If you haven't logged on to the CAPS Research web site lately, you haven't had the opportunity to test drive our restructured site. You will see that reports are easier to find and information about events is readily available. The section on upcoming research reports and surveys lets you know which research is in data collection. Our new 'quick links' feature provides key information that is just a click away. If you're not familiar with RSS feeds, click on the RSS feed icon (orange icon located near the search box at the top of the page) to see how easy it is to receive new content automatically. This is the first major overhaul of our web site in a number of years and is indicative of our commitment to be your first source of research information on supply management.

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The pace of change in senior executive ranks has been accelerating, and that includes the supply management function. The person who holds the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) position in an organization is critical for the leadership and performance of the supply function, along with his or her Executive report, states the authors of the CAPS Research focus study, "Supply Leadership Changes". The CPO and Executive Report has an important role in ensuring that the supply function contributes effectively to organizational goals and strategies.

Click on the following link to access the Focus study and view the findings of this report along with 10 case studies: Supply Leadership Changes

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One of the most requested reports at the CAPS Research website is the, "Report of Cross-Industry Standard Benchmarks". These 20 key performance indicators are broad measures that can contribute to process improvement. A new summary report has been posted to the web site that provides a comparative look at data submitted for the cross-industry reports that were published in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

To access the Report of Cross Industry Standard Benchmarks Summary report click on the following link: Report of Cross-Industry Standard Benchmarks: Comparing Data From Fiscal Years 2003, 2004 and 2005

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Sincerely,
Phillip Carter, D.B.A.
Executive Director
CAPS Research

CAPS Research is a global research organization jointly sponsored by the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, and the Institute for Supply Management™.