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When the CPO gets a request for a quoteCPOs have a central role to play in protecting organisational reputation by planning how they will react to a supply chain crisis

by Rima Evans

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The Lessons of Toyota’s RecallsCould the car giant have done more to prevent the recent series of mechanical problems? And what can it learn from the debacle?
Advancing on indirectsA fragmented spending and supply base mean that tackling indirect items poses huge challenges for CPOs. But new research shows how they can make attention-grabbing savings
Engineer fresh opportunities to control spendingEffective demand management is the next logical step to controlling costs and driving down inefficiency and waste. How does it work?

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