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Communicating with your suppliers during times of crisis

Procurement is being plunged into a period of consistent crises including the energy crisis, inflation, and the Ukraine War, just to name a few. And unfortunately, when faced with these situations, organisations have a tendency to allow communication with their suppliers to fall by the wayside. For companies who are directly impacted by such crises, maintaining effective communication with their supply base - addressing its impact on the organisations and their long-term goals - is a crucial step in forging strong supplier relationships and reinforcing a Customer of Choice status.

06_00 GMT _ AMESA CPO Panel

WSPD 2023 was SPP’s chance to once again showcase the importance of sustainability and implementing sustainable practices within Procurement to the world. Gathering CPOs and Thought-Leaders together to share their experience, insights and expertise, SPP kicked off WSPD in each new region with a panel discussion designed to provide a taste of the regional challenges, opportunities and priorities facing procurement professionals today.

1. 00_00 GMT _ APAC CPO Panel

WSPD 2023 was SPP’s chance to once again showcase the importance of sustainability and implementing sustainable practices within Procurement to the world. Gathering CPOs and Thought-Leaders together to share their experience, insights and expertise, SPP kicked off WSPD in each new region with a panel discussion designed to provide a taste of the regional challenges, opportunities and priorities facing procurement professionals today.

CPO Perspectives: Implementing Sustainable Procurement in the Americas

WSPD 2023 was SPP’s chance to once again showcase the importance of sustainability and implementing sustainable practices within Procurement to the world. Gathering CPOs and Thought-Leaders together to share their experience, insights and expertise, SPP kicked off WSPD in each new region with a panel discussion designed to provide a taste of the regional challenges, opportunities and priorities facing procurement professionals today.

12_00 GMT _ Europe CPO Panel

WSPD 2023 was SPP’s chance to once again showcase the importance of sustainability and implementing sustainable practices within Procurement to the world. Gathering CPOs and Thought-Leaders together to share their experience, insights and expertise, SPP kicked off WSPD in each new region with a panel discussion designed to provide a taste of the regional challenges, opportunities and priorities facing procurement professionals today.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

  What does doing nothing truly mean for your suppliers and your sustainability strategy?   In today’s world, organisations increasingly recognise the importance of sustainability in their operations, not just for their bottom line but also for the future of our planet and society. One of the key areas where organisations can make a significant...

  Supplier Day teamed up with Siemens and Enterprise to develop and host ‘The Regenerate Movement’, a bespoke series of events designed to tap into their supplier relationships and unlock true supplier and enterprise value.   Over the course of 5 months, Siemens and Enterprise worked closely with their suppliers, GEOTAB, TripShift, Fleet Operations, Energy Saving...

Bayer INL Nov 2022

Organisations across the world are entering periods of uncertainty. And with the rising number of issues Procurement are facing, the best way to tackle them is together with your supply chain. But to ensure your suppliers are fully aligned with your vision, organisations need to engage in regular supplier events. Something Bayer has already started with their Igniting Networks Live event series. And with the successful completion of their second Igniting Network Live event, the true value of hosting regular events is already shining through.

Coalition-poster

Gender Equality within Procurement is an element that, more often than not, gets lost within the discourse of ESG commitments and goals. To remedy this, Logitech, alongside their fellow members at The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement, hosted their very first supplier day, spotlighting the efforts organisations can and should be doing to establish gender parity as an industry standard within Procurement. To enhance their efforts, Supplier Day introduced one of our most important and effective values, Strategic Empathy. Designed to hone the event’s audiences, messaging, and content, Supplier Day works closely with the Coalition to deliver a thought-provoking event, in an empathetic manner.