Thursday, August 28, 2008
ELP Forum 18 Oct 07 - Nice
Achieving world class. 'Sustainable strategies for long term stakeholder value'.
The 7th bi-annual European Leaders In Procurement Forum took place in Nice, France on 18th October 2007 at the grandiose Negresco Hotel.
The theme of the conference was Procurement Evolution - Achieving world class. 'Sustainable strategies for long term stakeholder value'.
The conference is one of the most highly respected in the industry and brought an audience of over 150 procurement leaders from Europe's largest companies for a one day programme of learning and networking.
Topics on the agenda for ELP FORUM07 Nice included:
- SRM
Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Cost Management, Supply Risk Management - Outsourcing
Insourcing vs Outsourcing
How to ensure you outsource the right functions
Managing outsourced deals - key success factors before and after entering into a deal - CSR - Sustainable, Green procurement and and ethical procurement
How to implement a sustainable procurement strategy into your business
How to demonstrate return on investment (ROI) and other benefits - Global Sourcing
LCCS - Challenges of procuring in new and emerging markets
Future of Sourcing - From a transactional to a strategic function - Procurement Talent
How to become the employer of choice for top talent
How to retain your top talent
In addition to the main programme;
- the interactive workshop sessions hosted by industry and category experts, allowed participants to take part in open discussions across a variety of key procurement topics;
- the end of programme panel session provided delegates with an excellent, opportunity to pose questions and discuss key topics of the day with each of the key note speakers;
- the Solutions Showcase adjoining the conference allowed decision makers to learn about the latest available best practice procurement tools and services, all with a proven track record in providing customers with deliverable bottom-line savings.
Speakers for ELP07 Nice will include Chief Procurement Officers, VP & Directors from Europe's most forward thinking organisations.
Previous companies who have spoken at ELP include:
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