CPO Outlook 2023 Agenda

For those interested in past discussions and the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda, the Nordic procurement conference agenda archive provides a comprehensive look at previous topics covered in past conferences. The archive features keynotes and reflections that highlight significant industry trends.

The CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda offers a snapshot of how Nordic procurement leaders advanced strategies in AI, resilience, ESG, and supplier collaboration.

Held in Stockholm, CPO Outlook 2023 featured deep-dive workshops, real-world roundtable discussions, and executive keynotes focused on turning global challenges into business advantage.

This 2023 sourcing and supply chain agenda includes:

  • AI in procurement and digital transformation
  • Scope 3 emissions, CSRD, and CSDDD readiness
  • Contracting and collaboration models like Vested
  • Procurement resource flexibility and operating model shifts
  • Enhancing supplier performance and relationship management

Looking back at this Nordic procurement summit helps uncover the trends and capabilities shaping procurement’s future role — and offers inspiration for what to prioritize next.

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CPO Outlook 2023 – Agenda Index

🟧 Keynotes

  • Scaling a Sustainable Battery Supply Chain
    Alexander Streif, Northvolt | Enabled by Ivalua.
  • In addition, this topic is a key part of the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.
  • This session is part of the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda, ensuring insightful discussions for industry professionals deeply interested in the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda topics.
  • How Kärcher Ensures Holistic, Sustainable and Effective Supplier Risk Management
    Raphael Schmid & Andreas Schön, Kärcher | Enabled by Prewave
  • These insights are valuable components of the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.
  • Reinventing Accenture’s Procurement Function to Achieve 360 Value
    John Ferry, Accenture | Enabled by Icertis.
  • Those attending are sure to benefit from this aspect of the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.
  • How to Enable Next-Level Procurement Performance Management
    Otto Tell, IKEA
  • Within this session, themes relevant to the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda will be explored.
  • Balanced Category Strategy – How to Unlock the True Value of Purchasing
    Linda Grubbström & Gustav Milesson, Scania
  • To Create a Data-Driven Procurement Strategy — But What’s Next?
    Niclas Hjerdin & Lisa Siljefalk, Aurobay
  • These speakers will guide on topics that form part of the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference journey.
  • Challenges and Opportunities in Relationship-Based Supplier Agreements
    Thomas William Yde, ISS & Robert Ritter, ALD | LeasePlan
  • What Does the Market Say Procurement Wants and Needs to Focus on Ahead?
    Patrik Andersson, Deloitte
  • These focus areas are integral to the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda items being presented.

🟩 Theme Discussions (Roundtable Sessions)

  • Session 1–2 (Held twice with rotating participants)
  • Session 3–4 (Held twice with rotating participants)

Topics included:

  • Procurement analytics and AI readiness, key components that align with the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.
  • Supplier risk, resilience, and Scope 3
  • ESG-driven contract management
  • Procurement operating model redesign
  • External workforce and compliance
  • Procurement’s role in value creation
  • Circular supply models and sustainability data
  • Supplier relationship management and segmentation

🟩 Focused Theme Discussions (Workshops)

➤ Morning Sessions – Oct 19

  1. Navigating Transformation in a Matrix P2P Organization
    Danish Crown, addressing challenges noted in the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda discussions.
  2. Realizing Changed Procurement Focus and Ways of Working
    ScaniaAligning with the current changes outlined in the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.
  3. Evaluating Buyer-Supplier Relationship Fit
    ISS + LeasePlan
  4. Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
    Stora EnsoThis subject is one of the many considerations under the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference agenda.

➤ Afternoon Sessions – Oct 19

  1. Challenges in Procure-to-Pay Adoption (and How to Overcome Them)
    DeLaval
  2. Shaping and Organizing Procurement Resources Flexibly
    Aurobay, contributing significantly to the insights provided at the CPO Outlook 2023 procurement conference.
  3. AI and the Requirements on Procurement
    ATG
  4. Improving Task and Outcome Efficiency in Procurement
    Chr. Hansen, Deloitte, EBG | Network