CAPS News-02 April 2025

Opening This Week – Participate in the CAPS' Flagship Metrics Survey

Be part of the annual Metrics of Supply Management survey and gain exclusive insights!

Participating members gain access to:

A personalized comparison of your results against industry benchmarks via an interactive dashboard
Custom data slices tailored to your needs (upon request)
A comprehensive Procurement Health Check Benchmark report

Stay ahead with data-driven insights. Ensure your organization is ready to contribute- email metrics@capsresearch.org to confirm your company's participation status.

Explore the power of experimentation to uncover new innovation: Impactful Experiments for Informed Decision-Making

Don't miss this engaging webinar with Mahyar Eftekhar on the transformative power of experimentation! Learn how leading companies embrace the mindset that "everything is a test" to inform their decision-making and drive innovation.

Discover practical, low-cost strategies to tackle pressing societal issues through hands-on experiments. This session is essential for any organization looking to stay ahead and make informed choices. Join us to gain valuable insights and elevate your approach to experimentation!

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Best Practices in Cost Savings Management 

CAPS’ latest benchmarking report offers insights into Procurement and Supply Chain Management approach to cost savings, highlighting key challenges, strategies, and organizational maturing.  

Discover best practices and gain actionable takeaways to improve your cost management efforts.

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X-Shoring Strategies and Framework

Discover our guide to x-shoring strategies, with key drivers and potential barriers that can shape your business success. Revisit this previously released guide that includes a framework to implement your x-shoring initiatives, empowering your organization to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

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Tariff Mitigation Through Alternative Sourcing 

More than half of the companies surveyed (57%) recently are currently in the process or planning to “model alternative sourcing scenarios at different tariff percentages” to mitigate the impact of tariffs. 

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Embracing Drones in the Supply Chain 

Discover how drones are advancing logistics by enabling decentralized distribution and faster delivery options. The suggested framework and best practices in this use case provide knowledge for initiating drone integration through pilot programs, partnerships, and investments in compatible infrastructure.

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