“A recent study by Hackett Group shows that 88% of the organizations cite strategic sourcing as a ‘major’ or ‘critical’ issue in 2013 as opposed to 71% in 2012.”
How and what you communicate during the sourcing process sets the stage for the resulting supplier relationship. And while the relationship may never be a true marriage of equals, there are several things that sourcing and supply management pros can do to get things started on the right foot.
Highlights will include insights into;
- The top 3 CPO agendas for 2014
- Strategies and tactics to maintain and improve key supplier relationships
- Best practices technology enablers for strategic sourcing
Speakers:
Andrew Bartolini, Managing Partner and Chief Research Officer, Ardent Partners
Richard Waugh, Vice-President Corporate Development, Zycus Inc.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 2pm EDT
Related Reads
- Blog – Supplier Relationship Management: A Comprehensive Guide
- Blog – Supplier Performance Evaluation – A Quick Checklist
- Zycus Supplier Network Management Software
- Download Whitepaper – Supplier Risk And Performance Management: Best Practices For KPI Creation
- Download Whitepaper – Supplier Performance Evaluation for Better Results
- Whitepaper- Essential Components of a World-Class Supplier Performance Management Tool : A MENA Perspective
