Programme

eWorld Purchasing and Supply is the UK’s most comprehensive forum focusing exclusively on the full range of emerging issues and new technologies for procurement and supply chain applications, using an innovative educational format to deliver high-value content for senior purchasing and supply chain executives.

Click here to download the seminar planner from our February 2008 event.

Highlights from our February 2008 event included inspirational perspectives from the world-renowned Hackett Group and Shaun McCarthy of Action Sustainability, with a special focus on sustainability and the future of the purchasing function.

• High-level opening keynote on “Procurement Comes of Age” from Chris Sawchuk, Procurement Practice Leader at The Hackett Group - unveiling their new Purchasing Maturity Model and exclusive findings from the “Procurement 2012” research.

• Lunchtime food-for-thought from Shaun McCarthy (Director of Action Sustainability and Chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012), offering a unique insight into the social and environmental impact of sourcing and supply chain decisions and the key role that sustainable procurement will play in the trend towards more responsible business.

• Special seminar sessions designed specifically for public sector delegates, addressing key issues for central government, local authorities and other public sector organisations.

• More than 25 daily sessions covering the latest developments in eProcurement, eSourcing, eAuctions, eInvoicing, supplier integration & collaboration, contract management, ethical sourcing, sustainable supply chains and process transformation.

• Networking drinks reception – including a chance to meet key speakers from throughout the day and win impressive prizes in our interactive Procurement Challenge (Day One only) sponsored by Oracle Corporation

• Further insights into the bigger picture for sustainable supply chains, hosted within the co-located Supply Chain Futures forum.