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Extended Producer Responsibility (Epr) Is Coming – What Supply Chain Leaders Need To Know Now

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer a niche sustainability or compliance topic. It directly impacts cost, supplier strategy, data systems, and operational risk, which places it squarely within the Supply Chain function. The goal of this session is to translate EPR from a regulatory concept into concrete implications for sourcing, packaging decisions, and supplier coordination.

We are pleased to announce that Marleigh White from Veritiv will be our featured speaker at the February meeting. Marleigh brings extensive knowledge and experience in this area. Below is an outline of the topics she will cover:

·         What EPR Is—and Why It’s Expanding Now

o   A practical overview of EPR in the U.S. and globally, focusing on confirmed requirements and timelines by state.

·         Why EPR Is a Supply Chain Issue?

o   Packaging design and material choices now directly affect compliance fees and cost-to-serve

o   Supplier transparency and packaging data become mandatory

o   Procurement teams will increasingly be asked to evaluate packaging through a regulatory and cost lens

o   Poor coordination can lead to duplicate fees, compliance gaps, or missed reporting deadlines

·         What Supply Chain Professionals Will Be Responsible For

o   Data collection across suppliers and SKUs

o   Packaging material standardization opportunities

o   Contract language and supplier accountability

o   Cross-functional coordination with legal, sustainability, and finance

·         What’s Coming Next and How to Prepare

o   Clear, actionable steps supply chain teams can take now to reduce risk and avoid last-minute scrambles.

Regardless of where your company is in its compliance journey, EPR is a subject you need to understand and take appropriate actions to be in compliance.

You will not want to miss this session. Register today!

Dealing with Predatory Technology Vendors & Tips and Tricks for Negotiating and Contracting for Technology Spend

This class will be a combination of presentations, group discussion, and mini-breakout sessions to ensure all attendees get the most value from their investment. You will leave with practical tools and templates that you can put to work on your job immediately!

Whether you are seasoned in IT spend management, new to the category, or an internal IT customer, join us for this conversation-based session. Where we offer content, discussion, and idea sharing to help you take away a refreshed understanding of new ideas and techniques for your next negotiation. Your registration fee includes lunch and all training materials. This seminar will provide you with fully vetted best-practice tools and approaches to optimize your IT spend.

Who Should Attend?

Any procurement representative involved in IT spend and their key stakeholders! Especially helpful for IT resources who want to better partner with Procurement to achieve effective collaboration, mutual understanding, and better outcomes for all.

Course Summary

·         Maintain Objectivity & Control

o   Technology Sales Tactics and Techniques (and how to prepare for, and combat them)

o   Understand how suppliers and sales reps make money to drive your strategy

o   Build critical credibility with your internal customers for better outcomes

o   Information is Power – Control who has it, and when, to fuel your negotiations

·         Tips & Tricks for IT Spend – You only get one chance to craft a first contract!

o   Using Use Cases to identify licensing exposure – before you buy

o   Licensing metrics- understanding and contracting when a supplier has control

o   Control costs through controlling deployment – audit proof your work

o   Why traditional RFPs aren’t a great fit, consider business capability and product roadmaps

o   How to negotiate and contract for long-term cost management vs. focusing on Day 1 costs

Location
Graco-Rogers Plant
20500 David Koch Ave
Rogers, MN 55374