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Smart Products and the Supply Chain of Tomorrow
Rob Lidster | Chief Procurement Officer, GE AppliancesHow can manufactures cope with supply chain shortages and deliver the smart products their consumers are asking for? And what sort of smart consumer appliances will CPOs need to support in the future? Rob Lidster, Chief Procurement Officer of GE Appliances, gives us the answers.
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How to Renegotiate Costs with Suppliers
Daniel Chacon | Cost Engineer, formerly of Solar TurbinesWhen it comes to costs and your supply chain, why get into difficult conversations with your suppliers when there's no way to win? That sort of mindset is why manufactures leave money on the table. Until now. Cost Engineer Daniel Chacon shares how to always win supplier negotiations by going in with a growth mindset, a well-rounded team, and a list of can’t-argue-with facts.
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Automotive Insight: EV Supply Chain Sustainability
Craig McLeod | former Director of Advance Planning, GMHigh demand for electric vehicles bodes well for EV manufactures, but only if they can deliver their product amidst supply chain shortages and fluctuating materials costs. GM veteran Craig McLeod says the winners of the automotive race will be those who leverage digital models to swap out materials on the fly and build their own moment-by-moment sustainable supply chain.
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Building Sustainable Supplier Relationships
Nick Rowland | Strategic Cost Estimator, formerly of Team IndustriesThe relationship between an OEM and a supplier can be a lasting source of value, but only if both sides share key information that helps the other plan, adapt, and prevent problems related to cost, sourcing, and manufacturability. Seasoned negotiator Nick Rowland shares why many collaborative conversations fail, and models how to frame future negotiations for sustainable success.
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