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CAPS News - May 2020

Our second COVID-19 report is out. Plus, emerging tech and our popular Metrics of Supply Management survey. 

Sourcing PPE

40% of companies say increased demand for PPE is still their single greatest challenge.

Virtual Teams

42% of companies host virtual social meetings like happy hours to create an effective space for virtual teams.

Successful Category Management: Phases, Benefits & Challenges

Employing category management can help supply management practitioners to reduce risk while building stronger relationships with internal business stakeholders and external suppliers.

Global Companies Help Those in Need

71% of companies provide financial donations to community, health, research

Looking Ahead

44% of companies are in the initial stages of post-pandemic planning.

CAPS Board Member Receives Prestigious J. Shipman Award

Sue Spence, MBA, CAPS Executive Advisory Board’s vice-chair, has been named this year’s recipient of the prestigious J. Shipman Gold Medal Award.

Personal Protective Equipment

80% of companies report that shortage is their greatest challenge when sourcing PPE.

Category Management

New Category Management research dives into benefits, best practices, and steps for building your program.

Exploring Category Management

Exploring Category Management offers a cross-industry overview of category management practices and practical steps for building your program.