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Pre-Conference Workshops
An A to Z Guide for Writing Effective Request for Proposals, Including How to Seamlessly Customize Your Template
Mar 19, 2014 1:00pm –
Speakers
Chris Petrucci
Associate
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Strategies and Tools for Managing and Communicating with Your Supply Chain Throughout the RFP Lifespan to Drive Your Contract Process Forward
Mar 19, 2014 5:00pm –
Speakers
Leopold Koff B.A., B.Ed., CPSM, CPM, CSCMP
Professor, Supply Chain & Operations/Purchasing Mgmt School of Business & Hospitality
Conestoga College - ITAL
Day 1 - Thursday, March 20, 2014
Day 1 - Thursday, March 20, 2014
7:30 |
Registration Opens and Coffee Served |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks by Conference ChairsMitchell Mostyn Howard Krupat |
8:45 |
Examining Current Trends, Issues, and Challenges in Today’s RFP Process: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your RFP Strategy is on TrackLula Kosanic Pina Trentadue Niguel Mousseau Catherine Workun Q.C.
Industry Roundtable
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10:00 |
Networking Coffee Break1. QUALIFYING FOR AND PERFECTING THE BID AND SOURCE LIST
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10:15 |
What Buyers and Suppliers Need to Know to Secure and Match the Best Vendors and Contractors for the JobNicholas Macan
![]() 2. WRITING THE RFP
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11:00 |
Practical Procurement: Moving Beyond the BasicsRichard Venerus
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This session will include an interactive activity to provide participants the opportunity to prepare and execute a request for proposal document.
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12:00 |
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates3. RFP LEGAL FUNDAMENTALS
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1:15 |
A. Exploring the Legal Essentials Surrounding the RFP Process: What You Need to Know to Ensure Your RFP Document is SoundMaureen Sullivan
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1:55 |
B. The Most Common Serious Mistakes in RFPs and Procurement and How To Easily Avoid ThemJason Roth
![]() 4. MANAGING YOUR RFP
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2:35 |
Techniques for Minimizing Disputes and Controlling Risk to Stay on Track During the RFP LifecycleHugh Lawson
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3:15 |
Networking Coffee Break5. EVALUATING AND AWARDING THE RFP
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3:25 |
Evaluating Your Bids: A Guide to Analyzing and Selecting the Best Supplier for Your Organization’s NeedsAlissa Hudy
![]() The session will include both a seminar and an interactive activity to give participants the skills and tools necessary to allow them to apply knowledge and insights gained back in their work environment.
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4:40 |
Scanning the Horizon: Examining New Trends, Developments and Alternative Models in the Bid Selection ProcessDražen F. Bulat Pina Trentadue
Future Outlook
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5:15 |
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Conference Concludes |