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Innovative, Proven Best Practices

"The biggest value is the best practices that are discussed here that will help your company advance -- cost cutting, improving processes, better governance and risk. You will learn a lot of things that you can immediately take back and apply in your company."
      Adrian Hee, Managing Director, Wells Fargo

"I have tried many sourcing conferences over the last 12 years but the one that I keep returning to is SIG. It is simply the best source of current and real-world information available for the sourcing professional."
      Carter Cherry, Director Supply Chain, PNM Resources, Inc.

"SIG provides IBM multiple opportunities to demonstrate thought leadership and benefit from others' best practices."
      Linda Cantwell, VP Global Procurement, IBM

"SIG's regional and national conferences are packed with forward-thinking, thought-provoking, and enjoyable sessions."
      Michele Flynn, President, Expense Management Solutions

"I have found no better source than SIG for comprehensive insight on all aspects of procurement, strategic sourcing and associated technology."
      Bill Huber, VP Strategic Sourcing, TPI

Non-commercial Atmosphere

"SIG is a close group of people ... you have an opportunity to really form relationships. There is no selling involved, so it's an open forum to get to know what's available in the marketplace without being sold to."
      Debra Bronzo, Vice President, New York Life

“SIG’s Leadership Summit is the destination event for Strategic Sourcing best practice sharing. The “no selling” environment combined with formalized networking opportunities and progressive thought leadership guarantees an unparalleled learning experience.”
      Joe Walsh, Director Strategic Sourcing, Intermountain Healthcare

"The emphasis that SIG has, which I think is unique, is that you are dealing with a community of practitioners here to discuss their experiences, their techniques, their situations. And I am not being sold to."
      John St. Hilaire, Senior Purchasing Officer, International Monetary Fund

"The non-commercial aspect of SIG enables members to get to know each other and develop lasting relationships."
      Carrie Ericson, Vice President, A.T. Kearney

"SIG's no-sales environment enables participants to be open, honest and engaged — which is unique."
      Jonathan James, VP of Marketing/Global Outsourcing and Infrastructure Services, Unisys

Senior-level Members You Need to Know

"My observation after attending the Global Summit was that the quality of the Sourcing professionals (SIG members) was the best I had been exposed to compared to any other Sourcing conferences. I believe membership is a must for any internal Sourcing organization."
      Ken Goins, VP, BPO Strategy, Equifax, Inc.

"The strength of the SIG Summit is reflected in the caliber of the attendees, presenters, and SIG staff members. The Summit is the must-attend for all sourcing professionals."
      Carol Britton, SVP Corporate Procurement, Regions Financial

"SIG’s global depth and breadth of membership translates to virtually no separation between member inquiry and unparalleled industry insight."
      Charles H. Nobs, Managing Director, UBS Wealth Management USA

"SIG is where I meet thought leaders and keep up with key industry trends."
      Brad Peterson, Partner, Mayer Brown

"SIG brings together the top minds of sourcing and outsourcing to discuss issues and best practices that can really change your organization."
      Tim Minahan, Chief Marketing Officer, Ariba