Xtalks is pleased to present the web conference Building Collaborative Networks in Strategic Sourcing, scheduled for February 14, 2007 at 1:00pm EST. Subs Tripathy, Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, Novartis and - Ronald D. Southard, President & CEO, Intesource, Inc, discuss a practical approach to achieve savings through contract consolidation and streamline procurement. Chicago, IL (PRWeb) February 7, 2007 -- Xtalks is pleased to present the web conference Building Collaborative Networks in Strategic Sourcing, scheduled for February 14, 2007 at 1:00pm EST.

Strategic sourcing takes a fresh look at how companies purchase products and services. The goal is to achieve cost savings by streamlining procurement activities through renegotiating, consolidating and automating contracts, while strengthening supplier relationships.

Subs Tripathy, Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, Novartis and - Ronald D. Southard, President & CEO, Intesource, Inc, discuss a practical approach to achieve savings through contract consolidation and streamline procurement.

Strategic sourcing transforms relationships with direct and indirect suppliers into strategic partnerships, creating productivity gains and operational efficiencies for the company. It is crucial to establish reliable and long-term relationships with suppliers to optimize the partnerships and to maintain a competitive advantage.

There is still time to register for at: http://xtalks.com/strategicsourcing.ashx

Take away points include:
• Streamlining the strategic purchasing process for hard dollar savings and operational standardization
• Collaborative approach to cost reduction within marketing, production and supply chain divisions with suppliers/ Partners
• Creating global sourcing partnerships for low-cost country sourcing.
• Gaining visibility of your suppliers and procurement processes

The Building Collaborative Networks in Strategic Sourcing Web Conference takes place on, February 14, 2007, from 1:00pm-3:00pm EST.

Register for free: http://xtalks.com/strategicsourcing.ashx

About our Sponsor Intesource, Inc.:
Intesource, Inc. provides intelligent sourcing solutions that drive immediate payback of 10 times or more. Our extensive experience and industry expertise enables us to leverage each customer's unique requirements, processes, people, and resources to deliver, in true partnership, the optimal solution. We meet you where you are -- leveraging our full range of services to complement your capabilities to ensure success. www.intesource.com

About Xtalks
Xtalks is part of The Honeycomb Worldwide Group of Companies. Honeycomb Worldwide creates peer-to-peer business-oriented social networking communities, connecting senior level executives by delivering content through new and established media channels and is currently ranked 15th on the Profit Hot 50 List of emerging Canadian companies. www.honeycombworldwide.com.

For more information on this conference or Xtalks in general, or to enquire about speaking opportunities or sponsoring future events, visit www.xtalks.com or contact Karen Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer, at phone: 312-977-1166, x. 1209.

Register for at http://xtalks.com/strategicsourcing.ashx

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