Poorly managed contracts can quickly become a source of confusion, risk and missed opportunity. Bad visibility and manual processes make effective oversight of contracts a major challenge. So, how do you bring order to multiple, complex contracts? What does good contract management lookout throughout the entire lifecycle? And, how can digital tools and AI further enhance these efforts? 

Find out in this session as a global infrastructure firm shares its lessons for success and gain insight into the emerging AI capabilities to reduce your contract risk, better manage supplier performance, and bring clarity to chaos.

Session supported by Agiloft

In a VUCA world, strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of resilient supply chains. An effective supplier relationship management (SRM) programme is foundational to driving value, managing performance and ensuring long-term visibility. What does best practice SRM look like? How can you become more accessible to do business with by make onboarding and performance monitoring seamless? And, how do you build a compelling business case for investing in your SRM capabilities

Learn the core components of a successful SRM programme and how you get buy-in to invest in tools can transform supplier relationships into strategic partnerships.

Session supported by Kodiak Hub

This year’s CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply report, supported by GEP, finds a community that is gaining in influence and confidence. Professionals know that they must develop their leadership and strategic skills to bring their insights to the top table. As senior procurement leaders gain permanent seats on the main board, how do you deliver the most impact? Why do procurement and supply leaders hold the keys to driving automation and delivering genuine sustainable impact? 

A panel of CPOs offered their views on the findings and shared valuable advice for the profession to maintain its newfound voice.