ProcureCon US

It's all smiles and networking at ProcureCon Marketing! This year, we're gearing up for even more exciting opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from 40+ of the best speakers in the marketing procurement industry. Gain insights on influencer management and navigating a fragmented digital media ecosystem from top companies such as Amgen, The Clorox Company, Dell Technologies, Syngenta, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Meta, Tiffany & Co., Post Holdings, and many more! Learn more about ProcureCon Marketing here: https://bit.ly/3Ru5PpX #ProcureCon #influencermanagement #digitalmedia #marketingprocurement

Take a journey into the cosmic clash between two sides of the procurement process with Dupre J., Regional Category Manager, Logistics & Warehousing, Global Procurement at CSL – https://bit.ly/49epAIj 👉 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴? At #ProcureCon, you’ll break down the cultural and language barriers between buyers and sellers, offering practical strategies for creating mutual understanding and value. Key takeaways: ✔ How to look at the forces driving buyers and sellers, so each can think from the other’s perspective before coming to the bargaining table ✔ Ways to improve communication and collaboration between potential partners ✔ Strategies to discover and mitigate misalignments that can impact business outcomes and supplier relationships ✔ How to harness the power of shared objectives to bridge the gap and propel the respective procurement and sales partnerships forward. See this year’s full agenda here: https://bit.ly/49epAIj #supplychain #procurement #sourcing #logistics #transportation

Get ready for a star-studded lineup of speakers at ProcureCon Indirect East 2024! Over three action-packed days from Sept 9-11, 2024, leaders from Citi,FIS, Yum! Brands, Travel + Leisure Co., The J.M. Smucker Co. and Novolex will deliver keynotes and host dynamic panels. C-suite leaders will explore procurement and supply chain strategy, digitalization, transformation, and sustainability. This event is the ultimate networking platform, connecting peers and companies across the US and Canada. Amidst unprecedented disruption and digital transformation, these leaders have proven their worth—don't miss your chance to learn from the best! Register today https://bit.ly/43xZKwF

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can be a catalyst for driving continuous improvement with vendor partners - https://bit.ly/3yQTiGV At #ProcureCon, you’ll explore how to outsource your MRO model and how SLAs can serve as a framework for setting clear expectations, measuring performance, and fostering collaboration between stakeholders. Learn more about: ➡ Making the decision to outsource MRO for greater efficiency and cost savings ➡ Leveraging SLAs to drive ongoing improvement initiatives with outsourcing partners  ➡ Defining accountability for your vendors by establishing and collecting meaningful metrics ➡ Implementing feedback loops to address gaps in procurement and meet evolving business needs and challenges Agnes Ansay, Global Director of Procurement at Grifols, will lead the “Outsourcing The MRO Model Using SLAs To Drive Continuous Improvement” case study at this year’s event! For more details: https://bit.ly/3yQTiGV #MRO #MROspend #procurement #sourcing

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬? 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬! Implementing AI in procurement is no small feat. We surveyed 100 procurement, supply chain, risk management, and IT leaders from across the U.S. and Canada and found that 𝟓𝟕% 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬, while 𝟒𝟗% 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐎𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬. https://bit.ly/3VLEVuX Additionally, 𝟓𝟑% 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝟏% 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬. These findings highlight the ongoing difficulty in leveraging AI effectively within procurement functions, largely due to the technology's relative novelty. Overcoming these hurdles is essential for organizations aiming to unlock AI's full potential. Check out our free eGuide and discover how industry leaders are addressing these challenges: https://bit.ly/3VLEVuX #procurecon #procurement #ai #techinnovation

Inventory management is an important part of any organization's maintenance plan. When a machine malfunctions, it can be repaired at a moment's notice without facing long downtime. However, managing manufacturing inventory can be particularly tricky since there are so many assets to pay attention to. That's why centralizing inventory management can make life easier because it'll give you a bird's eye view of the entire operation (i.e. Improved data accuracy, which leads to better decision-making, simplified inventory tracking processes, and enhanced workflow integration). If you want to read more about inventory management centralization, you should check out Brightly's article here: https://lnkd.in/emEgazK4 #ProcureConMRO #manufacturing #maintenance #spareparts #mro

In an age when finding effective ways to operationalize, evaluate, and benchmark marketing activity continues to be a challenge to the procurement process, now is the time to attend ProcureCon Marketing. Discover how companies are perfecting influencer management, driving efficiencies in the advertiser/agency relationship, and managing AI's impact on the industry at ProcureCon Marketing on November 18-20, 2024. Explore the full agenda today to elevate your marketing procurement role and become a true partner with your stakeholders: https://bit.ly/3Ru5PpX #ProcureCon #marketingprocurement #influencermanagement #procurement

Over the last decade, the role of procurement has undergone significant transformation, shifting from a traditionally transactional function to a strategic and value-adding discipline within organizations. At #ProcureCon, you’ll deep dive into driving value creation, addressing challenges such as: ✔ Digital transformation hurdles  ✔ Identifying champions within the organization ✔ Finding the balance between immediate day-to-day concerns and future-forward visioning. Check out more discussion points from ProcureCon Supply Chain - https://bit.ly/49epAIj #supplychain #procurement #sourcing #logistics #transportation

Fantastic news ProcureCon Community! We’ve extended the nomination deadline for the EPIC Awards to July 31! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on a deserving colleague (or yourself) as an industry leader! Seize this opportunity and be part of something extraordinary—submit your nominations and make this year’s EPIC Awards the best yet! Click here to learn more about this year's ceremony: https://bit.ly/4eoUy44

How are you planning to maintain operational continuity, ensure cost efficiency, and promote safety and compliance? Share your plans and gain new perspectives at ProcureCon MRO ✏ This year’s speaker lineup includes innovators from diverse sectors of the industry. Let’s welcome Karen Shockley from Brenntag North America, Inc and Cayla Zimmerman, MBA from Ingredion Incorporated to the program. Ideas explored in their panels include: ➡ How to integrate sustainability principles into MRO procurement processes ➡ Ways to identify and begin to address reporting and regulations challenges across diverse supply chains and global networks ➡ Approaches to implementing and maintaining badging procedures to ensure compliance and security ➡ How to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with contracting and badging in MRO services. Learn more about the topics covered in this year’s agenda here: https://bit.ly/3yQTiGV #ProcureCon #MRO #MROspend #procurement #sourcing