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CAPS Research is a nonprofit supply management research center established at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business in partnership with the Institute for Supply Management. Founded in 1986, CAPS serves as a premier resource for supply chain and procurement professionals across industries, providing unbiased research, benchmarking data, and best practices to advance the supply management profession. The organization conducts comprehensive benchmarking studies covering critical areas such as business continuity, supply assurance, cost savings management, and supply management metrics across multiple industries. CAPS offers its members access to extensive research libraries, KPI data including headcount, operational expenses, spend analysis, savings metrics, and ROI measurements broken down by industry sectors. Their research methodology focuses on practitioner-oriented primary research that delivers actionable insights for supply management leaders. CAPS facilitates professional networking and collaboration through executive roundtables, annual CPO summits, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions that bring together Fortune 500 supply chain executives. The organization maintains its credibility through a strict nonprofit charter that ensures all research and recommendations remain sales-free and vendor-neutral. Members benefit from strategic guidance, customized data analysis, proven methodologies, and access to a powerful network of supply management leaders committed to transforming business operations and advancing industry standards.
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