CAPS News-05 March 2025

Maximize the benefits of your CAPS membership

In this webinar recording, we dive into the advantages of being a CAPS member, highlighting three key areas: the Metrics Dashboard, the Department Health Check, and our on-demand services. Discover how these resources can enhance your organization's performance and drive efficiency. Don't miss out on any of the benefits available! 

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Financial impacts of potential tariffs

Among all possible financial impacts of potential new tariffs, “Some raw material costs increase by more than 7%” is considered most likely to have an impact in the next 12 months, followed closely by “Cost increases will be passed on to customers.” 

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Inflation pressure increasing

For the first time in over two years the U.S. manufacturing sector experienced growth for the second consecutive month in February, while inflation rose to its highest level in almost three years. 

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Explore CAPS’ online tools for key insights

Members can unlock the power of data with our PowerBI Metrics Dashboard! Track 5 years of KPIs that highlight the effectiveness and efficiency of the function. Visit the Library, select the “Metrics” tab and explore the “New Metrics Dashboard.”

The Procurement Technology Landscape is a user-friendly dashboard for navigating procurement and sourcing technology applications. Quickly identify key players across various market segments. In the Library select the “Reports” tab and then “Procurement tech landscape” to get started.

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Catch up on recently added content

Geopolitical & Operational Risk Decision Matrix

Generative AI in Procurement

Quick Poll Report - Managing Supply Chain Risk Mapping and Monitoring

Webinar: Supply Chain Operational  & Geopolitical Risk in an Age of Slowbalization