Webinar: Inclusive Procurement: Designing Supplier Diversity Programs with High ROI by Ivalua

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About This Webinar

The past 12-18 months have shed light on the impact of social issues on business decisions. In the past, Supplier Diversity was simply a reporting exercise – now it's an imperative. To support society and communities, Supplier Diversity initiatives are now a top priority for many organizations.

Inclusive procurement, which encompasses Supplier Diversity, generates economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities, bringing innovation, creativity, and a broader supplier pool which deliver both commercial and social benefits. At Ivalua, we strongly believe that businesses and their ecosystems have the power to positively impact society and the environment for the better.

Agenda

Key findings from The Hackett Group's study on Supplier Diversity
The key elements of successful Supplier Diversity program design
How Supplier Diversity programs have evolved over time
How to measure ROI of Supplier Diversity programs

Presenters

Vishal Patel

VP of Product Marketing at Ivalua

Vishal Patel is the VP of Product Marketing at Ivalua. Vishal has spent the last 15 years in various roles within the procurement and supply chain technology market. As an industry analyst, he researched and advised organizations in various industries on best and innovative practices, digitization and optimization. He brings a thorough understanding of market trends and digital technologies that can help enterprises be more effective with their Procurement and Supply Chain strategies. He works to ensure that organizations are empowered with technology platforms that enable flexibility, innovation, and agility.

Kurt Albertson

Principal, Procurement Advisory – North American Practice Lead

Kurt Albertson is the North American Practice Lead for The Hackett Group's Procurement Advisory Program, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Working with procurement and finance executives, Kurt supports their ongoing transformation agendas leveraging his experience, best practice-based research and cutting-edge frameworks. Mr. Albertson also conducts research into topical issues, and leads client conferences, webcasts and other related events. He has 25 years of experience in assessing procurement and finance capabilities concentrating on category management, strategic sourcing, risk and supplier management, purchasing and accounts payable, and travel expense management. Mr. Albertson offers a blend of consulting and industry experience, having served a wide variety of clients as a management consultant and managing manufacturing operations in an automotive plant. He holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. He also is a featured presenter at industry conferences and has been published in leading periodicals such as the Wall Street Journal.

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