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Dear CEOs – here are 5 more things your CPOs can do for you

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

After the financial crisis of 2008, companies started to focus on improving their overall value creation to survive the demanding market and economic situation. Unfortunately, with stakeholder pressure to deliver growth and profits in the short term, many companies lost sight of their long-term strategic goals and long-term investments.

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Interview: Bill Hall, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

I read articles, books, and attended seminars, and realized my multi-faceted experience (manufacturing, product development, purchasing, supply chain, sales & marketing) was a good foundation for helping with the sustainability transformation. How did your organization make sustainability in procurement a priority?