UPMC Essential for Success Training - Multi-State Supplier Readiness Webinar

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Join us for this UPMC Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion event designed specifically for small businesses and vendors looking to sharpen their strategy, stay competitive, and position themselves for long-term success in today’s challenging market. Plus, the event will include a special introduction from George Robinson II, UPMC’s Director of Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion and Jim Spencer, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)!

Learn about procurement expectations, UPMC’s supplier readiness standards, and how to strengthen your pricing, vendor strategy, and operational approach for success.

Topic 1

Evaluating the Feasibility of Doing Business at Reduced Margins
Presented by the University of Pittsburgh SBDC
• Understand key cost and margin concepts
• Learn how to calculate and protect your margins
• Explore strategies for pricing and vendor negotiations
• Identify ways to improve profitability when working with institutional buyers like UPMC

Topic 2

Product & Vendor Management for Supplier Success Presented by The IEE’s PantherlabWorks
• Align vendor decisions with product strategy
• Evaluate supplier risks and manage performance
• Optimize sourcing strategies for better operational outcomes
• Position your business to meet UPMC’s standards for procurement