Planning and procurement are often discussed as separate functions, yet the decisions made by both have a direct impact on cost, service, resilience and business performance.
Procurement choices influence supplier capability, commercial terms, risk exposure and innovation, while planning determines how effectively demand, supply, capacity and inventory are aligned with operational realities. When these disciplines operate in isolation, organisations risk optimising individual functions at the expense of the wider supply chain.
This session discusses with a globally recognised expert panel how leading organisations strengthen the connection between planning, procurement and end-to-end supply-chain performance. It explains how procurement can move beyond transactional buying and price negotiation to become a strategic business partner to create long term value.
