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12 Nov 24

Recognising the Value of Supplier Relationship Managers

Supplier Relationship Managers (SRMs) play a pivotal role in shaping customer experience, ensuring operational resilience, and driving business value, yet they often receive less recognition and support than internal managers.

13 May 24

Defining The Role “Head of Supplier Management” For Your Company

In almost 20 years helping clients to make Supplier Management successful, we have learnt that it is crucial to get the right person for the head of Supplier Management role, but not only this, equally important is making sure you have set the ...

27 Feb 24

A new Chief Procurement Officer’s 100 day plan to review Supplier Management

Stepping into the role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is both an honour and a challenge. The success of a CPO can significantly impact the organisation's bottom line, efficiency, and overall competitiveness. Recognising the importance ...

22 Dec 21

Unlocking Value post-COP26

As the global discussions around COP26 draw to a close, State of Flux has set out to investigate where we are, what we've learnt, and what steps we can take to offset climate change globally through Supplier Management.

18 Feb 20

Is SRM and procurement missing the supplier innovation dividend?

Procurement professionals hear a lot about supplier innovation, but what are organisations actually doing? Here, State of Flux digs into its unique supply chain data to reveal the inside story.

30 Jan 20

Winning relationships support Olympic success

All suppliers are supposed to work to exacting standards and to tight deadlines, but in elite track cycling, the pressure is at a different level. 

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2020 Global SRM Research Report - Supplier Management at Speed.

Now in its 12th year, this year we have seen an increase of 29% in the number of companies responding compared to 2019. In addition, the proportion of respondents at CPO/EVP level or equivalent has increased to over 50%. Learn how now, more than ever before, procurement has the opportunity to make the case for SRM to ensure organisations don’t just survive but thrive.

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