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Leveraging Sourcing Solutions for Better Buying and an Instant ROI

Panelists:
Mickey North Rizza, Gartner, Research Director
Brian Pavlovich, Schneider Logistics, Project Manager, Logistics Consulting
Chetan Raniga, Trade Extensions, General Manager – Americas

Duration: 60 minutes
Date recorded: 9 December 2010

Learn how sourcing solutions can provide a foundation from which companies can derive significant value, especially for complex categories such as logistics. This webinar demonstrates how sourcing solutions have developed from simple RFx applications to suites that automate and enhance the entire sourcing process. You will also learn how different companies have successfully implemented sourcing solutions and what to consider when choosing a solution for your own organization.

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Mickey North Rizza, Gartner, Research Director
Brian Pavlovich, Schneider Logistics, Project Manager, Logistics Consulting
Chetan Raniga, Trade Extensions, General Manager – Americas

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Mickey North Rizza, Gartner, Research Director Mickey North Rizza is a director in the Gartner Research Supply Chain team, covering supply management. She works closely with her clients to communicate effective supply management strategies, including procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier collaboration, and supplier performance and risk management.

Brian Pavlovich, Schneider Logistics, Project Manager, Logistics Consulting Brian Pavlovich has 10 years of experience in the Supply Chain sector and is a project manager with the consulting department of Schneider Logistics, Inc. He has earned Master's degrees in Information Science and Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, and holds certifications in project management (PMI) and supply chain (APICS). For the past three years he has been with Schneider administering its e-sourcing solution BidSmart™, a logistics focused application powered by Trade Extensions.

Chetan Raniga, Trade Extensions, General Manager – Americas Chetan Raniga is a specialist in e-sourcing with ten years of experience in the sector. He joined Trade Extension in July 2009 as General Manager – Americas, following roles at MindFlow and most recently as a senior product manager at Emptoris. He is responsible for managing and growing Trade Extensions’ business in the Americas.

" Leveraging Sourcing Technology for Better Buying and an Instant ROI " is sponsored by Trade Extensions. Any editorial supplied by Trade Extensions is independent of Gartner analysis. All Gartner research is © 2010 by Gartner, Inc. All rights reserved. All Gartner materials are used by Trade Extensions with Gartner's permission, and in no way does the use or publication of Gartner research indicate Gartner's endorsement of Trade Extensions products and/or strategies. Any other reproduction of this publication in any form without prior written permission is forbidden. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Gartner disclaims all warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of such information. Gartner shall have no liability for errors, omissions or inadequacies in the information contained herein or for interpretations thereof. The opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice.