This month, we kick off SIG’s Global Executive Summit, introduce self-paced certification programs through SIG University, and have a host of exciting industry research and webinars to keep you up to date.
The SIGventure Returns
SIG’s Global Executive Summit is where forward-thinking procurement leaders come to experience pioneering trends grounded in today’s new realities. SIG members and buy-side practitioners can register to attend FREE. Join for a few hours daily, get work done while engaging remotely.
But all work and no play makes for a boring Global Executive Summit experience. That’s why SIG is awarding over $20,000 in prizes from our sponsors! Register to attend today so you can begin earning SIGventure Quest points for the daily prize giveaways. You could be the proud new owner of a Peloton, The Mirror, an eBike, Varidesk Electronic Standing Desk, curved monitors and lots more high-tech prizes.
Did you miss our 2020 open cohort start dates and can't wait for 2021? We have fast-track and self-paced options for all programs if open cohort semester timings do not work for your schedule! Have a large group from your organization interested in taking the program together? We also offer closed cohorts for groups of 20 or more that can start when it is best suitable for your team, and volume discounts are available!
Leaders should manage the balance between employees and contractors strategically. Beeline’s new ebook details how to create an agile workforce with a balance between employees and non-employees.
Why Not-For-Resale Savings Could be the Key to Unlocking Profitability
In this whitepaper, LogicSource explores the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on retailers’ profitability and opportunities to combat those declines, with a focus on not-for-resale goods and services (NFR), or goods and services that are not sold to the end-consumer.
Fast-track Your Third-Party Governance and Risk Management Program
SIG, in partnership with ENGAIZ, is organizing a 12-Week Proof-of-Concept Driven Virtual Transformation Workshop to help:
Organizations quickly assess and fast-track the maturity of their Third-Party Governance and Risk Management program.
Structure an implementation roadmap by assessing current state, identifying gaps, and recommending a target operating model.
Address specific challenges faced by participating organizations by providing specialized expert consulting and one-on-one advice from leading industry experts.
This workshop begins October 26. Register to learn more about the program and receive a detailed brochure.
Achieving a Resilient Supply Chain Through Digital Transformation
October 1 Presented by: Ivalua
The pandemic has caused significant disruption to supply chains around the world, further exacerbating these challenges. As the dust from this crisis begins to clear, we have seen that the organizations able to utilize digital solutions to manage their supply chains have been better positioned to weather the storm.
Join Ivalua and speakers from Honeywell and Meritor, two best-in-class manufacturers that have used digital transformation to create a resilient supply chain for this live webinar.
Third-party Risk: Be Prepared and Collaborate for Better Results
October 20 Presented by: Graphite Connect
Who are our critical suppliers? Are they able to support our requirements given the COVID-19 disruptions? Every procurement leader and team faced these concerns with more urgency and relevance than ever earlier this year.
Knowing critical suppliers, clear insights to ongoing performance and risks, and having relationships to lean on shouldn’t start during a crisis. Our business continuity aligned with supplier business continuity is the foundation for effective action and results.
Leveraging Data & Innovation to Reinvent Procurement
October 21 Presented by: Suplari
Today’s procurement leaders face new challenges almost daily. Learn how innovators and market leaders are adapting to 2020 challenges such as spend agility in the COVID-19 era, empowering transformation and using data and insights to modernize procurement
Using Machine Learning to Deliver World Class Procurement Results
October 28 Presented by: Tamr
The business impacts of COVID-19 have put your procurement team in the spotlight. Every deal, contract and dollar spent is being scrutinized for savings. As a procurement leader you need to be able to answer tough and pointed questions about your company’s spending. What you need are “analytic-ready data sets.” This webinar outlines how world class procurement teams are using machine learning to rapidly consolidate and classify spend.
Desmond Williams is the digital marketing coordinator for SIG. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sociology from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. With a background in Marketing and Sales, relationships are at the core of his values.
This month, we kick off SIG’s Global Executive Summit, introduce self-paced certification programs through SIG University, and have a host of exciting industry research and webinars to keep you up to date.
The SIGventure Returns
SIG’s Global Executive Summit is where forward-thinking procurement leaders come to experience pioneering trends grounded in today’s new realities. SIG members and buy-side practitioners can register to attend FREE. Join for a few hours daily, get work done while engaging remotely.
But all work and no play makes for a boring Global Executive Summit experience. That’s why SIG is awarding over $20,000 in prizes from our sponsors! Register to attend today so you can begin earning SIGventure Quest points for the daily prize giveaways. You could be the proud new owner of a Peloton, The Mirror, an eBike, Varidesk Electronic Standing Desk, curved monitors and lots more high-tech prizes.
A Flexible (and Fast!) Way to Get Certified Now
Did you miss our 2020 open cohort start dates and can't wait for 2021? We have fast-track and self-paced options for all programs if open cohort semester timings do not work for your schedule! Have a large group from your organization interested in taking the program together? We also offer closed cohorts for groups of 20 or more that can start when it is best suitable for your team, and volume discounts are available!
How to Cut Costs & Boost Workforce Agility
Leaders should manage the balance between employees and contractors strategically. Beeline’s new ebook details how to create an agile workforce with a balance between employees and non-employees.
Why Not-For-Resale Savings Could be the Key to Unlocking Profitability
In this whitepaper, LogicSource explores the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on retailers’ profitability and opportunities to combat those declines, with a focus on not-for-resale goods and services (NFR), or goods and services that are not sold to the end-consumer.
Fast-track Your Third-Party Governance and Risk Management Program
SIG, in partnership with ENGAIZ, is organizing a 12-Week Proof-of-Concept Driven Virtual Transformation Workshop to help:
This workshop begins October 26. Register to learn more about the program and receive a detailed brochure.
October Webinars
Achieving a Resilient Supply Chain Through Digital Transformation
October 1
Presented by: Ivalua
The pandemic has caused significant disruption to supply chains around the world, further exacerbating these challenges. As the dust from this crisis begins to clear, we have seen that the organizations able to utilize digital solutions to manage their supply chains have been better positioned to weather the storm.
Join Ivalua and speakers from Honeywell and Meritor, two best-in-class manufacturers that have used digital transformation to create a resilient supply chain for this live webinar.
Learn how to create a resilient supply chain with digital transformation>>
Third-party Risk: Be Prepared and Collaborate for Better Results
October 20
Presented by: Graphite Connect
Who are our critical suppliers? Are they able to support our requirements given the COVID-19 disruptions? Every procurement leader and team faced these concerns with more urgency and relevance than ever earlier this year.
Knowing critical suppliers, clear insights to ongoing performance and risks, and having relationships to lean on shouldn’t start during a crisis. Our business continuity aligned with supplier business continuity is the foundation for effective action and results.
Learn effective risk management practices>>
Leveraging Data & Innovation to Reinvent Procurement
October 21
Presented by: Suplari
Today’s procurement leaders face new challenges almost daily. Learn how innovators and market leaders are adapting to 2020 challenges such as spend agility in the COVID-19 era, empowering transformation and using data and insights to modernize procurement
Modernize procurement and drive digital transformation>>
Using Machine Learning to Deliver World Class Procurement Results
October 28
Presented by: Tamr
The business impacts of COVID-19 have put your procurement team in the spotlight. Every deal, contract and dollar spent is being scrutinized for savings. As a procurement leader you need to be able to answer tough and pointed questions about your company’s spending. What you need are “analytic-ready data sets.” This webinar outlines how world class procurement teams are using machine learning to rapidly consolidate and classify spend.
Learn how to master and enrich supplier data to build a more resilient supply chain>>
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Desmond Williams is the digital marketing coordinator for SIG. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Sociology from The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. With a background in Marketing and Sales, relationships are at the core of his values.