GSA- Global Sourcing Association

The GSA is a social enterprise striving to make a difference and promote positive change across the technology and business services industry. It is the consistent voice for the future of the industry and the professionals working within it; promoting sustainable and ethical sourcing to create a positive future for our businesses and our shared planet. The 2023 manifesto reflects exactly that; an ambitious vision to not only bring together the buyers and providers of our industry but to create a robust and real social value movement, so the industry is seen to be at the avant-garde of true social value delivery. If you missed our 2023 Manifesto Launch, you can view the focus areas at a glance below. Or watch the full manifesto launch here - https://lnkd.in/ecUPKs32 If any of the topics stand out to you or fire up your passion, we’d love to hear from you. Get involved with the GSA, drop an email to [email protected] and help us drive the industry forward to a more sustainable future together. Kerry Hallard

Join us this Thursday for an online webinar on CAT (Cultural Alignment Transformation). Discover how CAT can empower your global teams and equip your organisation with the cultural agility essential for success in today’s competitive environment. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZgsJYcG #global #globalteams #friction #culturalagility #culturalalignmentransformation #CAT Together Global Lisa Thorne

Last week's GSA- Global Sourcing Association Summit was one for the books. I heard from Alistair Niederer, Michelle Sally, Terry Walby on AI as it relates to supplier inclusion and Gary Salterpicco gave an impassioned talk on the nested triple bottom line as well as the 'mindset harmony loop'. Always great to represent WEConnect International Europe on a supplier diversity panel with Maggie Berry OBE , Scott Johnson, Reshma Sheikh as well as FARIDA GIBBS giving us the perspective of a diverse supplier. For corporates, impactful sourcing is becoming increasingly important and should be top of the agenda when considering ESG, CSR and sustainability ambitions. All we want, is for the members we represent to be given a chance by corporates - and we're here to help you access these brilliant businesses, as well as sharing with your internal stakeholders the business value from buying from diverse owned businesses. Thank you to Kerry Hallard for the opportunity and the wider GSA team for a informative day and great to see Peter Zerp, 🦚 Jason Roberts, Angus Scott, Dr Yvonne Thompson, Edina Da’Silva, Justin Lambert, Barry Schimper. #WEConnectInternational #SupplierDiversity #Impact #SupplierInclusion

I enjoyed participating in last week’s GSA- Global Sourcing Association Sustainable Strategic Sourcing Summit and representing OutBritain for the supplier diversity masterclass. It was great to hear from the likes of Peter Zerp, Edina D. and 🦚 Jason Roberts and to share the stage with Reshma Sheikh, Jaxx Nelson, Scott Johnson and FARIDA GIBBS. Between us we have been championing the inclusive sourcing agenda for many years and are keen to see more corporates actively including diverse owned businesses in their procurement processes - it’s all about opening up access to opportunities. We discussed the definition of diverse owned suppliers, the importance of certification and the vital role advocacy groups play in creating connections. A big thank you to Kerry Hallard and the GSA team for hosting the event and including a focus on supplier diversity which we see as a key component of ESG activity going forwards. Great to see you Justin Lambert, Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE DL FCL, RSA, RA, SGCW,KCL NED and Komal Jethva (She, Her, Hers)! #SupplierDiversity #InclusiveSourcing

James Donovan closed the day with an inspiring keynote, expressing his enthusiasm for driving collaboration and unlocking new innovative possibilities in the fast-growing outsourcing industry. He underscored the need for our industry to unite in addressing emerging global priorities, such as ESG commitments and technological progress. #global #esg #technology #outsourcing #sustainability #straetgicsourcing #socialvalue #trends

Gary Salterpicco MCIPS(CS) CMgr FCMI took to the stage at our summit last week to highlight the importance of fostering a sustainable mindset by creating your own harmony loop. He emphasized the value of understanding both your personal and professional ecosystems and aligning them with your core values." Read his full article below. #gsasummit24 #gsasummmit2024 #sustainability #esg #harmonyloop #ecosystem #sustainable #strategicsourcing #procurement #resillience

When people with a shared purpose unite, their collective strength and determination can turn even the most ambitious goals into transformative realities. Attending yesterday’s Sustainable Strategic Sourcing Summit, hosted by the GSA- Global Sourcing Association was a powerful reminder that a rising tide lift all ships. Wonderful to hear the Supplier Diversity Advocacy groups their share views and experiences in a thought provoking panel discussion, and feel the impact made from other guest speakers - with a special shoutout to Edina Da’Silva Assoc CIPD whose talk on neurodiversity roused awarenesses and provoked reflection from all in attendance. My thanks to Kerry Hallard for the opportunity to speak on the potential impact US Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action could have on UK supplier diversity programmes. And Shivani Kaura for your wonderful organising of a highly successful event. Thank you. Reshma Sheikh Jaxx Nelson Scott Johnson Maggie Berry OBE FARIDA GIBBS

Our supplier diversity masterclass is live - we are currently listening to the programmes of work from our panel and the realism behind their journeys: Maggie Berry OBE FARIDA GIBBS Scott Johnson Jaxx Nelson Reshma Sheikh We’ve also heard inspiring keynotes from Peter Zerp on Accenture’s approach to Supplier Diversity Edina D. on Developing RPF’s to be inclusive to neurodiverse individuals 🦚 Jason Roberts on the future possibilities for Supplier Diversiry We’re hybrid - register and join online here: https://lnkd.in/e9vUVmqB #gsasummit2024 #gsasummit24 #agilesourcing #agile #dei #ai #operational #supplychain #supplierdiversity #strategicsourcing

Michelle Sally led a powerful session on how artificial intelligence unlocks operational resilience,crisis-proof operations & a smarter supply chain and who this approach impacts. We’re hybrid - register and join online here: https://lnkd.in/e9vUVmqB #gsasummit2024 #gsasummit24 #agilesourcing #agile #dei #ai #operational #supplychain #supplierdiversity #strategicsourcing

Alistair Niederer shared FormIGA’s mission and the importance of the Service Provider Sustainability Index including the process involved. We’re hybrid - register and join online here: https://lnkd.in/e9vUVmqB #gsasummit2024 #gsasummit24 #agilesourcing #agile #dei #supplierdiversity #strategicsourcing