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Best Practices Workshops
The Best Practices Workshops, modeled on the International Executive Purchasing
Roundtables, are held annually. We invite the second-level executive — those that
report to the Roundtable attendee, for the most part — to this two-and-a-half-day
forum for best practices sharing and small-group focus sessions. Attendance is through
invitation by CAPS Research or nomination by the CPO.
General Session
Highlights of Past Events:
10th Annual Best Practices Workshop
10/4/2009 - 10/6/2009,
Scottsdale, Arizona
Agenda
Even in an uncertain economy, one key to maintaining a competitive advantage is staying current on supply practices and taking advantage of opportunities to learn, network, and gain insights. More than 50 supply executives from CAPS Research sponsoring firms did just that by attending the Best Practices Workshop, October 4-6, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year's event was the 10th Annual Workshop – the primary CAPS Research forum for senior supply practitioners, typically those reporting to the CPO. Participants discussed how the past year has challenged them to drive improvements, and then got an economic outlook for 2010 from a leading economist. Case study presentations were given on supplier risk analysis, global talent issues, resourcing in the new economy, and strategic value management. In addition to large group sessions, small group discussions, and informal networking time, the attendees had ample opportunity to query each other on specific practices as a means of informal benchmarking.
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Ninth Annual Best Practices Workshop
10/5/2008 - 10/7/2008,
Scottsdale, Arizona
Agenda
More than 70 supply executives from a variety of industries gathered for the Ninth Annual Best Practices Workshop. Participants attended two general sessions focused on change and change management, hearing from thought leaders in this area. Interactive Strategy Sessions on the topics of environmental sustainability, global sourcing in inflationary times, and drawing innovation from the supply base allowed attendees to dive deep into these areas, collaborating in small groups to determine strategy steps and critical issues. Case study presentations from four supply executives highlighted best practices in the areas of: environmental sustainability, global sourcing, cost reductions, and talent management. Beyond the formal sessions, there was ample time for networking, where many discussions centered on the current economic turbulence and supply’s role in sustaining organizational operations during this time.
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Eighth Annual Best Practices Workshop
9/30/2007 - 10/2/2007,
Scottsdale, AZ
Agenda
Participants engaged in plenary sessions and small group forums around topics from the major CAPS Research initiative, "Succeeding in a Dynamic World: Supply Management in the Decade Ahead," diving into areas such as: expanding the supply management mission, category strategies, talent management, enabling the future supply organization, and more. Case study presentations on these topics were complemented by facilitated discussions to bring all participants' experiences to the table.
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Seventh Annual Best Practices Workshop
9/24/2006 - 9/26/2006,
Phoenix, AZ
Agenda
The general sessions focused on transformational strategies, including supplier management, internal operations, and workforce management, while the small breakout discussions focused on case studies of transformational change and talent strategies. In addition, the participants enjoyed facilitated discussions based on upcoming challenges. As is often the case, the Workshop sessions jumpstarted connections, experiences, and insights shared during the ample networking opportunities.
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Sixth Annual Best Practices Workshop
10/2/2005 - 10/4/2005,
Phoenix, AZ
Agenda
The theme for this year’s Workshop was Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Innovation. New this year were break-out sessions that focused on Supply Chain Innovation that gave participants a better understanding of how their peers are coming to grips with technology integration, governance issues, human resources expectations, and the integrated supply chain. Key research presentations were on the topics of global sourcing and supply; strategies to achieve supply chain integration; and outsourcing/offshoring services spend. The agenda also included an overview of how online auctions continue to change the procurement landscape as well as a presentation on the market challenges of supplier integration.
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