This session will provide an overview of the importance of applying the Business Partner Engagement model throughout the sourcing lifecycle process in order to raise the value of Sourcing and...
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Every merger or acquisition provides many opportunities for the procurement department to increase savings and leverage opportunities in the market. However these savings cannot be realized easily...
Over last decade, most outsourcing initiatives failed to deliver the expected value. A leading cause of failure was that most organizations underestimated the complexity and skills required to...
Procurement is once again at a dramatic inflection point as a profession. The '90s saw strategic sourcing and shared services established as core elements of the procurement professional's skill...
At the 2014 SIG Global Executive Summit in Denver, panelists from both the buy-side and sell-side showcased negotiation tactics for sourcing professionals. Based on feedback from that session,...
Sourcing strategies and models vary widely among companies and industries. Continued learning, careful planning and strategic adjustments during execution are all critical drivers for ensuring...
Jamie Lancaster, VP, Indirect Sourcing, Kroger
I've read a great many books on negotiation. Some of the most notable ones are Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and...
This session will include success stories and challenges faced by sourcing and procurement executives in the retail industry. Panelists will provide insights across a number of topics including IT...
Contracting is a critical, yet often overlooked, phase of the procurement lifecycle. It is also one of the most time consuming burdensome phases. Learn what leading companies are doing to find...