Risky Business: Managing Supply Risk in 2009
Managing costs and achieving savings are two of the top priorities for companies of all sizes across all industries. But in today's economy, a bigger challenge is threatening businesses-successfully managing heightened supply risk. Volatile commodity prices, credit shortages, consolidation, and bankruptcies are all contributing to this increased daily business risk. The good news? With the right set of tools and techniques, supply risk can be managed and overcome. Join our panel discussion as Ariba presents practical strategies that you can put into place to assess and manage supply risk.
Analyst Update: How to Generate Immediate Savings and Maximize Procurement ROI
During this insightful webinar, AMR analyst Mickey North Rizza will explore one of the most under-leveraged areas of business today: maximizing ROI through eProcurement. Those in the know are implementing eProcurement initiatives to capitalize on the current economy and save hundreds of millions of dollars. Are you? Listen to this webinar to learn how to analyze your Procurement ROI and deliver extraordinary savings to your bottom line now.
Speakers:
Mickey North Rizza, Research Director, AMR Research
John Lark, Senior Product Marketing Manager , Ariba
Pam Kinney, Director, Procurement and Supply Chain, Republic Services
Supply Chain Risk Management in Turbulent Times presented by Supply Chain Management Review
One of the most important jobs facing global companies today is how to manage risk in their supply chains. And the persons that are tasked to address this challenge are the company’s supply chain professionals. This timely webcast will help supply chain professionals meet that challenge. Experts from Marsh Inc., a global leader in supply chain risk management research and consulting, will outline the major supply chain risks that companies face today. They will also offer specific recommendations on practical steps that supply chain people can take to minimize that risk. The end result: a smoother supply chain and a more profitable business. The webcast will also include real-world case examples of companies that have successfully stepped up to the risk management challenge.
Transforming A/P Managers into Working Capital Heroes
The harsh reality of today’s economic environment is magnifying the importance of working capital management to all businesses. This creates a perfect situation for Accounts Payable to become more strategic to the offices of the CFO and CIO. Join for an interactive discussion regarding how industry leaders are transforming A/P from a cost center to a profit center through process automation and advanced strategies that optimize working capital and minimize supply chain risk.
Speakers:
James Tucker – Director of Product Marketing, Ariba Financial Solutions and Network Solutions
Drew Hofler – Senior Manager Financial Solutions
Top Five Categories to Source Now: European Market
Trade wars, protectionism, new tariffs…companies all over the globe are facing new and exaggerated challenges as they cope with the recessionary economy. What, then, are the categories that your organization should source now to drive savings to your bottom line? And how will market conditions affect your operations? Join Ariba’s global category experts as they provide current pricing information on core direct and indirect categories that European organizations should source today.
Speakers:
Michael Darlow, Category Manager, Travel Services
Louise Hartle, Category Manager, Personal Protective Equipment
Deniz Kafali Ucuncu, Category Manager, Electrical & Electronics, PCB
Jean Pierre Lauer, Category Manager, Category Management
Daniel Laumayer, Sr. Manager, Category Management
Tomas Oplatek, Category Manager, Metals, CNC Machinings
Jan Ulrych, Category Manager, Plastics & Raw Materials
Haiying Xie, Sr. Category Manager, Paper & Packaging