08:45 – 16:30Pre Conference Masterclass

This is your chance to ramp up your AP and procurement process efficiency skills to deliver the lowest operational costs in your organisation. Stand out for implementing lean processes with reduced errors.

Get your thinking cap on because this masterclass will have a combination of extended case studies and plenty of brainstorming. So all you’ll need to do when you’re back in the office is to apply what you have learnt and get the results you want.

09:00 Streamlining processes and cost of AP operations to seize the opportunity of offering value add services

• Reviewing cost cutting and increased time efficiency benefi ts
• Simplifying processes to complete orders accurately and reduce invoicing errors
• Brainstorming value added services AP can provide

Facilitator:

Omer Softic
EAME Transformation Manager, Global Business Services
CATERPILLAR

11:30 Achieve lean processes in P2P and reduce cost of operations

• Discovering the benefi ts of lean in P2P
• The importance of controlling KPI’s on your PTP info centre
• Building a solid foundation: Managing and engaging the team to ensure efficient delivery
• Improving customer services to expand delivery services

Facilitator:

John Gregory
Director, European Financial Shared Services
KELLOGG’S

14:30 Evaluating cost and competency when outsourcing AP

• Comparing efficiency vs. cost: Weighing out which is more important
• Recognizing the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing AP
• Managing competency expectations when outsourcing
• Unveiling which suits you best: In-house or outsourcing

Facilitator:

Irfan Shaikh
Director of Finance Shared Services,
ELECTRONIC ARTS, INC.

16:30 End of Materclass