Previous events

	Cost Transformation - 9th June 2011 This is a new event for CFOs or decision makers of business improvement which will cover: Next generation cost reduction programmes Achieving additional cost savings from optimisation of demand and your supply base A focus on output cost rather than input cost Benchmarking and performance management linking to shareholder value Benchmarking and performance management linking to shareholder value
	Innovation in Procurement - 4th March 2011 The forth in our series of thought leadership networking events will cover a variety of topics including: Collaboration approaches Aligning procurement to the board Supply Chain instability Commercial agility
	The CIPS Annual Conference and Exhibition - 23rd September 4C's Managing Director, Ed Ainsworth will be hosting a break out session, click here to view the agenda for the day.
	The Procurement Leaders Forum - 13th October 4C's Managing Director, Ed Ainsworth will be hosting a Knowledge Group at the event entitled 'Procurement Outsourcing - Delivering tangible results through procurement outsourcing' click here to view the agenda for the day.
	Public Sector Procurement – 8th December 4C will also be attending the Public Sector Procurement conference at the Barbican. Click here to view the agenda for the day.
	Innovation in Procurement The third in our series of thought leadership networking events will cover a variety of topics including how to: Uncover procurement benefits throughout the supply chain Exploit the latest generation of procurement technology Drive sustainability and reduce carbon footprint
	Procurement Leaders Forum 4C's Managing Director Ed Ainsworth will be speaking at the Procurement Leaders Forum on 'Procurement for the Next Decade'.
	International Agency Relationship Management Our next event analyses agency relationship management from procurement, marketing and agency perspectives. Topics will include the client agency model, the importance of managing relationships and the issue of cost.
	Innovation in Procurement: 'How to deliver breakthrough cost savings'' Continuously coming up with innovative procurement solutions can be an ordeal for all purchasers. What are the best ways to sustain value whilst cutting costs in a challenging marketplace? How can you engage key stakeholders? These were the hot topics at 4C's Innovation in Procurement Roundtable attended by key thought leaders in the industry.
	CPO Agenda Roundtable: 'Supply base consolidation: how far is too far?' In recent years, procurement functions have worked to reduce the size of their supply bases and put greater emphasis on doing business with "Tier 1" suppliers that are capable of managing more of their business requirements. This remains a key priority for many today... at what point does rationalisation in the name of efficiency, focus and greater leverage become a high risk strategy that may come back to bite you? How do you know when you've reached that point? Is the growth of large powerful "mega suppliers" good or bad news for procurement?