What’s New!

blue_sky_logoBlue Sky - This VIP only Think Tank has been specially designed as a forum for senior level executives to engage in an open and frank discussion on best-in-class strategies and next-in-class innovations in Procure-to-Pay. The key ideas generated from this closed door session will then be presented to the audience-at-large on Day 2 of the Main Conference with Q&A opportunities for our more advanced P2P practitioners.

More Advanced Topic - Balancing Customer-Supplier Cash Flow by Establishing Clear Vendor Terms Around Days Payable Outstanding Across the P2P value chain, Procurement and Accounts Payable leaders are challenged by the desire to hold onto cash for as long as possible, on the one hand, and the need to make timely customer payments on the other, all without compromising strategic partnerships or operational demands. In this session, you will learn how to:

  • Avoid exposure to unnecessary risk by understanding the strength and stability of key suppliers’ financials
  • Leverage advantaged payment terms by evaluating suppliers’ demand positions
  • Strengthen financial posture by restructuring communications protocols with customers and suppliers

The Procure-to-Pay series has come a long way, now in its 8th year. At each event, we gather Procurement, Accounts Payable and Sourcing professionals to discuss new initiatives for procurement including e-procurement and consortium bidding as well as AP optimization approaches like Centralization, Outsourcing and Automation.

Who Will Attend in 2010:

  • VPs, Directors and Managers involved in:
  • Purchasing/Procurement/Sourcing
  • Accounts Payable
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Information Systems/Solutions
  • Warehousing/Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Contract Management

About SSON

The Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) is the largest and most established global community of shared services and outsourcing professionals. SSON has as an active member base of over 17,000 global shared services practitioners, providers and advisors with a presence in over 95 countries.