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Staying Ahead with Procurement Trends for Expo 2020

The 2nd International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference was held in Dubai, UAE, on September 20, 2014. The event brought together senior procurement and supply chain professionals from over 400 companies across the Middle East, centered around the theme "Staying Ahead with Procurement Trends for Expo 2020.

Key Highlights

  • Key Topics:

    Strategic Procurement for Mega Events

    Procurement Risk Management

    • Strategic Procurement for Mega Events: Lessons from Global Projects
    • The Rise of Technology in Procurement: From E-Procurement to Big Data
    • Sustainable Procurement Practices for the Future
    • Procurement Risk Management: Lessons from Global Market Fluctuations
    • The Role of Procurement in Business Continuity and Crisis Management
    • Developing a High-Performance Procurement Team
    • Expo 2020: Opportunities and Challenges for Regional Procurement Leaders

Conference Highlights

  • Conference Highlights

    Expert Insights

    Renowned experts and thought leaders in procurement and supply chain management shared their experiences, success stories, and practical insights.

  • Conference Highlights

    Networking Opportunities

    The conference provided ample opportunities to connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and procurement and supply chain experts, facilitating idea exchange and fostering collaboration.

  • Conference Highlights

    Diverse Industry Participation

    Participants from a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, technology, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and energy came together to offer a comprehensive perspective on supply chain challenges and solutions.

  • This conference laid a strong foundation for future innovations in procurement and supply chain management, aligning with the upcoming Expo 2020.

Speakers

  • Dr. LeRoy H. Graw

    President, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), USA

  • Michael Proffitt

    Ex-CEO, Dubai Logistics City

  • Dr. Sathya Menon

    Executive Director - Academics, Blue Ocean Corporation

  • Shashi Shekhar

    Founder and Chairman, SCLG

  • Navaid Khan

    Section Head - Contracts, Saudi Chevron Phillips

IPSC 2014 Keynote Speakers

  • John Ellis

    Chief Operating Officer, Blue Ocean Corporation (Special Session and Welcome)

  • Dr. LeRoy H. Graw

    President, IPSCMI, USA

  • Dr. Farrukh Kidwai

    Chief Executive, Operational Excellence, FZE, UAE (Supply Chain Management OR Value Stream Management)

  • Shashi Shekhar

    Founder and Chairman, SCLG (Latest Global Trends of Procurement)

  • Tariq Alshaikh

    Head of MHL, Engineer’s Office (Technology and Supply Chain)

  • Rajesh M. Bhandari

    Director, Arihant Education Foundation

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