CAPS News-01 October 2025

A Framework for Successful Mergers & Acquisitions in Supply Chain

Mergers test supply chains like never before. The “Post Merger Supply Chain Integration Framework – A Cross-Industry View” guides teams from Pre-Close to full integration, showing how to stabilize operations, align suppliers and systems, capture value, and build resilience - providing leaders the strategic view and practitioners actionable steps.

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SCM Roles Across Organizations

New in the 2025 Metrics of Supply Management Report, we benchmark the current roles across SCM organizations. The data shows near-universal strength in core buying, with 93% of companies staffing strategic sourcing/strategic buyer roles, yet less than half (47%) have a dedicated supplier environmental sustainability role. Explore the new Metrics of Supply Management dashboard to view more than 60 metrics with personalized comparisons for companies that participated in the survey.

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CAPS Launches Two New Research Studies

We're seeking supply leaders to participate in virtual interviews for two new studies:

• Supplier Strategies to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions – Exploring how companies are partnering with suppliers to cut emissions and meet climate goals.
• Adapting to Regulatory Requirements, Including ESG Mandates – Examining how supply teams are responding to evolving ESG and compliance pressures.

Interested in contributing? Complete the form at the link below.

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2025’s Hottest Emerging Supply Chain Hubs

A new report highlights the top 10 U.S. markets primed for supply chain growth in 2025. Cities like Phoenix, El Paso, and Salt Lake City are gaining ground thanks to strong infrastructure, manufacturing investment, and strategic locations .

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AI Bot Assigned to Procurement Role

Albania has named an AI bot, Diella, as its new digital minister to oversee public procurement and eliminate corruption. The government says the AI is immune to bribery and favoritism, though critics question its accountability.

[Read more from Reuters]