If you’ve ever tried to run an event, to get your Suppliers in a room to share a vision, a requirement and to breed innovation and collaboration - it can be a nightmare. It requires not just a logistical masterclass but you need to be clear on why you want the Suppliers there, why it’s a good use of their time and what outcomes you want from the event.Supplier Day is a Service Provider that enables you to create virtual supplier events, or Supplier Days, to enable meaningful collaborations with your supply chain.In this World of Procurement Podcast Episode, we talk about the issues of creating Supplier events, the perks to having virtual only events, and how to get the most of the events. Supplier Day enables this to become the norm rather than the extraordinary.Timestamps for the Podcast:00:00 Introduction to Caitlyn00:51 Importance of Communication03:40 What is the Supplier Day Service Offering08:45 Issues running Supplier Events alone12:20 The experience with Supplier Day14:40 Virtual/Digital Supplier Events are here to stay17:10 Perks of Virtual over Physical events24:45 Making the decision makers visible29:00 Where to find Supplier DayConnect with Caitlyn here on LinkedIn and make sure you check out the Supplier Day LinkedIn page. Get full access to World of Procurement at worldofprocurement.substack.com/subscribe