Chicago’s Top Corporations Launch Executive Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Council

Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management executives from The Midwest’s top corporations, who collectively generate over $275 billion in sales, employ over 1.9 million and enjoy world-wide operations, met November 18, 2005, to share their experiences in driving value to their respective organizations in a competitive global economy.

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) December 5, 2005 -- Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management executives from The Midwest’s top corporations, who collectively generate over $275 billion in sales, employ over 1.9 million and enjoy world-wide operations, met November 18, 2005, to share their experiences in driving value to their respective organizations in a competitive global economy.

The one day summit entitled, “The Best Practices Xchange (BPX)”, included a “Who’s Who” of the Midwest’s top Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management Executives. Topics covered at the meeting included Managing IT Outsourcing Arrangements, The Strategic Sourcing of Software, and The Future of Sourcing.

The Council is a members-only, peer-to-peer group with a charter to provide thought leadership, advanced solutions and networking opportunities to group members. The group meets 4 times a year and the meetings are facilitated by the Oak Brook based consultancy - The Mpower Group.

The Council addresses major Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management challenges such as:
- Building world-class sourcing and Supply Chain Management Organization
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Governance
- Outcome Based Process Improvement

Dalip Raheja, President and CEO of The Mpower Group said,
”We continue to be extremely pleased with the high level of energy and enthusiasm exhibited by the members. Based on the overwhelming feedback, it’s obvious that the members find this to be of extreme benefit. We are quite proud of our association with this august body”.
The next meeting for the Best Practices Xchange Council (BPX) is scheduled for the first quarter of 2006. If you would like more information on The Best Practices Xchange (BPX) or to apply for membership, please contact Glenn Kwiatkowski at The Mpower Group, 630-268-8963.

About The Mpower Group:
The Mpower Group (“TMG”) services Fortune 500 organizations globally, solving complex issues related to their supply chain and strategic sourcing operations including outsourcing and off shoring. TMG emphasizes world-class business practices related to strategy, process and technology that truly drive superior financial results for their clients. Dalip Raheja, the firm’s President and CEO, is nationally recognized for his thought-leadership and advanced strategic concepts in the area of Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management.

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