Explore Strategic Sourcing at Sustainability LIVE in Chicago

The way businesses source suppliers and products has transformed significantly in recent years, driven by the growing importance of sustainability, the need for resilience, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

As organisations turn towards nearshoring and stronger supplier collaboration, they are discovering new ways to create value across complex global supply chains.

Join leading executives at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, co-located with Sustainability LIVE, to learn how value is being unlocked amid this complexity.

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Industry insights

Attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, hosted alongside Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, and gain access to invaluable perspectives from top supply chain professionals during The Strategic Sourcing Summit.
The event will bring together leading procurement and supply chain experts to explore how global disruptions have reshaped supply networks and the tools driving this transformation.

At The Strategic Sourcing Summit, speakers will share practical insights into navigating complex supply chains through strategic sourcing. Discover how to unlock value via supplier collaboration and market intelligence while optimising cost efficiency.
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The Strategic Sourcing Summit
Location: The Supply Chain Stage
Date: 22 April 2026
Time: 10:45am – 11:30am

A shifting environment

Around the globe, businesses are adapting sourcing strategies to build resilience in the face of volatility. By strengthening supplier collaboration and using modern technology to gather market intelligence, many are achieving improved cost optimisation and performance across operations.

While some organisations are creating diversification within their supply chains, others are focusing on localisation and partnerships with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance resilience. Technology is playing a vital role in this evolution, enabling unprecedented visibility and detailed financial risk analysis.

As supply chains continue to evolve, sourcing strategies must also change to ensure long-term, sustainable value creation.

Meet the speakers

Sheri Hinish, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Revolution
Known as the “Supply Chain Queen”, Sheri is a trusted advisor to a wide range of organisations—from Fortune 500 companies to government bodies. She helps transform businesses by turning vision into value, with a strong focus on AI, innovation, supply chain management, and sustainability.

Her transformations have empowered organisations worldwide to build resilience using ESG data, AI, and cost-optimisation measures. Sheri’s expertise highlights how businesses can identify value within their supply chains and harness it through strategic sourcing.

Kristi Sorbello Frank, VP Strategic Sourcing and Business Operations at Novo Nordisk
Kristi is a seasoned strategic sourcing executive who applies marketing principles to reform procurement and operations across global organisations.

Her expertise in supplier relationship management, diversity, and negotiations enables her to assemble high-performing teams that deliver strength and results.

By combining professionals from varied backgrounds, Kristi has consistently aligned team performance with organisational goals—fostering strong partnerships and supplier relationships that drive value throughout global operations.

Tom Cummins, Vice President of Global Procurement at RS Group
Tom has extensive experience managing global categories across MRO and OEM sectors.

His procurement operations in the Americas include pricing governance, supplier management, and transactional order oversight, giving him a comprehensive understanding of best sourcing practices.

His record of enhancing operational, capital, and financial efficiency, coupled with strong negotiation and leadership skills, makes Tom a valuable voice on strategic sourcing and unlocking supply chain value.

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