Avasant Wins IAOP Excellence in Strategic Partnerships Award for Innovative Multi-Supplier Transformation | Recognizing the limitations of an outdated single-supplier outsourcing model, a major building materials company forged a strategic partnership with Avasant that has revolutionized its operations through digital transformation and a multi-supplier ecosystem.
This exceptional collaboration earned Avasant the Excellence in Strategic Partnerships Award from IAOP for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award honors initiatives demonstrating innovation and synergies beyond traditional client-vendor relationships. More »
On Location: NYC24 - Balancing Risk Against Emerging Technologies | This panel discussion convened a diverse group of experts to navigate the challenges and strategies for balancing risk with the rapid advancement of emerging technologies, particularly in AI. The panelists delved into essential topics such as effective vendor management strategies, risk segmentation, and aligning innovation with legal and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, they explored the evolving landscape of fintech and platform governance, offering insights into future trends and best practices for integrating these technologies responsibly into business operations. Join us for a forward-looking session that addresses the critical intersection of technology, risk, and regulation. More »
On Location: NYC24 - Unique Challenges of the Multi-Supplier Governance in the Health and Life Sciences Industry | Understanding collaborative supplier governance best practices in a multi-supplier environment is table stakes in today's complex business world. Buyers and suppliers in the Health and Life Sciences industry are facing are unique challenges in achieving their business outcomes, meeting compliance requirements, and mitigating multi-supplier risks. This session provided practical guidance applicable for any industry about multi-supplier governance excellence for buyers and suppliers alike. More »
On Location: NYC24 - Sourcing the Deal: Accelerating Supplier Selection and Time to Value | Sourcing teams need to approach large services deals with agility and flexibility while shaping a relationship that drives value for all parties. But how do you align stakeholders to ensure everyone is getting the most out of time and effort spent – and do it on a timeline that is aggressive yet feasible? We’ll cut through the noise and showcase which templates and artefacts can act as starting point while keeping the process flexible, when to involve SME support for "moments that matter,” and how to optimize effort and engagement across internal and external teams More »
Second Chances to Success: Michelle Cirocco's Path to the IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame | More »
SUPPLIER GOVERNANCE IN FOCUS | Unclear business outcomes, unsatisfying client digital experiences, gaps in resources and skills, complex multi-supplier service environments, and increasing security, compliance and risk requirements, compounded by ambiguous transformation and innovation goals, present many challenges to vendor management and supplier governance stakeholders as they as endeavor to achieve the full value of their outsourcing relationships. The needs are greater than ever, yet the holy grail of optimal value realization remains elusive. More »