“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

1. Blog – Supplier Relationship Management: A Comprehensive Guide
2. Blog – Supplier Performance Evaluation – A Quick Checklist
3. Zycus Supplier Network Management Software
4. Download Whitepaper – Supplier Risk And Performance Management: Best Practices For KPI Creation
5. Download Whitepaper – Supplier Performance Evaluation for Better Results
6. Whitepaper- Essential Components of a World-Class Supplier Performance Management Tool : A MENA Perspective