CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply

Procurement and supply chain professionals need to keep tabs on how heightened global risk and volatility will impact their business. The latest CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply “Pulse” report offers important and timely insights on the current hot topics, including AI and the economy.

Turn to this quarter’s analysis of the critical procurement pressure points and supply chain disruptions. GEP’s Paul Blake and CIPS’ global economist Dr. John Glen engage in an interactive discussion of the latest findings.

Key Discussion Points:

Navigating Trade, Tariff and Policy Shifts Under New U.S. Leadership: Action Plan for 2025 and Beyond

The way the U.S. does business with the world may soon look very different. 

As new leadership brings major shifts in trade, tariffs and policies, companies will face challenges that demand a fresh approach. 

From tariffs on key imports to swings in trade dynamics with partners, the road ahead is complex. The question isn’t just about avoiding risks but about how to turn them into competitive advantages. 

GEP Spend Category Outlook Report 2025

2025 will feel familiar, in some regards. The procurement and supply chain category management landscape will remain turbulent, with geopolitical tensions, worries over fresh tariffs and rising costs and supply chain disruptions posing significant challenges.

But you should also expect some lightning-fast changes in 2025 as artificial intelligence continues to upend the way enterprises and procurement, supply chain and category management professionals operate.

GEP Outlook 2025

For years, you and your team have fought an uphill battle. Supply disruptions. Cost pressures. ESG compliance. Geopolitical tensions. You name it, and you’ve had to navigate it.

In 2025, many challenges will persist, but procurement and supply chain teams have a powerful tool with rapidly advancing capabilities to tackle them — artificial intelligence (AI).