__India is increasingly emerging as a hub for global sourcing. Especially Sourcing & supply management are the decisive factors for future business success in India. Capable and reliable supplier and supply chains are a competitive advantage and so it has to be on top of the agenda of MDs and CEOs. As companies are increasingly outsourcing they more and more rely on capabilities of suppliers.
__ISS 2008 is a high level conference on India related sourcing & supply management. IIMB and SMI bring the “who is who” in India related sourcing together. Chief Executives and high level representatives from India based companies, MNCs and companies from abroad are participating to exchange best practices and experiences and generate new knowledge. Also leading academia from US, Europe, China and India will participate to give new research insights. ISS 2008 is a knowledge event, not a trade fair.
__Success in sourcing & supply management goes directly to the bottom-line. But only if you can master the challenges. Learn how your company can profit the most from this strategic topic. The conference will also provide a platform to brainstorm and evolve strategies and chalk the path to position India as Global Sourcing hub.
Why an Indian Sourcing Summit?
__India is recognized worldwide as one of the top sourcing markets for Engineering, High tech, Automotive, Apparel, Machinery, BPO, IT, R&D, Pharma etc.
__Almost every multi national company is focusing on India. It is generally agreed that, India as a low cost country sourcing market is one of the most interesting but also challenging markets in the world. But what should be sourced in India and what in China? And how can you guarantee quality levels and stable supply chains?
__Sure, India is one of the main drivers of the gigantic economic growth in Asia and the spend volume of India based companies but especially MNCs will rapidly increase. E.g. Rick Wagoner (CEO of General Motors) sees a „multiple increase“ in auto parts sourcing from India. This huge increase means a dramatic change for the sourcing environment (e.g. competition for best suppliers will increase).
__The answer to the changing conditions is a paradigm shift from operational purchasing to strategic supply management with a global perspective (supplier relationship management, performance measurement, global sourcing etc.). The India Sourcing Summits will help participants to learn from other India and global sourcing experts and give supply management the right position in your company. Sourcing is a profit guarantee for any company during booms and stagnations.
What’s the focus?
__On Feb 8-9, 2008, IIMB and SMI will organize the first India Sourcing Summit to explore expertise, know how and also chances and risks of possible sourcing opportunities in India. Through real life case studies, panel discussions and workshops with the high quality speakers and moderators. the following topics will be covered:
__Key Topics:
> Status quo of Sourcing and Supply Management in India
> What to source in India and what in China: where are the differences?
> Understanding Risks in global and India sourcing
> India as a hub for global sourcing
> IPO organisation
> SSCM Talent & Retention Management in SCM
> Offshoring, BPO and IT Outsourcing
> Supply performance measurement: you can only manage what you measure
> Value Creation through Global Supplier Networks
> Compliance in sourcing
> Public and NGO Procurement
> Green Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
> Supply Chain Strategy & Informations Systems
__India Sourcing Summit is a great opportunity to learn about new developments and discuss the latest and future challenges in sourcing in India. Several high-ranked representatives from different industries are confirmed to present their personal India sourcing experiences. Furthermore, selected academics will share their latest research insights.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with your peers and potential customers or suppliers at the world’s economic hot spot!
What to expect?
The cream of the crop: This is a unique opportunity, you will find no other place with more than 150 experts on India related sourcing
Knowledge gives you wings: Exchange state supply management
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts: Expand your network for Indian and global sourcing
Benchmarks as guidelines: Compare-of-the-art knowledge and get new insights in panel discussions and workshops on the hot topics in sourcing and your performance and approaches with leading companies
A hard nut to crack: Get answers from top researchers and trainers for the toughest questions you can think about
Around 40 speakers and trainers: Strategies, best practices and recommendations from leading experts to improve the effectiveness of your sourcing in India and the rest of the world
Hands-on experience and case studies: Take home best practices and lessons learned from leading companies operating in India and discuss the tools and approaches that have (and have not) worked well
Be on the right track: Get the right insights how India sourcing can be a sustainable success
The cream of the crop: This is a unique opportunity, you will find no other place with more than 150 experts on India related sourcing
