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CIPS Situation Room: Middle East Crisis

Find out how current events are affecting the procurement and supply profession on a global scale, right here. Access news, get comments from industry-wide insiders and gain relevant online learning that will help manage procurement in a crisis.

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What is procurement and supply?

If you’re not sure what procurement and supply actually means, you’re not alone. This FREE 15-minute course shows how procurement teams help make big events, flights, concerts and other unforgettable moments run smoothly. And if you’re thinking about a future in this area, you’ll see how CIPS can support you.

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CIPS Excellence in Procurement & Supply Awards 2026

Entries for the CIPS Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards taking place in London are now open. Save £200 when you pay for your entry this week. Early bird closes on Friday 27 March. Start your entry now.

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Cracks form in the global trading system

The latest Pulse signals rising costs across shipping and logistics, energy and inputs – sounding the alarm for consumer price increases and the need to accelerate resilience strategies.

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Upcoming training courses

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Skills Training Delivering Social Values - UK

22 April 2026

The course will explore how to align social value with your organisation’s core values and cultivate a culture of social value. It will also help you to develop suitable metrics and reporting mechanisms which will enable your organisation to demonstrate the positive impact of your social value interventions.

Effective Negotiation- UK

2-3 June 2026

Effective negotiation is a key process for those such as buyers and procurement officers who provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on the performance of procurement and supply. This interactive training course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become an effective commercial negotiator.
 
 
 

CIPS news

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Longstanding Corporate Ethics Award Holders Near a Decade of Accreditation

17 March 2026

Congratulations to Leidos Supply Limited, part of Leidos and TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), two of our longest standing CIPS Corporate Ethics award holders, who have proudly maintained their accreditation for nearly a decade.

CIPS Launches India Operations

16 March 2026

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) has announced the launch of its India operations, marking a significant step towards strengthening professional procurement standards and capability development in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. 

CIPS polling reveals growing uncertainty across global supply chains as Strait of Hormuz crisis unfolds

16 March 2026

New snap polling from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) paints an uncertain picture for global supply chains as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt one of the world’s most critical trade and energy corridors.