Panel Discussion: Becoming Better Partners as Manufacturers & Contractors in Direct Sourcing Relationships to Extract Maximum Value & Solve Problems Collaboratively
8:40 am - Wednesday 3rd December 2025
- Building trust through clear communication of program goals and expectations surrounding risk-sharing
- Creating open forums for honest feedback to identify and address pain points contractors experience with manufacturers, and vice versa, enabling continuous improvement and stronger collaboration
- Facilitating education and support around direct sourcing maturity, helping contracting/manufacturing partners move from initial adoption to optimized partnerships: How does this differ across general and trade contractor?
