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Indirect Spend
China Summit
Renaissance Hotel, Shanghai
March 17, 2010
For many companies in China, services
account for one-third of every purchasing
dollar spent. And yet, few companies
have standardized procedures specifically
Mardi Gras
designed for the complexities of services
procurement. Often, the result is excessive
costs, drawn-out purchasing cycle times,
and inconsistent workflow procedures.
he Global Supply Chain kitchen, which is headed by Chef Kenji
T
By attending this summit,
Council’s (GSCC) Janu- Ishibashi. After studying at Michelin-rat-
you will be able to:
ary networking mixer was ed restaurants in Marseille and Nice, Ishi-
held at Mardi Gras, a gor- bashi was found by Yamazaki, and moved
Learn how to translate your knowledge
of buying physical goods into the service
geous restaurant and bar to Shanghai. His training shows in his
arena.
housed in an 80-year-old Spanish villa food, which offers a range of excellent
Hear how leading companies are
near the heart of the French concession. handmade fares. Seasonal pastries, pates, managing travel and entertainment (T&E)
as well as marketing expenses.
Though not normally reserved for large bouillabaisse, and more all make an ap-
parties, owner Ko Yamazaki opened his pearance on the dinner menu. The must
Uncover and manage “hybrid” or
“bundled spend” e.g. services purchases
distinctive second floor bar so GSCC try at dinner would be the flawless pork bundled with goods.
patrons could re- confit and the
Develop formal supplier management
lax and talk shop dark, indulgent
programs across all service categories.
in its beautiful, Verona Choco-
Integrate key distributors to optimize
your indirect spend across China.
warmly lit interior. late torte. Mardi
Evaluate new solutions, tools and
The stunning Jap- Gras also of-
services that can help your services
anese-style sunken fers a charming, procurement and management.
bar and the mix newly opened
Join the debate with China’s
of Japanese and wine bar which
leading procurement experts from:
Western influ- serves small
ences throughout plates and Span-
the restaurant ish tapas, perfect
were designed by to accompany an
Tamazaki, who
372 Xingguo Lu (near Tai’an Lu)
after-work drink
has lived a truly
French Concession Area
or to bolster a
international life
Shanghai, China
gathering of pro-
and draws influ-
兴国路372 号 ( 近泰安路)
fessionals.
Network with industry peers in
ence from his ex-
上海市，中国
Yamazaki’s res-
an intimate gathering of senior
periences. taurant, though
procurement executives
Phone : 6280-7598
T h e r e f o r e , perhaps not used
Open M-S 5-11:30pm
Mardi Gras food to hosting large
Organized by: Event Sponsors:
also provides an parties, is certain-
Dinner: RMB200-300/person
elegant though ly a stylish and
Drinks + Tapas: RMB100/person
perhaps eclectic memorable place
smattering of of- to take colleagues
ferings. A lot of
For information on the GSCC’s next
to dinner or stop
very traditional mixer, please go to the events page in for a leisurely
French cuisine
at: www.supplychains.com
glass of wine. Web: www.supplychains.com Call: +86 (21) 62081232
comes out of the
info@supplychain.cn
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