BOSTON,
Mass., October 7, 2003 - Emptoris, Inc., a leading
provider of sourcing solutions that support the end-to-end strategic
sourcing needs of Global 5000 companies, today kicked off SourceCon
2003, its second annual user conference event in Boston, Massachusetts.
The keynote presenter for the conference, Motorola Chief Procurement
Officer Theresa Metty, will address Emptoris’ customer base,
including representatives from American Express, Fleet Financial
Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, Keyspan, Motorola and Owens Corning.
Users will offer discussions and presentations touting the emergence
and adoption of E-Sourcing software solutions such as the Emptoris
Sourcing Portfolio. Over 150 people representing 40 companies are
expected to attend SourceCon 2003.
The purpose of the conference, to be held at the Le Meridien
Hotel in downtown Boston, is to gather Emptoris customers and
partners together to share their experiences, practical insights
and best practices concerning E-Sourcing. Emptoris plans to showcase
its Sourcing Portfolio while providing presentations that focus
on lowering purchasing costs and identifying the best supplier-base
allocation methods using E-sourcing software.
“The broad range of customers attending today’s
SourceCon event is clear evidence of the increased adoption of
strategic sourcing across all industries,” said Avner Schneur,
President and CEO, Emptoris. “Now, more than ever, it is
critical for all companies that source goods and services to
reduce costs and cycle times and better manage corporate-wide
spend. With in-depth presentations from new customers from our
recent acquisition of Zeborg, existing Emptoris customers and
industry experts, SourceCon 2003 promises to be the leading forum
for E-Sourcing innovation and insights.”
About Emptoris
Emptoris is a leading provider of sourcing solutions that support
the end-to-end strategic sourcing needs of Global 5000 companies.
By implementing the Emptoris Sourcing Portfolio, a suite of
Web-based sourcing solutions, enterprises can quickly identify
and prioritize sourcing savings opportunities, negotiate significant
cost savings, and track contract compliance and supplier performance.
Emptoris customers include American Express, Boeing, Cigna,
Fleet Financial Corporation, GlaxoSmithKline, Keyspan, Motorola,
Owens Corning and Samsung America. Emptoris, a privately-held
company, is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
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