Kara Swisher, Opening Keynote

Get prepared for the Supply Management Integration exam with ISM's Guided Learning course. Designed with today's busy professional in mind, this comprehensive, self-paced course will provide a deep understanding of essential supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.

Despite AI and cutting-edge technology, nearly 50% of procurement professionals say contractor verification and onboarding is a top challenge. Reserve your seat to hear how technology is helping - and not helping – 150 + procurement pros across multiple industries.

Nearly 50% of procurement professionals say contractor verification and onboarding remains a top challenge. Despite AI and cutting-edge technology, procurement leaders and their teams say...

They use an average of 5 different tools to assess contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

At least 55% spend 1-5 business days assessing contractor certifications and qualifications.

Over 50% rely on physical audits and site visits to verify compliance and check certifications

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how technology is both supporting and hindering procurement teams across more than 150 professionals and multiple industries.
• Analyze new proprietary research findings related to contractor risk management, sourcing efficiency, and compliance challenges
• Identify key insights and practical takeaways from real-world procurement data to improve operational performance.
• Engage in a live Q&A session to deepen understanding and clarify research findings.
• Access and review the full research report to apply lessons learned within your own procurement strategy.

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