
This underscores the findings of international research conducted by the Centre for Advanced Procurement Studies (CAPS) in the USA, which found that that developing and managing value-adding relationships with suppliers is a cornerstone of world-class Procurement best practise and it is one of the 7 key Strategies they recommend that supply management leaders must follow over the next decade!
This important procurement discipline is the subject of a practical 3-hour Professional P&SM workshop being presented by two highly regarded subject matter experts on SRM and how the effective use of technology can power world-class operational procurement in your organisation.
Peter Alkema, Head of Procure to Pay at Absa Group Sourcing, with his firm grasp of practical operational detail, will be in a position to answer your technical questions. Our readers in the Cape, please put a note in your diaries.

Executives and managers of ERP and IT systems and Procurement and Supply Management Departments, (including BEE Supplier, Commodity and Sourcing Specialists) will:
• Gain insight into the latest developments in the specialised field of SRM.
• Learn how to go about adopting a highly recommended supplier management 'best practice' strategy.
• Understand why implementing advanced technology solutions should be your core focus in SRM.
• Learn how to manage the challenges and opportunities that will arise in the process.
If you are in Cape Town you simply cannot afford to miss this once-off breakfast session in your region.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Atlantic Imbizo, Waterfront, Cape Town: 08h00 - 12h30
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