March 2021 Programme Summary - eWorld Procurement & Supply

eWorld Procurement & Supply is the UK’s most comprehensive forum for new innovations and technology applications within the procurement and supply chain function.

All delegates benefit from a complimentary programme of free keynotes, focused briefings, case studies and networking sessions, designed to deliver high-value content for senior purchasing and supply chain executives.

MARCH 2021 SUMMARY PROGRAMME


8.30am	Registration Opens Tea/Coffee, bacon rolls and pastries provided
9.30am	OPENING KEYNOTE: Moving to a Global Procurement Function – The Good, the Bad and the Global Clive Rees, VP – International Chief Procurement Officer, Fujitsu
10.30am – 11.10am	Modular Programme of 40-Minute Innovation Briefings Choose from a series of 40-minute seminars and keynotes on the latest developments and new innovations. Topics covered include: COVID-19 and the Global Supply Chain: Key impacts and learnings for the future Emerging from the Global Lockdown: What next for procurement? (trends, forecasts & predictions) Crisis Management: Contingency planning & business continuity Agile Procurement: Being ready for constant change & disruption Procurement on the Move: Mobile & remote working will be the new norm Minimum Contact: P2P automation & paperless systems Facing Brexit: Top priorities for the procurement function (legislation, GDPR, contract management & supply chain integrity) Legal Matters: How could the incoming Insolvency & Governance Bill affect your supply chain? Digital Transformation: Evaluating, selecting and implementing new technologies Future-Proof: How cloud-based procurement can protect your business Supplier Management: A new era of collaboration Purchasing with Purpose: Supporting the shift towards sustainable & ethical business Procurement Pathways: New skillsets, career mapping & expanding influence within the enterprise
11.10am	Tea/Coffee, Smoothies and Biscuit Break Plus supplier showcase & delegate networking
11.40am – 1.15pm	Modular Programme of 40-Minute Innovation Briefings Choose from a series of 40-minute seminars and keynotes on the latest developments and new innovations.
1.15pm – 2pm	FREE Lunch & Networking Sponsored by Proactis
2pm – 3.40pm	Best Practice in Action: Choice of Industry Case Studies First-hand case studies from leading organisations including Clifford Chance, John Lewis Partnership, Lloyds Banking Group, Shroders, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and The Orders of St. John Care Trust.
3.55pm – 4.35pm	Closing Keynote: How to thrive in a post-Brexit World. The UK could learn much from Singapore Colin M Cram FCIPS, Marc1 Ltd & Government Advisor Plus supplier showcase & delegate networking
4.35pm	Event closes

8.30am

Registration Opens

Tea/Coffee, bacon rolls and pastries provided

9.30am

OPENING KEYNOTE:

Moving to a Global Procurement Function – The Good, the Bad and the Global

Clive Rees, VP – International Chief Procurement Officer, Fujitsu

10.30am – 11.10am

Modular Programme of 40-Minute Innovation Briefings

Choose from a series of 40-minute seminars and keynotes on the latest developments and new innovations. Topics covered include:

- COVID-19 and the Global Supply Chain: Key impacts and learnings for the future
- Emerging from the Global Lockdown: What next for procurement? (trends, forecasts & predictions)
- Crisis Management: Contingency planning & business continuity
- Agile Procurement: Being ready for constant change & disruption
- Procurement on the Move: Mobile & remote working will be the new norm
- Minimum Contact: P2P automation & paperless systems
- Facing Brexit: Top priorities for the procurement function (legislation, GDPR, contract management & supply chain integrity)
- Legal Matters: How could the incoming Insolvency & Governance Bill affect your supply chain?
- Digital Transformation: Evaluating, selecting and implementing new technologies
- Future-Proof: How cloud-based procurement can protect your business
- Supplier Management: A new era of collaboration
- Purchasing with Purpose: Supporting the shift towards sustainable & ethical business
- Procurement Pathways: New skillsets, career mapping & expanding influence within the enterprise

11.10am

Tea/Coffee, Smoothies and Biscuit Break

Plus supplier showcase & delegate networking

11.40am – 1.15pm

Modular Programme of 40-Minute Innovation Briefings

Choose from a series of 40-minute seminars and keynotes on the latest developments and new innovations.

1.15pm
–
2pm

FREE Lunch & Networking

Best Practice in Action: Choice of Industry Case Studies

First-hand case studies from leading organisations including Clifford Chance, John Lewis Partnership, Lloyds Banking Group, Shroders, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and The Orders of St. John Care Trust.

3.55pm
–
4.35pm