Rebates have become a critical component of the $76 trillion global economy, the grease that keeps the supply chain humming. Gone are the days when rebates were viewed solely as cost components. They have evolved into strategic tools that hold the key to the future of the supply chain, allowing partners to work as seamless extensions of each other and encourage desired behaviors. How do we reach this stage? What strategies can we employ to develop rebate programs that mutually benefit manufacturers and distributors? Join us for this webinar, where industry veterans Mark Gilham and John Gunderson will delve into what it takes to be strategic and provide practical insights on how to unlock the full potential of rebates to propel your business forward and turn rebates into a strategic engine for mutual success. In this webinar you will learn: – Rebates trends and insights in 2024. – How to build the right rebate programs for mutual benefit. – Customizing your rebate programs to drive better behaviors. – The significance of resetting your approach to rebates.

Let’s face it, MRO inventory is usually overbought and underinsured, costing millions. But organizations rarely do anything about it because they’re convinced their data just isn’t in a good enough place to make MRO optimization a priority. But perfect data doesn’t exist, it never will, no matter how many data cleanses you waste money on. Explore how AI is creating a new approach to MRO/indirect materials optimization and bridging the gap between procurement and operations teams, while breaking the stigma of having to have perfect data to get started. Learn how leading manufacturers have adopted an AI approach and have learned the secret that’s been hiding in plain sight. We’ll discuss topics such as: -Eliminating the need for lengthy and costly data cleanse projects -Increasing visibility of spend and price variances to reduce tail spend -Building confidence in your MRO inventory availability to ensure you will have the right part at the right time at the right place, at the right cost -Identifying millions in savings opportunities through inventory deduplication, revamped stocking policies, and network-sharing opportunities