Supply chain Q4 outlook report
Navigate a complex Q4 as S&P Global's latest outlook 'Uncertainty is the new certainty' forecasts a 0.4% year-over-year drop in global trade, driven by a volatile tariff landscape and shifting trade agreements.
Geopolitical volatility. Rising risk. AI acceleration. ESG accountability. Procurement and supply professionals are navigating a landscape of shifting pressures and expanding expectations. The 2026 edition of the CIPS Global State of Procurement and Supply, supported by GEP, reveals a profession at a defining moment and leaders stepping closer than ever to the heart of organisational strategy.
This year's report is packed with insight informed by over 500 global procurement and supply chain leaders.
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Navigate a complex Q4 as S&P Global's latest outlook 'Uncertainty is the new certainty' forecasts a 0.4% year-over-year drop in global trade, driven by a volatile tariff landscape and shifting trade agreements.
In an era of unprecedented volatility, supply chain leaders are facing immense pressure from geopolitical instability, macroeconomic shifts, and regulatory changes. See how this is changing global organisations by reading this report from Sphera based on a survey of 200 CPOs and CSCOs.
Procurement and supply chain leaders are increasingly aligned on strategic goals like resilience, quality compliance, and sustainability. But operational divides remain a significant barrier to turning strategy into action. Download this new paper which explores the state of alignment between procurement and supply chain functions and the hidden costs of operational misalignment.
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