Increasing Manufacturer Influence to Improve Equipment Availability & Procurement Outcomes
1:50 pm - Wednesday 27th January 2027
- Building direct manufacturer relationships to improve access to production capacity and strengthen procurement outcomes
- Leveraging market intelligence and supplier engagement to increase commercial influence and secure critical equipment earlier
- Positioning procurement teams as preferred customers through consistent supplier collaboration to improve equipment availability during constrained market conditions
Practical Takeaway: Strengthen manufacturer relationships to gain greater visibility into capacity, improve commercial leverage, and secure critical equipment ahead of competing demand
