations are facing unprecedented change and disruptions that threaten their future viability. Inflationary pressures, expanding regulatory requirements, pricing fluctuation, an ever-evolving industry landscape due to M&A activity, and shifts to outcome-based pricing are all key forces compelling procurement leaders to reevaluate strategies.
Read MoreFacing the Future: The global epidemic is spreading ups and downs, while China is the first major economy to show a recovery after a slowdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Facing the opportunity of accelerating global supply chain transformation, the Chinese procurement team is suggested to focus on long-term plans, establish a holistic and systematic view, and take advantage of the trend to create more value for the global organization.
Read MoreSince 2011, Deloitte has published the annual Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, highlighting key trends and actionoriented insights in the procurement industry. A precursor to our 2021 Global CPO Survey report, the 10-year lookback explores how the trends have evolved over the past decade.
Read MoreThe covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt trade flows and supply chains. From supply-related shocks and shortages to production stoppages worldwide, as well as policies which restrict the movement of goods, the pandemic has shone a spotlight on supply-chain resilience. Whether it be shortening supply chains by localising or reshoring to move closer to end-markets, or expanding into new markets to reduce costs and diversify their supply chains, one thing is clear—there is a need for better balance between resilience and growth.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy and business operations. How do corporate leaders see the recovery from the pandemic? What are the key risks in an uncertain and rapidly changing environment? What growth avenues have they identified for their organisations? Those are important questions to understand the future direction of the global economy and are the focus of our annual CEO Outlook survey among the world’s business leaders.
Read MoreMarketing procurement has entered 2022 with a strong sense of purpose and identity. New mindsets and a willingness to change offer the opportunity for continuous improvement, and we hope this report will be a guide and support.
Read MoreTo drive improvement, marketing procurement needs to ensure that everyone is talking the same language, and to that end WFA’s Global Sourcing Board has created 11 common definitions for key terms. The list of 11 terms has been selected to identify those where people often use different definitions that can lead to conversations at cross purposes.
Read MoreThis white paper provides some key insights, case studies and recommendations for best practice to help marketing and procurement teams have better collaborative partnerships. We hope you find it useful.
Read MoreThis is a study of resilience. It confirms that organizations that plan and invest in anticipation of disruption—whether it’s gradual transformation or a sudden pandemic—are better positioned to adapt, rebound, and endure. It validates the notion that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And it offers proven lessons for increasing organizations’ viability and health during adversity.
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