Gartner never fails to deliver outstanding sessions at their Supply Chain Symposiums and Europe’s 2023 edition is no exception. In an agenda packed with leadership insights and actionable strategies for procurement and supply chain leaders, the team here at Vizibl have picked our top five unmissable sessions, which closely align with the work we do here with our customers.
5-7 June 2023 sees the Vizibl team join the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona.
Gartner never fails to deliver outstanding sessions at their Supply Chain Symposiums and Europe’s 2023 edition is no exception. In an agenda packed with leadership insights and actionable strategies for procurement and supply chain leaders, the team here at Vizibl have picked our top five unmissable sessions, which closely align with the work we do here with our customers.
Miguel Cossio, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Procurement leaders are uniquely positioned in enabling their organisation's ESG and sustainability agenda, and expectations of the function are higher than ever. Come to this session to engage with your peers and Gartner analysts, and learn how other organisations are prioritising, incentivizing and supporting suppliers to tackle the complex challenge of engaging suppliers to deliver on sustainability objectives.
Monday, 05 June, 2023 / 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM CEST
Why this session?
Effectively engaging suppliers to participate in ESG initiatives is one of the most common barriers organisations face in their sustainability journey. During this year’s CIPS Sustainable Procurement Summit, the Vizibl team noted a few key trends. Chief among them was a real focus on the importance of (and difficulties with) supplier engagement for the procurement organisations looking to improve their supplier sustainability. It’s such a hot topic, we recently published this guide on the very subject. Get your free copy here: “Top 10 tactics for better supplier engagement”.
Meghan O'Doherty, Director, Advisory, Gartner
Supplier innovation is an often overlooked tool in Procurement’s toolkit, capable of solving evergreen business challenges as well as countering market and geopolitical disruptions. The latest research from Gartner's Procurement Research Team delves into what procurement leaders can do to make sure they are getting the most value possible out of supplier innovation, including how to source innovation ideas and how to decide which innovations to pursue.
Monday, 05 June, 2023 / 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM CEST
Why this session?
Meaningful, collaborative ‘customer of choice’ relationships are the key to unlocking supplier innovation, and the Vizibl app was built to help our customers do exactly that, at scale. You can read more about Supplier Innovation in our blog post here, and we’re currently offering complimentary access to Gartner research on how supplier innovation can help organisations to reduce carbon emissions. This paper can be accessed here.
Miguel Cossio, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Paolo Rostirolla, VIP Supplier Sustainability & Development, Leonardo S.p.a.
Supply chain leaders are reinventing how they collaborate with suppliers to gain a competitive advantage. Come to this session to learn how Leonardo - an industry leader in Aerospace & Defense - builds a sustainable future by building stronger supplier relationships and investing in supplier capability-building.
Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 / 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM CEST
Why this session?
There are myriad benefits (including the ability to unlock supplier innovation) that can be earnt from taking a more collaborative approach to supplier relationships. We’ve written more about supplier collaboration in a post here.
Heather Wheatley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Effective business continuity management is a cornerstone of risk and crisis response. However, few organisations go further than asking suppliers to confirm if they have a plan, and fail to assess its effectiveness. In this session, we will explore ways to develop a robust business continuity plan and the key elements companies should assess as they collaborate with suppliers to jointly mitigate risk.
Wednesday, 07 June, 2023 / 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM CEST
Why this session?
Thirty nine years ago, back in 1983, Peter Kraljic penned ‘Purchasing Must Become Supply Management’ for HBR, debuting the purchasing portfolio matrix that has since become a procurement mainstay. While many limitations have since been observed with Kraljic’s methodology, he made a series of prescient observations about the strategic potential of the procurement function, especially in times of market volatility and extreme disruption.
A 2022 Vizibl article examined how those insights remain just as relevant – if not more so – in 2023, as Supplier Collaboration becomes a crucial lever for procurement functions looking to leverage their key supplier relationships to secure business continuity in the face of mounting disruption. You can access the paper here.
Laura Rainier, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Procurement leaders are under significant pressure to deliver on Scope 3 GHG emissions reduction goals. But how do they know that the goals will be met? This provocative session will show how procurement leaders can shift course and take decisive action to achieve emissions reduction in the supply chain.
5 Wednesday, 07 June, 2023 / 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM CEST
Why this session?
This final recommendation addresses perhaps the most crucial strategic imperative for procurement that we will ever see. Helping customers address, take action, and reduce scope 3 GHG emissions is a crusade for our team here. In fact, our Decarbonisation as a Service solution was designed exclusively for that purpose. Taking action has never been easier.
In conclusion, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium remains the premier event for procurement and supply chain professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape. With its focus on emerging trends, innovative technologies, and best practices, the symposium offers a unique opportunity for attendees to enhance their knowledge, expand their networks, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders.
The symposium's emphasis on cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and robotic process automation (RPA), ensures that attendees stay at the forefront of industry advancements. By understanding how these technologies can be harnessed to streamline processes, enhance visibility and communications, and foster both supplier collaboration and innovation, supply chain professionals are better positioned to meet the ever-evolving demands of their organisations.
Moreover, the symposium facilitates meaningful connections among the procurement industry’s top professionals, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, challenges are discussed, and solutions are co-created. This networking aspect of the event enables attendees to tap into a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and expertise, ultimately enriching their own understanding and influencing their future strategies.
In summary, the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium serves as a catalyst for growth and success in the field of procurement and supply chain management. By bringing together industry leaders, thought-provoking content, and a vibrant community of professionals, the symposium empowers attendees to drive innovation, optimise operations, and navigate the complexities of the modern supply chain landscape.
Find out more about the symposium here. We hope to see you there!
