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INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Strategic Supplier Collaboration in Manufacturing
Manufacturing procurement is at an inflection point. This invite-only workshop brings together senior leaders to evolve from tactical, price-based buying to strategic alliances that drive margin and manufacturing performance in turbulent times.
Agenda
Network with fellow manufacturing procurement leaders over coffee before diving into the day.
Share your biggest supplier collaboration challenges and hear what’s keeping your peers up at night. No corporate facades – just honest dialogue about what needs fixing in a volatile environment.
Graphite reveals exclusive survey benchmarking data on category spend and digital maturity. See how your organization stacks up against manufacturing leaders navigating tariffs, agility constraints, and the innovation gap.
Proven strategies for operationalizing Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) during New Product Introduction (NPI). Learn to lock in value before the mold is cut.
Deep dive into emerging technologies and methodologies reshaping how teams are collaborating with suppliers. Real applications, not theoretical possibilities.
Fireside chat with procurement leadership at [TBA]. The victories, the failures, and the lessons that only come from building excellence at scale. Ask anything.
Small groups tackle live challenges in supplier segmentation, data integrity after M&A, and overcoming internal alignment hurdles. Collaborative problem solving with actionable outcomes you’ll implement Monday morning.
Synthesize the day’s insights into concrete next steps. Share commitments, exchange contacts, and solidify your peer advisory network.
A Different Approach to Learning
Unlike traditional breakouts, where groups discuss hypotheticals, Brain Trust sessions work on real challenges brought by participants. Each participant identifies their most pressing supplier collaboration challenge in advance. Groups are matched based on complementary experience and challenges. You’ll leave with peer-validated solutions to problems you’re actually facing.
No vendor pitches. No recycled case studies. Just manufacturing leaders solving manufacturing problems.
Practical Outcomes
Every participant leaves with tangible resources, not just inspiration. Tailored sessions and Brain Trust groups ensure you end with actionable insights specific to your organization – including Graphite 2026 benchmarking data on category spend and digital maturity, The Collaboration Playbook with frameworks for supplier segmentation and joint innovation scorecards, documented solutions from peer working sessions, a personalized action plan to operationalize strategic partnerships, and an ongoing peer network focused on manufacturing procurement excellence.
Event Details
This in-person workshop is part of Graphite’s 2026 Grand Prix Series – a multi-city workshop tour for senior procurement leaders. Each focused on different aspects of procurement excellence in specific industries. Breakfast and lunch are included, and every workshop stands alone – attend those most relevant to your current priorities.
Who Should Attend
Senior procurement executives from large manufacturing companies, including VPs of Procurement/CPOs, Heads of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Operations, Supplier Relations Directors, Center of Excellence Directors, and Procurement Transformation Leaders.
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