The 2024 SRM Research is LIVE!

Participating gives you the most accurate benchmark of your supplier management and quickly identifies opportunities for improvement in your organisation. We are proud to run the world's largest SRM research for the 16th year, with over 500 organisations participating each year.

2024 SRM Research

Beyond Transactions: Exploring Return on Relationships in Supplier Management

Organisations now rely on close collaboration with suppliers in order to anticipate challenges and capitalise on opportunities for mutual benefit. The ability to form strategic partnerships with suppliers – a concept we call ‘Return on Relationships’ (RoR)...

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SRM Advanced Training Courses in March and April! 

The Public Course delivery version (rather than dedicated in-house) allows you to have just one, two or a handful of learners join the course – providing a budget-friendly approach to team development. Benefit from industry experts with real- world experience and gain hands-on strategies ready for immediate implementation within your orgainisation.

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2023 Global SRM Research Report is out now!

Discover how your extended enterprise affects your organisation and supply chain with the latest findings and insights from our 2023 Global Research, featuring exclusive case studies and interviews. Find out how global leaders and companies are focusing on their extended enterprise and how you can do the same by downloading the 2023 report today.

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2023 SRM Research Report

State of Flux – global procurement and supply chain consultancy

State of Flux specialises in supplier management, category management and strategic sourcing, and contract lifecycle management. As well as consulting, we offer training and supplier management software, SupplierBase.
 
We are a strategic business partner to multinational companies and major public-sector organisations, working closely with them to help upgrade their procurement and supply chain capabilities, drive best practice and deliver superior business performance.

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2 May 24

Beyond Transactions: Exploring Return on Relationships in Supplier Management

Organisations now rely on close collaboration with suppliers in order to anticipate challenges and capitalise on opportunities for mutual benefit. The ability to form strategic partnerships with suppliers – a concept we call ‘Retur ...
11 Apr 24

Navigating the Waters: Challenges and Solutions for the UK Water Industry in AMP8

Global events, geopolitical tensions, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains across industries. The water sector is no exception, with disruptions impacting...

8 Apr 24

SAP's Bribery Scandal: Evaluating the Risks for Corporate Partnerships

German software giant SAP will pay over $220 million in fines to resolve U.S. bribery allegations has sent shockwaves through the corporate world. The Justice Department disclosed that SAP and unnamed co-conspirators engaged in bribery schemes ...
 

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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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