While most companies apply category management to direct and indirect goods/services, far fewer apply it to only direct or only indirect.

Potential entry-level and mid-level hires identify salary and rotational programs as the most attractive benefits.

The majority of companies are reporting a supply management talent shortage in recruiting.

52% of the organizations CAPS surveyed measure the effectiveness of their supply management training. Does yours?

Most organizations realize the importance of supply management training in their groups and budget accordingly. How much does your organization budget per employee?

Many companies consider it essential to provide supply management training to new supply management employees. Do you provide supply management training?

Counterfeiting affects every industry. How susceptible are you to counterfeiting in your supply chain?

Of the companies we surveyed, 37% use ERP-hosted catalogs. Additional maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) items from the survey included laboratory supplies and equipment, facilities services, and temp/contingent labor.

Of the supply management organizations we surveyed, 77% use at least some form of digital catalog. Have you digitized?

Supplier assessments and audits are an effective way to measure your suppliers' alignment with your organization’s supply management priorities.