Date 4th - 5th February, 2010
Location Singapore Marriott Hotel, Singapore
Event overview
Procurement is an integral part of corporate performance. The Advancement in Sourcing & Procurement Strategies conference helps companies develop a robust procurement strategy. These strategies deliver real benefits and prepare companies for economic recovery and expansion.
Infosys BPO is a Platinum Sponsor of the marcus evans conference.
Session details
Day 1 – February 4, 2010
Time
10:45 Singapore time
Session
Client presentation by Rio Tinto, Infosys' client
Topic
Capitalizing on Strategic Sourcing and Optimizing Spend Management Strategies
Speaker
Alan Hustwick, General Manager, Global Sourcing, Rio Tinto, Singapore
- Standardizing and automating sourcing and operational procurement processes to enhance procurement efficiency
- Optimizing spend through better category management and strategic sourcing
- Managing supply risk and rationalizing suppliers across regions to ensure reliable supply
- Providing advance visibility into demand for effective supplier collaborations to accelerate time-to-market
- Standardizing and automating sourcing and operational procurement processes to enhance procurement efficiency
Infosys BPO hosts a networking lunch at 13:00, Singapore time.
Day 2 – February 5, 2010
Time
12:30 Singapore time
Session
Panel Discussion
Topic
Building Proactive Business Relationships with your Supplier through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Speaker
Asheesh Mehra, Associate Vice President, and Head, Infosys BPO – Asia Pacific, and S Vaitheeswaran, Vice President and Business Head, Infosys BPO.
- Reviewing critical steps to achieve best-in-class supply management functions - sourcing, procurement, negotiation and contract management to enhance your existing procurement and supply chain efficiency
- Examining SRM processes between sourcing and procurement within your organization and across the supply base to increase supply chain visibility and gather insights into global spending
- Driving the value of SRM and procurement and implementation through a strategic supplier relationship, state-of-the-art technology, outsourcing and adopting best practices
Asheesh Mehra, Associate Vice President, and Head, Infosys BPO – Asia Pacific, will deliver the opening remarks at 08:55, Singapore time.
Speaker Profile
Alan Hustwick has been with Rio Tinto, a large diversified resources company, for more than 21 years. He has held several senior financial and commercial positions. His current responsibilities include managing global spend categories for mining materials, raw materials, and IPO offices in Shanghai and New Delhi. He has also established a presence in procurement for Rio Tinto in Singapore.
Alan is a Chartered Accountant. He began his career in finance and has held senior roles in procurement in the last 10 years.
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