1. PRICING & PURCHASING SUMMIT
WASHINGTON DC | NOVEMBER
PRICING & PURCHASING SUMMIT

2. IHS Operational Excellence and Risk Management Solutions
Environmental Performance
Minimize environmental impacts while maximizing efficiency
Operational
Risk
Ensure process safety and a safe work environment
Product Stewardship
Maintain market access through compliance and chemical management
Asset Performance
Optimize equipment reliability and efficiency
Supply Management
Manage supply chain costs, risks and supplier performance

3. Operational Excellence and Supply Management
76% of sourcing and procurement teams have initiatives underway linked to their company's Operational Excellence strategy
85% said cost savings is their #1 Procurement Excellence metric in 2015
Top challenges:
Lack of time / resources
Lack of visibility
Talent shortages

4. 2014 Highlights Enhanced forecast coverage for: 8 member webcasts
Rare earth prices
East Asian Steel Spot Prices
More detailed OCTG prices
Alloy cost surcharges – US, Europe and Asia
Expanded US indirect spend categories
Additional agriculture commodities
8 member webcasts
Creation of Customer Solutions Team to focus on your specific needs
Enhanced Alloy Cost Calculator
Global cost comparison added to Commodity Price Watch

5. 2015 Initiatives
Expand coverage
Provide continued enhancements
Migrate and upgrade our platform

6. Customers Customers First
Congratulations Spectrum Excellence Award Winners:
Cardinal Health
Cargill
Customer Panel:
CB&I
Harley-Davidson
Rite Aid
Suncor