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This event is free for buyers

Supply Network Shannon will arrange/fund overnight accommodation if needed for those representing the Buyer Companies that actively take part in the Meet the Buyer Event.

Supply Network Shannon

Meet the buyer event
Tuesday 14th October 2008,
The Radisson SAS Hotel, Limerick

Objective
To provide a forum in which Commodity Managers / Buyers would be able to access a large number of Supply Companies from the Mid-West with a view to getting a better understanding of the capabilities, competencies and cost advantages of sourcing locally.

The event and invitation
SNS is an open, sectoral network of engineering, electronics and service sub supply companies located in the Shannon region. Following last year’s highly successful event we expect to increase the participation on both sides to ensure a high quality level of presentations and communication on the opportunities available. On Tuesday morning 14^th of October 2008, the Buyer Companies represented by their Commodity Managers/Buyers and Supply Companies from the Mid-West will participate in a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, details below. You are cordially invited to join us on the Tuesday morning for the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event which will be held at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Limerick, commencing 9.30 am.

Outline of Meet the Buyer event
The event will commence with a talk by a keynote speaker from industry who will be an exponent of the successful practical application of supply chain network links.

Each Buyer/Commodity Manager will have their own space, stand and tables to exhibit their company and the range of commodities they currently require or are forecasting to require. Each Supply Company will book a slot with each Buyer. There will be meetings throughout the morning with a short

Each Supply Company would provide a small information pack with a single page summary of their products and services. Each Buyer would provide a summary of their requirements. You can prioritise meetings and meeting times if you need some flexibility in the event and we would endeavour to give you as much information prior to the event with regards to the Supply Company participants.

Advantages

Face to face, time constrained, meetings with the region’s top specialist supply companies.

Learn about the competencies of the region in significant detail.

Communicate your market pressures of lead-time, supply chain, expected service levels and target costs.

Communicate expected standard of Supply Companies, service, culture, terms and conditions.

Identify future supply sources for NPI projects.

Network with other Buyers in a non-competitive environment.

Communicate own industry trends and potential opportunities for local supply companies in meeting the challenges of these trends.

This event is free for buyers
Supply Network Shannon will arrange/fund overnight accommodation if needed for those representing the Buyer Companies that actively take part in the Meet the Buyer Event.

To book your space at the Meet the Buyer Event please send confirmation to:

Bridget Long,The Secretary

Supply Network Shannon,

The Granary, Michael Street, Limerick

or email admin@snshannon.com or telephone 086.8258836