Post-Conference Master Classes - April 28, 2010
Choose any ONE of the following High-Impact Master Classes by Experts
Strategic Sourcing relates to getting the best products and services at the best value. It is designed to segment external spend and ensure that procurement resources are focused on the most important categories. What sets strategic sourcing apart is its continuous attention to improving and re-evaluating the purchasing activities of a company, thus enabling organisations to adapt to changing market forces.
Strategic Sourcing delivers the lowest total cost of materials and services, while improving service quality and typically, 1% purchasing cost reduction has the same impact on profit as a 10% increase in turnover. As globalization changes the basis of competition, sourcing is moving from the periphery of corporate functions to the core. But only by first taking a broad, strategic view of capabilities sourcing can your company gain the greatest benefit from all of its sourcing choices.
Time: 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Presenter:
Frank Thewihsen, Vice President, A.T. Kearney Middle East, UAE
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In the current environment of economic uncertainty, outsourcing of key business services has taken on even greater importance. The cost reduction and value creation opportunities are now even more compelling, however it is also true that contracts and relationships are re-examined and, if necessary, transformed to reflect changing risk dynamics, improvements in technology and a changing supplier landscape. Companies need to ensure that their contracts reflect the outsourcing relationship they want to achieve - it is an unfortunate reality that too many contracts lack sufficient flexibility, are poorly drafted and do not focus the parties on maintaining a close commercial relationship based on shared objectives.
Time: 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Presenters:
Peter Brudenall, Partner, Hunton & Williams, UK
Quentin Lowcay, Partner, Kensington Swan, New Zealand
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Determining whether to outsource Operations and/or Maintenance is one of the most challenging decisions any organisation can make. It is a tacit admission that the organisation cannot deliver best practice in the O&M arena. However, outsourcing purely for cost saving purposes has got a track record of failure. Understanding the organisation's core business is essential before embarking on any outsourcing path. Best practice is achieved when operational performance and asset availability is maximised through a whole life cost approach. Third party organisations bring expertise not necessarily held "in house", and a thorough appraisal of risks and accountabilities for operating and maintaining assets is essential before turning to the marketplace for potentially outsourcing Operations and/or Maintenance.
Time: 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Presenter:
Mike Levery, Managing Director, MCL Consultancy, UK
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Should HR outsourcing be part of your recovery strategy?
The simple answer to this is yes, you should be considering it now. It would be neglectful not to consider more efficient ways of securing an effective HR service. And if you don’t, someone else may do it for you!
However, as with all outsourcing activities, the question must be answered at a strategic level and a sustainable long-term decision made. This requires a properly informed assessment of both captive and outsourced opportunities, using a robust and balanced method that evaluates costs, benefits and risks. Only after this is complete can decisions be taken with more certainty, allowing for rapid and definite progress towards the chosen end state.
Time: 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Presenters:
Tim Palmer, HR Outsourcing Specialist, PA Consulting, UK
Huw Watkins, Management Consultant, PA Consulting, UK
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