“ There are benefits for both sides . Buyers can learn from their suppliers and consider innovative approaches and this also broadens their outlook in their particular market . Suppliers can benefit through support from their customers when times are difficult , especially if it ’ s a David and Goliath situation where a large corporation works with a small business ”
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“ There are benefits for both sides . Buyers can learn from their suppliers and consider innovative approaches and this also broadens their outlook in their particular market . Suppliers can benefit through support from their customers when times are difficult , especially if it ’ s a David and Goliath situation where a large corporation works with a small business ”
DUNCAN BROCK DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD FOR EMEA APAC , PUBLICIS SAPIEN
The benefits of effective SRM
• Cost efficiency : close collaboration , results in more accurate forecasts , and honest decision making on how to improve production and procurement efficiencies .
• Technological advances : suppliers and buyers can advise each other on the latest developments .
• Market development : shared ideas can create new markets .
• Risk reduction : understanding suppliers results in fewers risks of fraud or modern slavery that could be hidden deep within multiple supplier layers .
• Sustainability : ethical initiatives such as sustainability can be shared with suppliers and encourage development . Good supplier management of supply chains can help to reduce waste and carbon emissions .
MEET THE SPEAKERS
NITIN SALVIO DSOUZA
TITLE : DIGITAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD FOR EMEA APAC , PUBLICIS SAPIENT
Nitin Salvio Dsouza . Digital supply chain lead for EMEA APAC , Publicis Sapient driving the next generation consumer focussed , cost effective supply chains at global retailers and CPG firms .
DUNCAN BROCK
TITLE : GROUP DIRECTOR AT CIPS
CIPS is the largest professional body in the world for procurement and supply management . We train in all aspects of procurement and supply management and our qualifications are accredited around the globe . As Group Director at CIPS , I head up the CIPS for a business team supporting corporates in a range of services to make improvements to their teams and operations in procurement and supply . We exist for the public good and are a non-profit , supporting buyers and professionals at all levels and many roles .
MARTIN WABARA
TITLE : HEAD OF SUPPLIER SALES FOR GHX EUROPE
I ’ m Martin Wabara , Head of Supplier Sales for GHX Europe . I ’ m ultimately responsible for ensuring the growth of GHX ecommerce purchase to pay solutions and service utilisation with a wide range of suppliers throughout Europe
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