CAPS News-08 January 2025

Transform your supply management practices

Discover why top-performing companies adopt experimentation and how it can improve your organization’s supply management practices in our latest webinar recording featuring Professor Craig Carter.

Gain practical insights on using experimentation to drive success in your supply chain, illustrated with real-world use cases that highlight the benefits. Explore the advantages of partnering with ASU’s SCM Behavioral Lab, a unique environment for testing strategies and gathering risk-free feedback.

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Insights and challenges from the CPO  

A survey of CPO’s indicated that a “shortage of people and necessary skills” is the primary challenge for today’s leaders, followed by “outdated processes and technology” at 22%.

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CPO Growth Anticipated for 2025 

ISM's Supply Chain Planning Forecast has a positive outlook for the new year, predicting that manufacturing revenues will increase by 4.2% while services revenues are expected to rise by 3.9% in 2025. 

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ASU leads the way in manufacturing training

As industries adopt emerging technologies, it's becoming difficult to meet the demand for skilled labor with traditional training methods. Arizona State University is leading a new initiative aimed at tackling this issue with innovative training techniques that incorporate tools like virtual reality and hands-on training systems. 

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Supply Chain Operational and Geopolitical Risks in an Age of Slowbalization

Quick Poll – Using Market Intelligence in Procurement/SCM 

Current and Future Risks in Procurement