How post-inaugural executive orders impact the supply chain, 7 key stages of category management strategy, pandemic recovery, and more relevant supply management news.

Robert B. Handfield, Ph.D. of North Carolina State University provides a perspective on U.S. President Joe Biden's post-inaugural executive orders, and what they mean for supply managers.

What are the most effective compensation practices for retaining early-career supply management professionals? According to companies, performance bonuses top the list at 62%.

A category management playbook can serve as an excellent guide for supply management professionals. Here are seven stages you should include.

In this issue of CAPS News, we explore predictions and trends for 2021, release 6 newly-unlocked reports in the CAPS Library, and more.

What are the primary factors that increase acceptance of job offers by early-career supply management professionals?

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.