PSC LIVE Chicago: Exclusive Q&A With RapidRatingās CMO
Heading to Chicago for a co-located event alongside Sustainability LIVE, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE will take place on 28 and 29 May 2025.
With one ticket unlocking access to three stages, the co-located event will provide an exclusive opportunity to network and collaborate at the intersection of sustainability, procurement and supply chain.
Across the two-day event, attendees can look forward to a range of keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats and masterclasses to equip them with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in these dynamic industries.
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Setting standards for financial health
Setting standards for financial health transparency between business partners, RapidRatings is transforming the way leading companies manage enterprise and financial risk.
RapidRatings services provide a sophisticated analysis of the financial health of public and private companies in over 140 countries worldwide. The company allows organisations to build more meaningful relationships and gain visibility into the financial stability of global suppliers, vendors and other third parties.
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Please could you start by introducing yourself and your role?
My name is Lauren Weiner, and I’m Chief Marketing Officer at RapidRatings.
What about the event was the deciding factor for sponsoring?
Since COVID, we had pared back our live event attendance, but knew this year was going to be critical with the ongoing uncertainty and changes to the administration.
As a small company with a limited budget for event sponsorships, we were extremely selective in the events we were considering and wanted to ensure they had our target ICP in attendance.
Additionally, we asked our front lines (sales reps) to submit business cases for events they’d like us to consider. The Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE event had the right speaker lineup, a strong registration list and was located in Chicago, where we have several clients and prospects.
When reviewing the sponsorship options, we were solely focused on thought leadership opportunities and not just branding and awareness building.
We saw an opportunity to participate in an executive panel on risk and resilience, along with a Workshop with the same theme, which is our main focus. We thought this was a great opportunity to get in front of a larger audience, while also speaking directly to our target audience in a more intimate and solution-oriented setting.
Provide an overview of what your panel will focus on.
In an increasingly volatile world, building resilient supply chains is more critical than ever. This panel will examine strategies for identifying, mitigating and managing risks across global networks. From leveraging real-time data to enabling agile operations, our experts will share actionable insights for navigating disruptions and enhancing resilience.
What do you hope to achieve through the event?
We are hoping to further position RapidRatings as a thought leader with significant subject matter expertise in the risk space.
We are also looking to network with other expert speakers and attendees to generate partnership opportunities. Additionally, we are looking to expand our reach and build awareness in the industry. We feel confident that all of this can be achieved through a sponsorship at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE.
What emerging trends do you believe will shape the future of the procurement and supply chain industry over the next decade?
As teams with limited resources and headcount take on larger supplier portfolios, they need tools that quickly surface risk, enable prioritisation and drive action.
AI will play a pivotal role in automating manual processes and generating insights across financial, ESG, cyber and other risk areas.
Additionally, visibility into private suppliers will be in even greater demand in the coming years. Recent global economic volatility has underscored the importance of partnering with financially healthy suppliers.
From the boardroom down, organisations are now mandated to conduct deeper, continuous supplier financial assessments to minimise risk and disruption.
However, the nature of private company financial reporting makes uncovering hidden risk a challenge. Solutions like RapidRatingsā Private Company Outreach, which allows teams to analyse financial risk using private company financial statements, will help close this gap.
A strategic hub for innovation
Chicago – a powerhouse for logistics, trade and manufacturing – is the ideal setting for the event’s US debut. The city’s rich industrial heritage and strategic position make it a natural choice to host a global dialogue on modern supply chain strategy.
This move also reflects the event’s growing global ambition. Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE has already attracted thousands of attendees and speakers from leading organisations including Unilever, IBM, Siemens and SAP — and the Chicago edition promises to be no different.
NEW Innovation Zone
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago is elevating its impact and global relevance with the launch of a brand-new ‘Innovation Zone’ – a curated stage designed to spotlight the most exciting and transformative technologies driving procurement and supply chain forward.
Across two days, this space will host a series of focused 15-minute technology pitches, giving pioneering startups, scaleups and solution providers the chance to present their innovations to a high-calibre audience of procurement and supply chain leaders, investors and C-suite executives.
From AI-powered decision-making tools to predictive logistics platforms and next-generation Spend Management systems, this new space will highlight practical solutions that deliver measurable business value.
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Networking opportunities
Beyond insights and trends, Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago is a unique opportunity to network with industry experts and peers across the intersection of sustainability, procurement and supply chain.
Join us in Chicago and take part in this transformative journey. Discover how sustainability, procurement and supply chain can work together to achieve sustainable development. Get your tickets TODAY.
Essential diary dates for 2025
Discover the essential diary dates for Procurement Magazine and Supply Chain Digital, as well as its sister publications – Manufacturing Digital and Sustainability Magazine.
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- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Dubai | 29 April
- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE London | 23-24 September
- The Global Procurement & Supply Chain Awards | 24 September
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