CAPS Research (the Center for Advanced Procurement Strategy) is a B2B nonprofit research center at Arizona State University, serving supply management leaders at Fortune 1000 companies.
We inspire leaders with profound discovery and executable strategies to shape the future of supply management. Research reveals the destination, benchmarking charts the course, and networking creates the path to transformation.
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CAPS research studies are fueled by involvement from best-in-class organizations that are willing to share their stories. Your experience can help advance the profession and provide valuable insight for other professionals.
Our researchers are seeking to meet with leaders or relevant team members on the following projects:
- AI Cybersecurity Forecast: What are the emerging trends in cybersecurity in the age of AI? This project aims to document the current landscape of AI in cybersecurity and explore future developments. Insights gained will help create a roadmap for supply management executives.
- Designing Anti-fragile Supply Chains in a Geopolitically Uncertain World: How can we build resilient systems in light of geopolitical uncertainties? This study will investigate the impacts of geopolitical factors on supply strategies and identify innovative approaches that firms use to thrive in volatile environments.
- Business Continuity during Turbulence and Relationship Management Across the Supply Network: What strategies can safeguard operations when challenges arise? This research will explore the type and reach of relationships that companies manage to enhance resilience and ensure supply assurance, particularly beyond the first-tier suppliers.
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