10% of all companies are executing post-pandemic plans while 81% are still in various stages of active planning
Pandemic and Personnel
53% of companies surveyed are implementing a hiring freeze due to the pandemic.
CAPS News - May 2020
Our second COVID-19 report is out. Plus, emerging tech and our popular Metrics of Supply Management survey.
Sourcing PPE
40% of companies say increased demand for PPE is still their single greatest challenge.
Virtual Teams
42% of companies host virtual social meetings like happy hours to create an effective space for virtual teams.
Successful Category Management: Phases, Benefits & Challenges
Employing category management can help supply management practitioners to reduce risk while building stronger relationships with internal business stakeholders and external suppliers.
Global Companies Help Those in Need
71% of companies provide financial donations to community, health, research
Looking Ahead
44% of companies are in the initial stages of post-pandemic planning.
CAPS Board Member Receives Prestigious J. Shipman Award
Sue Spence, MBA, CAPS Executive Advisory Board’s vice-chair, has been named this year’s recipient of the prestigious J. Shipman Gold Medal Award.
Personal Protective Equipment
80% of companies report that shortage is their greatest challenge when sourcing PPE.