CAPS News-06-August 2025

How Are Supplier Diversity Programs Changing?

Insights from our recent quick poll reveal that 46% of organizations have made changes to their supplier diversity programs. The most common adjustments include shifting the program’s scope, updating strategy or goals, and renaming the initiative - reflecting the evolving landscape of DEI expectations and regulatory pressures. Access the full report for industry breakouts and additional insights. 

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Quick Poll – Tracking Cost Savings in ERP Systems 

Nearly half of participants in a recent Quick Poll indicated they track savings using a procurement-specific solution (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer) or an in-house tool, while spreadsheets still remain a popular third choice.

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New Benchmark for Strategic Sourcing Professionals

For the first time, the 2025 Metrics of Supply Management survey tracks managed spend per strategic sourcing and strategic buying professionals, revealing an average of $225.5 million managed annually per FTE. In comparison, transactional buyers managed an average of $194 million annually per FTE.

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The Overlooked Vendor Threat

As third-party breaches rise, many organizations overlook a hidden threat: vendors' subcontractors. These fourth parties can expose your data without your knowledge. Learn how to better secure your full supply chain through stronger contracts, pass-through obligations, and improved data oversight.

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Webinar: Rewriting the Rules of Global Trade & Sustainability

As a CAPS Research member, you’re invited to an exclusive webinar on August 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET, hosted by the Center for Responsible Supply Chain Management at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business and the Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

This session explores how global trade and sustainability are converging - and reshaping supply chains - in two high-impact industries: agribusiness and consumer electronics.

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