Day 1: July 21, 2020 Theme: Seize The Day: Taking Advantage Of Disruption
7:20 am - 8:20 am Registration & Breakfast
8:20 am - 8:30 am Welcome Remarks/Icebreaker
8:30 am - 8:40 am Chairpersons Opening Remarks
8:40 am - 9:20 am Keynote Panel: The Times Are A Changing! Adapting In An Evolving World
The time for action is now. The world in which you operate in is rapidly changing and it’s important to start swimming so you don’t sink like a stone. Drop what you think you know about the changing world, because that’s yesterday’s news. During this panel, you’ll have the chance to learn from companies who are revamping procurement within their organization. We’ll kick of the 2020 conference by discussing:
• Culture of organization creating strategic initiatives
• Perspective on digitizing procurement/Establish Industry 4.0
• Supporting supply chain with the changing market
• Partnerships with suppliers that promote value
Greg Toornman
Vice President, Global Materials, Logistics & Freight ManagementAGCO Corporation
9:20 am - 10:00 am Guest Speaker: Getting Supply Chain Back On Track Following A Global Pandemic
10:00 am - 10:40 am Keynote Panel: Risk No More: Exploring Ways To Shield Supply Chain And Procurement From Recent Disruptions
Risk. Arguably one of the biggest topics of conversation to be top of mind for direct procurement executives. It’s an incredibly complex line of work that has lots of moving pieces in the supply chain line. Quality, reputation and accountability make up just a few key elements risk ties into. This panel will look into the most problematic areas revolving around risk. How are you assessing the impact of trade uncertainty and what measures do you need to take to ensure your relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders remain strong? This is your one panel to stay completely up to speed and explore ways to mitigate and quantify risks with top executives.
• Political, geographical & international trade risk (China, US, Japan, Mexico, EU,)
• Dealing with the coronavirus
• Supplier, quality and transport risk
• Classification on customs, taxes and fees
• Challenges with metals and steady supply of materials
Greg Toornman
Vice President, Global Materials, Logistics & Freight ManagementAGCO Corporation
10:40 am - 11:20 am Morning Networking And Refreshment Break: Lounge In The Solutions Zone
11:20 am - 11:45 am Case Study: Identifying Road Blocks In Your Supplier Base & Increasing Savings
How do know you identify where your next roadblock comes from in the group of suppliers you’re working with? What do you do to enable your suppliers to be better contributors to your business? What can your thought leadership do to achieve better outcomes and deliver on time?
Luiz will explain his views and how finding, selecting and managing suppliers is delivering innovation to their business.
11:45 am - 12:35 pm Panel: What Winning Organizations Do To Attract Talent In Procurement & Supply Chain
The labor market is scarce. The talent you need has changed. Hiring, training, developing and retaining talent in procurement isn’t a new topic, but it’s important to put a talent management strategy in place. The old way of doing things simply won’t cut it moving into the next decade. How are you building and managing your talent pool giving all these recent changes to procurement? This panel will explore:
• Developing talent for 2020 and beyond
• Reassessing talent needs to meet the digital revolution
• Training managers to properly handle the different generations
Angie Reynolds
Director of Global Sourcing, Private Brands & Quality Assurance OperationsLowe’s Companies, Inc.
12:35 pm - 1:40 pm Lunch
Track A – Creating A Risk Free Supply Chain
Track A
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm Chairperson RemarksTrack B – Cultivating & Strengthening Supplier Relationships
Track B
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm Chairperson Remarks1:50 pm - 2:30 pm Panel: Conducting Due Diligence On Suppliers To Ensure Compliance With Global Laws & Regulations
FCPA, anti-Bribery, slavery, conflict minerals, human rights. What are you doing to ensure you’re following the rules and regulations? This panel discussion will shed light on how various companies, in different industries, are addressing these issues. Listen to our panel of experts discuss ways to stay current and comply with the national and global regulations.
1:50 pm - 2:50 pm Workshop: Accelerate, Cultivate, Innovate!—Managing Relationships With The Modern Supplier
Working with the suppliers of today is new ballgame - emerging technologies, fragmenting supply bases and a flurry of start-ups can make it difficult to identify sustainable solution and manage critical relationships that may not be long-term. With this discussion, find out how to kick your processes into high gear to match the speed of innovative suppliers, cultivate the right relationship and become a true partner with the supplier of today.
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm Presentation: Protecting Your Global Supply Chain In An Uncertain World
Global events can impact your supply chain. This is a fact. Supply chain and procurement have started to work closely to ensure strategies are in place to limit disruption and maintain production. But given recent geo-political factors the industry is facing, it’s important to stay sharp and give it some attention. It’s uncertain what external factors can impact your business next. Regardless, Nolan Smith will get you thinking on how to plan.
1:50 pm - 2:50 pm Workshop: Accelerate, Cultivate, Innovate!—Managing Relationships With The Modern Supplier
Working with the suppliers of today is new ballgame - emerging technologies, fragmenting supply bases and a flurry of start-ups can make it difficult to identify sustainable solution and manage critical relationships that may not be long-term. With this discussion, find out how to kick your processes into high gear to match the speed of innovative suppliers, cultivate the right relationship and become a true partner with the supplier of today.
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Innovation Spotlight
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm Innovation Spotlight
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm Networking Break In The Solutions Zone
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm Presentation: Achieving Operational Excellence in a Fast Changing Environment:
Business requirements include strategy, goals, work force, processes, and technology; how they are work together will define your success. We will explore the challenges and benefits of connecting these often disparate components to achieve efficiency, increase employee satisfaction, and operational excellence.
Angie Reynolds
Director of Global Sourcing, Private Brands & Quality Assurance OperationsLowe’s Companies, Inc.
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm Case Study: Differentiate To Innovate! Innovation Through Supplier Diversity
Having a diverse group of suppliers can provide the expertise and innovation needed to outperform the competition. An effective supplier diversity process can have a powerful and positive effect on the strength and loyalty of any organization’s consumer base - but to implement a strong supplier diversity program, an organization must create specific business classifications that define supplier diversity and a well-planned selection process. Creating opportunities for diverse suppliers takes work and patience to ensure success. You’ll hear perspective on:
• Bringing smaller, more agile companies into the fold to propel innovation
• Encouraging larger strategic manufacturers to partner with smaller businesses and offer lower pricing
• Displaying your organization’s commitment to doing business in multicultural markets
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Insider Interactive Roundtable Discussions
Let us take this time to address a few key challenges we want to dive deeper into. Take a seat and take control of your own event experience. Be sure to join these interactive roundtable sessions and take a deep dive into the specific topic you want to discuss. There are 2 thirty minute rotations for these tables. So pick two topics and get to it!
1. 5 Years & Under: Stakeholder Interaction, Compliance & Solutions for New Procurement Teams - Angela Stanzione – Procurement Manager, CLEAResult
2. Outsourcing Versus Insourcing: An Honest Conversation - Darren Morrow - Global Procurement Director – Global Category, Chemicals, Minerals, Resins, Rubber & Plastic Parts, Dentsply Sirona International
3. Eliminate The Risk: Proactive Approaches to Mitigating Risk - Rich Wrightington – Executive Director – Sourcing, GE Appliances, A Haier Company
4. Recruit, Engage, & Retain Millennial Talent: Questions To Consider - +Jason Glover – Director, Global Sourcing, Harry’s
5. AI & It’s In True Role: Investing In The Future
6. Perspective On Measuring Productivity: What’s Critical For You?
7. Searching For The Supplier: Find New & Requalify Suppliers?
8. Compare & Contrast How To Engage Stakeholders -
9. Investing In Tools/Software For Commodity Managers
10. What’s On Your Mind? Ask The Consultant!
11. Does My Contract Have Me Covered? Software To Help Manage Your Project
12. Is This Really Sustainable? Assistance In Bulking Up CSR
5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception In The Solution Zone
Enjoy our BBQ Infused reception! Sip on cocktails and snack on appetizers, while you network with fellow attendees. Break the ice with old or new peers while you play games and win cool prizes.