The services industry is experiencing multiple microtrends in the APAC region, including the emergence of new service delivery locations, the advent of generative AI, the race to cloud modernization, the growing significance of ESG practices, and endless software price increases.

In this exclusive buy-side forum, participants will engage in an open discussion centered around these rising uncertainties and shifts in the outsourcing landscape and how sourcing and supplier management peers are reacting by adapting their sourcing portfolios, delivery locations mix, and relationships with service providers.

Join this virtual roundtable discussion to participate in conversations with our expert analysts and your sourcing peers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how sourcing and supplier management teams in APAC are evolving to meet the rising market demands.

Participants will explore:

• The outsourcing trends across various service categories
• How sourcing and supplier management teams are reacting to trends such as generative AI, ESG, price hikes, and emerging service delivery locations
• How the sourcing portfolio is evolving as we move beyond uncertainties and redefine strategies

Who should attend? 

• Sourcing teams
• Outsourcing management teams
• VMOs, CPOs
• Procurement teams
• Supplier management teams
• Procurement and supplier management in GBS
• Pricing and contracting teams
• Deal optimization teams
• Category managers
• Location optimization teams

Virtual Roundtable Guidelines 

The only price of admission is participation. Attendees should be prepared to share their experiences and be willing to engage in discourse. 

Participation is limited to enterprise leaders (no service providers). Everest Group will approve each attendance request to ensure an appropriate group size and mix of participants. The sessions are 90 minutes in duration and include introductions, a short presentation, and a facilitated discussion.