THE FUTURE OF PROCUREMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

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With the cost of labor high in Canada, will the benefits of global sourcing be worth the risk? And how can you extend your organization's reach into the global economy? Topics in this presentation by a global sourcing leader include:
• The benefits of sourcing globally
• Compliance to international laws
• Mitigating Inherent Risks: Currency, Ethics, Quality & Supply Chain
• Logistics & Customs
• Global Sourcing Regulations

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Ask someone in procurement to run down their list of major concerns, and the number one answer will always be Risk. The exact responses may vary - from economic and political risk to data and third-party, but the bottom line is the same. In this panel, leading executives will address the many real dangers that face procurement, and contemplate methods for mitigation. Key topics include:
• How to Identify which risks are most pressing for your organization
• Planning for risk factors
• Canadian privacy regulations and their effect on Data & Third-Party Risk
• The perils of economic, environmental and political risk & how to react
• Adding a governance layer for strength and protection

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Has your company set ambitious targets for sustainable sourcing in its future? While these are often generated by the CEO, it is often down to procurement to find a practical way to achieve these goals. Managing short term financial budgets while trying to secure a long term sustainable supply can create conflicting strategies, but the benefits reaped by practicing Sustainable Procurement & Corporate Responsibility can be enormously rewarding. Making changes to well-established procurement processes, however, is easier said than done. In this panel, experts in the realm will discuss the why and how to do just that, and how sustainability and CSR in procurement will evolve in the coming years. Topics include:
• Aligning sourcing initiatives to company ethics
• Thinking green & buying locally
• The benefits & value of supplier diversification
• How recycling materials & services can result in a cost effective initiative
• Local environmental & human rights regulations
• Establishing a sustainable, progressing procurement strategy
• Assessing & quantifying sustainable procurement processes

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Times are changing. Can you say the same about your leadership and communication skills? For the first time in history there are 4 generations in the workplace, each with a preferred way of working. Today’s digital age and the multi-generational workforce require that a new leader rise. Social media, technology, and the explosion of Millennials into the workplace are putting new demands on leaders. Change is inevitable but the understanding and engaging of tomorrow’s employees must be intentional. Your organization’s future vitality depends on it.
• Gain a clear understanding of the Millennial generation.
• Learn the varying leadership and communication preferences of each generation.
• Harness tips for meaningful communications across generations.
• Grasp emerging trends in leadership and communication.
• Actionable and practical strategies to engage Millennial employees and build company loyalty.

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