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Trump's tariffs, geopolitical faultlines and what they mean for us all
“This is VUCA on steroids.” While tariffs have wreaked havoc on global markets, new geopolitical fractures have also emerged, sparking questions over the long-term resiliency of supply chains. Is this the end of globalisation? Where might evolving macro risks develop? Procurement and supply professionals are increasingly expected to navigate their organisations through this volatility.
Expert moderator Allie Rennison was joined by CIPS global economist Dr John Glen and geopolitical risk guru Charles Hecker to help professionals try and make sense of this all.
Expert moderator Allie Rennison was joined by CIPS global economist Dr John Glen and geopolitical risk guru Charles Hecker to help professionals try and make sense of this all.
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SpeakersAllie Renison Director SEC Newgate UK
Charles Hecker Geopolitical Risk Analyst & Author N/A
Dr. John Glen Global Economist CIPS
30 Mins | 1 July 2025
Building supply chain resilience in a high-risk world
Global supply chains are under immense strain. Procurement leaders need calm heads, a strategic approach and visibility to ensure continuity of supply. How do you pinpoint where your risks lie? What actions can you take to proactively develop resilience? And, how do you respond when the unexpected happens?
Learn how to approach risk and build resilience from a CPO of a global tier-one aerospace supplier.
30 Mins | 1 July 2025
Developing a change mindset: how to influence, manage and lead change
More is expected of procurement than ever. To keep up and deliver, functions must evolve and embark on ambitious transformation projects – the onus is on heads and directors of procurement to effectively manage these journeys. How do you create buy-in for change at every level of your team? What does it take to lead a successful transformation programme from the front? And how can you navigate resistance to new ways of working, build confidence and embed new ways of working?
A procurement director at a fast-growing tech company and a public sector transformation leader shared their stories of delivering complex change programmes and offer honest, candid insights to be successful.
45 Mins | 1 July 2025
Supplier due diligence strategies for an evolving risk picture
The global risk landscape is shifting and procurement and supply professionals must develop strong visibility of the supply chain risks they are exposed to. How can procurement, risk and compliance work closer together? What are the evolving risks to be aware of? And how can you embed a risk management culture into every stage of the supplier lifecycle?
Learn how a leading advertising and media agency has integrated risk and procurement functions to develop a strategic supplier due diligence programme. Followed by a discussion to explore practical ways of managing evolving risks.
Session supported by Atamis
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40 Mins | 1 July 2025
The strategist within: insights from the 2025 CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply
This year’s CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply report, supported by GEP, finds a community that is gaining in influence and confidence. Professionals know that they must develop their leadership and strategic skills to bring their insights to the top table. As senior procurement leaders gain permanent seats on the main board, how do you deliver the most impact? Why do procurement and supply leaders hold the keys to driving automation and delivering genuine sustainable impact?
A panel of CPOs offered their views on the findings and shared valuable advice for the profession to maintain its newfound voice.
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18 March 2026
CIPS AI Webinar Week 2026
Register for the full series or the sessions that matter most to you. All sessions are now available to watch back on-demand.
60 Mins | 12 March 2026
From discovery to action: managing human rights risks in supply chains
Risk insights to strengthen your supplier due diligence and clarify your decision-making
This webinar took place on Thursday 12 March | 15:00 GMT
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Dr. John Glen was a senior lecturer in Economics and latterly Director of the Centre for Customised Executive Education CCED at Cranfield School of Management in the UK. After 18 years at Cranfield John retired from the School at the end of September 2017 and is now a visiting fellow at Cranfield.
John has extensive experience as a facilitator of top teams working with talented leaders on innovation and growth strategies in 40+ countries and from many more cultures. His focus is on top team deliberations around strategy, innovation, operating models, leadership and culture to promote growth and strategic value for shareholders.
John has worked extensively with the Kuehne and Nagel organisation for the past 10 years. Currently, he advises the boards of Kuehne and Nagel UK, Kuehne and Nagel South and Central America, and has worked on a wide range of engagements across Europe with Kuehne and Nagel. John has also advised a number of regional boards of global orgainsations including G4S Africa and DP World (Europe).
As of November 1st 2012 John was retained by CIPS as their economic advisor. In that role, John is speaking widely to procurement and supply chain practitioners about the impact of Brexit. John is also a member of the Brexit impact group that reports to the National manager of Kuehne and Nagel UK.
John appears regularly on BBC radio and television commenting on the UK macro-economy, the UK banking industry and the economics and finance of sport.
John teaches on a number of international MBA programmes in Germany, Belgium, South Africa and the Netherlands and has delivered executive education programmes to a large portfolio of corporate clients including Kuehne and Nagel, Jaguar LandRover, EMC2, Sony, Vodafone, REXAM, Pfizer, BAE Systems, Trust Re, Etisalat, ARI, HSBC and SABIC.