OrganizationThe congress is a joint initiative of NEVI (knowledge network for purchasing and supply management), ADC Performance Improvement, AkzoNobel, Rabobank, Unilever and IDH (Sustainable Trade Initiative).
NEVI
NEVI is the leading knowledge network for purchasing and supply management. As knowledge center of and for purchasing professionals and via a network of over 6,500 members NEVI offers accessibility of purchasing knowledge for everyone that is involved in the purchasing process. Among others, NEVI does this by organizing congresses and network meetings, offering educations and trainings, issuing publications and subsidizing academics, assistants and PhD's in the area of purchasing and supply management. www.nevi.nl
ADC Performance Improvement
ADC Performance Improvement (ADC) is a consultancy firm specialized in purchasing and process optimization. Our consultants are experts in fine tuning operational processes and improving purchase conditions within various market sectors and industries. Our solutions will have a positive impact on cost structures, drive profits and maximize efficiency without compromising growth potential and long-term sustainability. www.adcpi.nl
IDH, Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative
Missionof the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) is the acceleration and up scaling of sustainable, international supply chains of commodities like soy, wood, cocoa, cotton and fish. Sector by sector IDH gathers leaders from trade and industry, unions, environmental organizations, development organizations and government in powerful coalitions the jointly overturn the market and standardize sustainable production and trade. IDH escorts coalitions in the implementation of improvement programs, assists in the funding and preserves the results. The IDH learning program works out field experiences to business cases, best practices, trainings and other knowledge products that inspire, motivate and remove bottlenecks. www.dutchsustainabletrade.com
AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today. www.akzonobel.com
Rabobank Group
Rabobank Group is an international financial services provider operating on the basis of cooperative principles. It offers banking, asset management, leasing, insurance and real estate services. Focus is on broad financial services provision in the Netherlands and primarily on the food and agribusiness internationally. Rabobank Group is comprised of independent local Rabobanks plus Rabobank Nederland, their umbrella organisation, and a number of specialist subsidiaries. Overall, Rabobank Group has approximately 59,000 employees (in FTEs), who serve about 10 million customers in 48 countries.In terms of tier 1 capital, Rabobank Group is among the world's 25 largest financial institutions. All rating agencies have awarded Rabobank the highest rating possible for banks. www.rabobank.com
Unilever
With more than 400 brands focused on health and wellbeing, no company touches so many people's lives in so many different ways. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's and Omo, alongside trusted local names such as Blue Band, Pureit and Suave. Since Unilever was established in the 1890s, brands with a social mission have been at the core of our business, and now corporate responsibility underpins our strategy. In 2010 we launched the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, a set of targets designed to help us deliver our objective of growing our business while minimizing our impact on the environment. To embed sustainability into every stage of the life cycle of our products, we're working with our suppliers to support responsible approaches to agriculture. We're also learning from NGOs and other organizations, recognizing that building a truly sustainable business is not something we can do without expert advice. www.unilever.com |
