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The Future of Negotiation: Driving Success in Times of Crisis
Negotiations come in all shapes and sizes and is one of the most used and decisive tools for buyers. But... how do we negotiate strategically in the new world? After shuttering storefronts, inflation and scaring away consumers, the crisis has left. . .
Speaker: Charlotte de Brabandt
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8:00AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast
Start off your day with some fresh coffee, a breakfast sandwich and some fruit (multiple options to accommodate various dietary needs). Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. outside the general session area. You can grab and go to find a quiet spot to catch up on email, meet with friends old and new or enjoy some fresh air outside on the beautiful property.
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8:00AM - 3:00PM
Exhibit Hall Open
Experience the newly designed exhibit hall format where suppliers are located in neighborhoods that showcase solutions in Future of Work, Risk, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Tech & Innovation. Join an education session at one of the Insights stages, visit with new suppliers or relax and have lunch. There will be a limited number of to go lunches for those who would prefer to eat outside or have more social distancing.
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9:00AM - 10:30AM
General Session
Kick off the second full day of conference in this powerful general session where we will honor this year's Shipman Medal Award winner. And, back by popular demand, following the award recognition, Tom Derry, ISM CEO, will lead a powerful fireside chat discussion with Shipman Medal winners including 2021's recipient, Sidney Johnson, 2020's recipient, Sue Spence and 2022's newest Shipman addition. These great minds will discuss their perspectives on the latest challenges in the profession and what they see coming in the future.
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
The State of Supplier Diversity
In this session we'll review the data on the state of supplier diversity programs across the US including what's working, key challenges, and best practices. We'll also share case studies of some of the most successful supplier diversity programs. ...
Speaker: Daniel Dorr
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Forecasting: When Being Right is Bad for Business
Decades of research has shown definitively that effective forecasting yields tangible financial benefits, but primarily only the most sophisticated organizations realize these benefits. Part of the challenge is that the financial and operational cost of best-in-class forecasting for many organizations will outstrip the anticipated...
Forecasting; Finance Business Strategy
Speaker: Jonathon Karelse
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11:30AM - 12:30PM
Fixing Dirty Spend Data
We’re all expected to cleanse or fix spend data, but no one tells us how to do it! In this session, you'll see real-life examples of dirty data and the consequences it has on output like decision making, reporting, analytics, AI and machine...
Speaker: Susan Walsh
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Localization and Category Management
With the recent push to reevaluate supply chains there has been a hard look at localization. Evaluating localization opportunities takes in a lot of key factors like the impact on sustainability and getting local content to the market and the overall...
Localization reshoring nearshoring category management
Speaker: shaun doherty
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Understanding and Engaging Veteran-Owned Businesses for Supplier Diversity Programs
Veteran-Owned Businesses are important suppliers with unique strengths. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), veterans owned majority interest in 2.52 million businesses in 2012, while according to the 2018 Annual Business Survey, veteran business owners accounted for 6.1% (351,237) of all U.S. employer businesses and...
Speaker: John Perez
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
The Year of the Tail—How To Win at Tail Spend
Increasing globalization and the resulting localization of supply chains have helped skyrocket tail spend to the top of the CPO agenda, all of whom are looking for that “silver bullet” solution...
Tail spend Senior leaders procurement strategy
Speaker: Stefan Dent
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12:30PM - 1:30PM
Future Considerations for Commodity Pricing & Risk Strategies
How can the C-Suite align to avoid the impact of price risk on supply chains? Price inflation has increased the risk to organizations and supply chains globally. The increased volatility has often resulted in increases in the cost-of-goods (COGS) putting pressure on...
Price Inflation Senior Leaders Risk
Speaker: Antony Fisher
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1:00PM - 3:00PM
Lunch
Enjoy a great lunch followed by time to explore the exhibit hall neighborhoods or stop to listen to a presentation on the Insights Stage. Make sure to play the conference game and find clues in the exhibit hall to help you earn points for a chance to win great prizes.
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
Understanding Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning
Our supply chains are full of chaos, conflict, and frustration. Even prior to the pandemic, things were not running smoothly. The core of our supply chain issues come down to six failures and the solutions to address those failures are packaged in a framework called Demand Driven Material. . .
Speaker: John Melbye
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2:30PM - 3:30PM
Legal Service: The Spend that Procurement Forgot
Does your managed spend include legal service? Often times its the area that falls outside of your managed spend portfolio. In fact, global legal spend is over $330BN annually and yet only 12% of companies apply basic process improvement principles to its resources. As a result the largest RFP in legal . . .
Legal managed spend procurement technical skills
Speaker: Trevor Faure
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Leaving China? It’s Not As Easy As You Think
There are still shortages of supplies and equipment around the world including acute shortages in America. Global supply chains sourcing from China have been part of the problem. But companies can’t expect to simply pack up shop, lock the doors, turn out the lights, and move back. . .
INFLATION CHINA RESHORING RISK
Speaker: Rosemary Coates
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Logistics Technology: Tips on How to Evaluate and Select the Right Solution
Technology and supply chain topics are top of mind for most businesses today. The technology available to supply chain participants is plentiful, specialized and confusing. It is critical to find technology that solves your logistics problems that gives you better visibility. But, how do. . .
Speaker: Doug Ladden
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3:00PM - 4:00PM
Successful Implementations Begin at Procurement
Have you ever had smooth procurement of a product or service followed by a disastrous implementation? Suddenly, you’re spending more money, spending more time, and executing more change orders all while answering tough “how did we get here” questions. If you’ve been there and done that (and don’t want to go back), then join this panel’s “hard knocks” session focused on. . .
Contracting Negotiation Technical skills
Speaker: Jessica Chapman
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3:30PM - 4:30PM
Getting the Relational Contract that You Want for Your Complex Outsourcing Relationship
Many organizations continue to struggle to effectively design, manage and execute an effective outsource program to meet objectives, let alone deliver the anticipated transformational value promised at the outset. There are limitations and inherent weaknesses in traditional contracts to meet the. . .
Negotiation Outsourcing Contract Management
Speaker: Raj Ghosh
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Robotics as a Service (RaaS)
The future is NOW. Procurement entails a wide variety of categories including robotics. In this session, learn a practical approach to evaluating robotics beyond traditional manufacturing. Review various use cases, understand the pros and cons and how to evaluate lease vs. buy and gain knowledge in. . .
Speaker: Johan Rahardjo
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4:00PM - 5:00PM
Mitigating Risk Through Relationships
If recent history has taught us anything, it’s that we have to mitigate our risks. Business as usual just isn’t a thing anymore. As supply chain professionals, we often interact with nearly every department and several suppliers. . . .
Technical skills Risk Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Speaker: Paige McDonald
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6:00PM - 8:00PM
Closing Party
If we start the conference with a party, it's important to close the conference with a party. Enjoy great music, great company and themed drinks and appetizers on the pool deck (weather permitting) for an evening under the stars. Attire: Resort Casual.
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