The 9th Annual ISM-INDIA Conference & Awards, held on September 28,29,30, 2024, in India, Dubai and Singapore , was a resounding success. The event, focused on “Innovative Procurement & Supply Chain,” brought together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in the field.
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๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง: Speakers emphasized the importance of embracing digital tools and technologies to streamline procurement processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. AI, machine learning, and data analytics were highlighted as key drivers of innovation.
๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: There was a strong focus on incorporating environmental and social criteria into procurement decisions. Experts discussed the growing importance of sustainable sourcing and supply chain practices.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Managing risks in procurement and supply chains was a central theme. Speakers shared insights on identifying, assessing, and mitigating various risks, including supplier disruptions, quality issues, and cyber threats.
๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ : Effective vendor onboarding processes were discussed as crucial for building strong and reliable supplier relationships. Digital tools and automation were presented as solutions for streamlining this process.
๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐๐ซ. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ง ๐. ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐: President & CEO of ISM-INDIA, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the importance of innovation in procurement.
Jennifer : MRA, emphasized the role of data analytics in enhancing procurement strategies and Marcus has shared insights on how digital tools are revolutionizing procurement processes.