Source One Round Up: August 9, 2019

August 9, 2019

Here's a look at where Source One's cost reduction experts have been featured this week!

New Blog:
Procurement Can...
Diego De la Garza, Procurious, 8/8/2019
The procurement function is predominantly used as a cost-reduction tool, but it has much more value. The entity is more like a swiss army knife than a single-edged blade. The procurement space can serve not only your company's needs but society's most dire ones. Diego de la Garza gives us an inspiring look at how procurement is armed with the tools to change the world.

Upcoming Events:
Procurious Big Ideas Summit | Chicago, IL | 9/18
The Big Ideas Summit is a networking event designed specifically for procurement professionals. "Those from all over the world coming together to talk about big ideas. Talk about things going on in the procurement space. This helps us to evolve and to learn and go back and take those learnings to our own supply chain." exclaims Ruby McCleary, Procurement Director at United Airlines who attended the Procurious Big Ideas Summit last year. This upcoming September, Procurious will be hosting the Big Ideas Summit again in Chicago. Supply chain experts will gather to exchange ideas and gather thoughts about the procurement space. Join us!

Scope: Procurement Summit | Red Rock, Las Vegas | 8/18-8/20
This August, Quartz events will be hosting the Scope Procurement Summit in Red Rock Las Vegas. Affluent peers and influential leaders from fortune will gather discuss supply chain management. This is an opportunity to connect with high profile executives and experts from a wide range of industries.

Procurement Professionals Networking Happy Hour
Source One will be hosting its fifth Annual Procurement Professionals Networking Happy Hour this upcoming October in the Windy City! Our spend management team in Chicago will gather for drinks and treats as they gain valuable relationships and converse about the procurement space. Save the date!