Jeremy Lee
Program Leader Trane Technologies
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Panel Discussion: Becoming Better Partners as Manufacturers & Contractors in Direct Sourcing Relationships to Extract Maximum Value & Solve Problems Collaboratively
8:40 am
- 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?
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Controlling Quality in Global Sourcing to Build Trust & Mitigate Risk
4:20 pm
- Coordinating cross-functional collaboration between sourcing, legal, and quality teams to navigate contractual complexities and validate supplier reliability
- Defining clear quality standards and auditing protocols for international vs domestic suppliers to ensure material compliance before project use
- Implementing transparent quality control processes, including third-party testing and on-site inspections, to increase confidence and reduce risk across the supply chain
