August 1-2, 2007
Arlington, VA

DAY ONE

8:30
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00
Opening Remarks: An Update on Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives: A Message from The Office of Federal Procurement Policy

Opening Remarks: Creating a Best in Class Procurement Organization

10:00
Best Practices in Reporting Quality Improvements from Strategic Sourcing Initiatives

Track A: Taking the First Step to Optimizing Performance

Track B: Mastering the Process: Advanced Techniques in Supply Chain Management

11:00
Strategic Sourcing for Government: Applying Mandates and Requirements to Execute a Step-by-Step Process

Driving Step Changes in Reliability and Productivity through Strategic Plan Service Outsourcing: A Look at Fluor

12:00
Networking Lunch

1:00
Application Session: Drafting and Revising a Sourcing Plan to Enhance Performance and Minimize Risk

Case Study: How Fed Ex Corporation Transformed their Company through Best Practices in Strategic Sourcing

2:00
Overcoming Common Hurdles to Strategic Sourcing Implementation

Advanced Sourcing Techniques: Key Tips for Finding the Right Vendor for your Organization

DAY ONE (continued)

3:00
The Future of Supply Chain Management

4:00
Day One Adjourns

DAY TWO

8:30
Continental Breakfast

9:00
Best Practices in Supply Chain Management: A Look at First Advantage Corporation

Track A: Taking the First Step to Optimizing Performance

Track B: Mastering the Process: Advanced Techniques in Supply Chain Management

10:00
Measures and Metrics to Gauge and Improve Performance

Tools and Techniques for Managing Multiple Suppliers

11:00
Down Select: Focusing on Better Partnerships with Market Leaders

Change Management: Driving Fundamental Lasting Change Across your Procurement Organization

12:00
Networking Lunch

1:00
Workshop: Strategic Sourcing: 6 Steps to Guarantee Financial Benefits and Proven Results in your Organization

4:00
Conference Adjourns

 Venue & Hotel

The 2007 National Summit on Strategic Sourcing will be hosted at the
American Strategic Management Institute in Arlington, VA, just one
block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public
parking garage is located just inside of the building.

American Strategic Management Institute
1515 N. Courthouse Road, Sixth Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
703-894-0920

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $178.20 until June 30, 2007. Please call the hotel directly and reference code Strategic Sourcing when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station.  Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience.   

Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott
1533 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone:  703-528-2222
Phone: 1-800-321-2211
www.CourtyardArlingtonRosslyn.com

 Tuition

The fees for attending The 2007 National Summit on Strategic Sourcing are:

Group Discounts:
Reduced tuition rates for delegates who attend in groups of three or more are also available by calling Geoff Smith at 858-503-6787 or GSmith@managementweb.org.

 Cancellations and Quality Assurance

The Performance Institute* strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfied with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to:

Tara Shuert , COO,
The Performance Institute,
1515 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201
(phone: 703-894-0481).

We will evaluate individual complaints in a context of collective comments from the event.

Note: A $150 service fee will be charged on cancellations received less than three weeks from the date of the event. A credit memo will also be sent reflective of that amount, which can be used for a future American Strategic Management Institute conference.