“Outsourcing Vendor Selection” is now available at the following link – select the 8/12/2010 webinar:

http://www.outsourcingintelligencenetwork.com/oi_prod/index.php?option=com_oievents&type=2

Organizations are using supply chain management as a means of creating value and managing cost. Companies are using their supplier partnerships to drive innovation and are pushing greater responsibility upstream to their partners. Consequently, performance expectations are increasing and supplier selection activities must yield stellar results.  An organization can transform its supply chain by selecting real value partners who support the strategic direction of the enterprise.

The right sourcing tools can play a critical role in identifying and building value-based relationships. My article “How to Select Innovative Supplier Partners Using a 5-Step Project Management Approach” offers a step-by-step approach for ensuring success in your sourcing efforts. In addition, check out the “How to Select Innovative Supplier Partners” presentation for detailed tips as well as helpful templates.

Outsourcing Vendor Selection: Get Schooled on How Not to Get Schooled

Sponsored by the Outsourcing Institute

Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT
Registration: Click Here to Register for the Webinar

Cost: Free

Choosing your outsourcing vendor can be risky business. If you are unfamiliar with proven methods and criteria for selecting your vendor, valuable time and money can be wasted.

Join us on Thursday, August 12, from noon-1pm EDT so you aren’t learning the ins and outs of vendor selection from…the school of hard knocks.

This webinar will focus on the importance of a robust vendor selection process and cover key aspects of vendor selection methodology. Expect to learn the following take-aways:

• Developing a vendor strategy aligned with your business strategy
• Understanding the vendor market landscape
• Developing vendor evaluation criteria
• Maintaining objectivity
• Managing risk
• Avoiding pitfalls in contracting and negotiations

Join Kevin Parikh, CEO of Avasant, as he explores these and other topics while fielding your questions on all things vendor selection along with an expert panel. Panelists include Monica D. Johns, MBA, PMP, President and CEO of Clarity Management Consulting.

Registration:  Click Here to Register for the Webinar

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