2008 Spend Management Town Hall Forums

What can you do to combat the global economic challenge?

The global economy is issue #1 for everyone from consumers to businesses to politicians. Yet, savvy business professionals aren't waiting for politicians to tackle today's key issues. They are putting in place actionable strategies to managing risks, combat inflation, compete globally, and embrace sustainable business practices.

We’ ve assembled leading business executives, practitioners, and experts to share how they are using Spend Management to address these top business and socio-economic issues. Please join us as industry leaders and educators outline the issues and provide best practices for weathering economic change.

Our First Event:

Date: March 31, 2008 Location: Michigan State University The Panelists: Mark Brown, SVP, Global Strategic Sourcing, Whirlpool Bio Alistair Hirst, VP of Global Procurement, Kellogg Company Bio Joe Sandor, Hoagland-Metzler Endowed Professor - Supply Management Marketing & Supply Chain Management, MSU Bio

The Issues: The Economy Hear what the panelists are doing 10 Things You Can Do - Download Now Global Trade Hear what the panelists are doing 10 Things You Can Do - Download Now Risk Management Hear what the panelists are doing 10 Things You Can Do - Download Now Business Services Hear what the panelists are doing 10 Things You Can Do - Download Now Environmental and Social Responsibility Hear what the panelists are doing 10 Things You Can Do - Download Now