16 - 17 June, 2011

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In order to thrive in a world economy characterized by significant risk and competition, companies must elevate their relationships with suppliers to be more strategic and collaborative in nature. The principals of Supplier Relationship Management are more critical now than ever before to achieve the full benefits of your engagements and increase the potential for competitive advantage. During the Conference you will learn how to leverage SRM strategies and practices to balance the need for cost-reduction with the need to gain access to additional resources of the suppliers, drive innovation, collaborate for increased value and mitigate risks, thereby positioning your company for long-term success. Leading practitioners from a diverse group of companies and industries will be able to share the best practices and lessons learned from their journey to realize the true benefits of SRM and a collaborative environment in order for you to improve your new or enhanced SRM programs.

Benefits of attending

• Overcome the inherent barriers and risks associated with close collaboration to capitalize on a truly collaborative relationship
• Aligning sourcing strategies to business strategies for greater alignment and support from the organization
• Manage and mitigate risk through a properly executed risk management and performance measurement platform
• Exchange practical ideas and lessons learned with peers in a relaxed environment during the featured Roundtable Session

Who should attend

The Conference is intended senior executives in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, finance, strategy, and operations to network, brainstorm issues and exchange experiences and advice on how to best manage supplier relationships.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Pre-Conference Workshop

Building Blocks of SRM

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Registration and Continental Breakfast 8–9 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks 9–9:15 am

A 9:15–10:15 am

Capitalizing on the Power of Collaboration

Jonathan Hughes, Partner, Sourcing & Supplier Management Practice Leader, Vantage Partners

Networking and Refreshment Break 10:15–10:30 am

B 10:30–11:30 am

Building and Sustaining High Quality Relationships from the Buyers and Suppliers Points of View

Moderator
Wayne S. Evans, Head of Procurement Americas, DHL Global Business Services
Panelists
Lito Castelo, Global Program Manager, SRM, The Coca-Cola Company
Stephanie Fuller, Director, Global Business Development, Office Depot
R. Kirk Weidner, Vice President, Cargill
Daniel A. Morgan, Head of Global Strategic Accounts, Beverage Markets, The Linde Group

C 11:30 am–12:20 pm

Overcome Roadblocks by Building and Ensuring Continuous Executive Sponsorship

Natalie Hansen, Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Procurement, Actus Lend Lease

Luncheon 12:20–1:30 pm

D 1:30–2:20 pm

Achieve Innovation and Sustainability through SRM

Catherine Stoller, Director of Supplier Relationship Management, L’OREAL

E 2:20–3:10 pm

Harness Supplier Capabilities to Deliver Continued Value and Drive Business Effectiveness

Chris Holmes, Head Sourcing, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
Brian Howell, Director, Global Category Management, Laboratory, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.

Networking and Refreshment Break 3:10–3:25 pm

F 3:25–4:15 pm

Talent Management Equation in Driving Success

Kristine Moore, Vice President, Global Functions Sourcing, Shell International B.V.

G 4:15–5:10 pm

Collaboratively Anticipate, Identify and Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

Richard D. Rich C.P.M., Senior Administrator Enterprise Risk Management, Seminole Electric Cooperative
Rose Kelly-Falls, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Risk Management, Rapid Ratings International

Networking Cocktail Reception 5:10–6:10 pm

Friday, June 17, 2011

Breakfast Session H 8:15–9:15 am

Breakfast Roundtable Peer to Peer Learning Experience

I 9:15–10:15 am

Managing Competitive Risks in Supplier Partnerships

Scott Paull, Executive Vice President Global Supply Chain & Chief Procurement Officer, KLA-Tencor

Networking and Refreshment Break 10:15–10:30 am

J 10:30–11:15 am

Instill a Culture of Improvement through Performance Metrics

Trupti Marshall, Senior Vice President, Supplier Relationship Management, SunTrust Banks Inc.

K 11:15 am–12:15 pm

Maximizing Value and Operating Effectively in Global and Emerging Markets

Moderator
Jonathan Hughes, Partner, Sourcing & Supplier Management Practice Leader, Vantage Partners
Panelists
Kristine Moore, Vice President, Global Functions Sourcing, Shell International B.V.
John Stephens, Senior Director, Category Management, Microsoft
Linda Topping, Vice President, Global Procurement, Colgate-Palmolive Company
Anoop Nathwani, Senior Sourcing Manager, IT SRM, Nokia Corporation

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Casey Greenzweig at casey.greenzweig@conferenceboard.org.