CII to hold conference on sourcing

Stating that the Conference would be a vibrant platform for mobilising opinions and suggestions to adopt a global approach on sourcing, Sachit Jain, Conference Chairman and Executive Director, Vardhman Group said," Sourcing provides opportunities for organisational transformation and helps the organizations to mature."   

The Conference on Sourcing has been designed with a vision to share best practices and experiences, generate new knowledge and provide path for India to emerge as a 'Global Sourcing Destination'.

The Conference will also enable understanding of the intricacies of managing outsourcing and supplier relationships while keeping into consideration the risks in global sourcing, he said.   

Jain said, "'In the current scenario while India takes the advantage of global sourcing being a low-cost destination; relatively safer place for IP protection, language capabilities and know-how of the people regarding the requirements of global sourcing, the Conference shall also focus on SCM & sourcing, Supply Performance Measurement & Talent management and retention management in sourcing."   

Several speakers including Shivinder Mohan Singh, Managing Director, Fortis Healthcare Ltd; Raj Jain, President, Wal-Mart India and CEO & Managing Director, Bharti Wal-Mart India; Harish Bijoor, Brand-expert & CEO, Harish Bijoor Consults; Subham Ray, Chief