529: Key Takeaways from ProcureCon EU w/ Helen Mackenzie and Philip Ideson

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Philip Ideson is joined by Helen Mackenzie, Art of Procurement’s Head of Community and Events. They recently had the opportunity to attend ProcureCon EU in Barcelona, Spain. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Not only was the conference a great place to meet with colleagues face to face, it also presented an opportunity to consider today’s key economic, geopolitical, and business challenges from a uniquely European perspective.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During the conversation Philip and Helen discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of the most memorable procurement executives and points of view shared during the trip</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The changes procurement needs to make if they really want to form partnerships and drive innovation by working with smaller suppliers</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Setting sustainability targets that ensure progress is being made and the right kinds of change are driven by the business</span></li> </ul>