CAPS is launching a new boosted membership. Plus, 7 steps every category management playbook should include, new reports, and supply management news.

The CAPS team is excited to announce a whole new value-driven approach to CAPS membership. We’ve listened closely to member CPOs and our Executive Advisory Board. We’re launching new products focused on richer insights and more applications for you and your organization.

Category Management is a critical function in strategic supply management organizations. "A Playbook for Category Management" dives into benefits of and reasons for implementation.

The executives we surveyed said the top factors driving the implementation of category management include creating value for the business as the top factor, followed by reduced costs, and reduced supply chain risk.

Originally consumer-focused, online marketplaces are now poised to disrupt B2B business. We discuss the opportunities and risks of online marketplaces and changes to expect for the future of procurement.

In today’s CAPS News, we share new metrics on supply management organizational structure, give a nod to supplier diversity all-stars, talk about supply chain resilience, and more.

In today’s CAPS News, we share new metrics on supply management organizational structure, give a nod to supplier diversity all-stars, talk about supply chain resilience, and more.

Online marketplaces are becoming more popular for B2B purchases. 73% of respondents are currently using or plan to start using online marketplaces.

In this issue of CAPS News, we take a look at Supplier Diversity programs, the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains, a new study on plastic pollution, and more.

Tactical sourcing activities are critical to keep organizations running smoothly, but supply management groups are now focusing more on strategy.