Rethinking BOM Strategy: Accelerating Time-to-Market Through Intelligent Collaboration

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EPIC Steak , San Francisco

April 28, 2026

We’re bringing together senior manufacturing and supply chain leaders in San Francisco for an executive dinner hosted in partnership with Samsung SDS

Manufacturers are under pressure from every direction:

📈 Rising costs

🌎 Supply chain volatility

⏱ Shorter launch cycles

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Yet procurement is still too often brought in after designs are locked — when cost, risk, and delays are already baked into the BOM.

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‍This event will explore how rethinking BOM strategy and embedding procurement earlier in NPI can drive:

⚡ Faster product launches

💰 Lower costs

🛡 Greater supply chain resilience

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💡 Discussion Highlights:

🔹 Resilience by design: How can procurement influence NPI from day one?

🔹 AI-powered insights: Where can predictive costing & supplier intelligence make the biggest impact?

🔹 Collaboration at scale: Aligning engineering, procurement & supply chain on BOM decisions

🔹 Future-ready sourcing: Adapting BOM strategy for volatility, tariffs & risk — while accelerating time-to-market

The companies that win in today’s market won’t just move fast — they’ll collaborate smarter.

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Looking forward to an evening of bold ideas, candid conversation, and industry-shaping insights.

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18:00 pm - 19:00 pm

19:00 pm - 19:30 pm

19:30 pm - 21:15 pm

21:30 pm 22:00 pm

Arrival and Networking

Guests are welcomed and guided into a curated networking environment, designed to foster meaningful interactions. This session encourages ice-breaking and relationship-building before moving into in-depth, collaborative discussions.

Event welcome, introductions, thought leader remarks

Attendees transition to a structured roundtable discussion paired with drinks, promoting thoughtful dialogue around a pre-set agenda. This relaxed setting encourages collaboration, idea exchange, and deeper professional connections.

Three-Course Networking Dinner

The evening continues with a premium three-course meal, offering exceptional cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. This segment enhances networking opportunities while creating a memorable experience that strengthens professional relationships among attendees.

Wrap Up, Q&A, Drinks and Networking

The event concludes with a wrap-up session and Q&A, allowing sponsors and participants to address key takeaways. Followed by drinks and open networking, this final segment ensures actionable next steps and continued engagement in a collaborative environment.

Samsung SDS

Samsung SDS Caidentia is a next-generation Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) solution engineered to transform direct procurement, sourcing, and settlement operations. Powered by patented AI capabilities, Caidentia streamlines critical processes, enhances operational performance, and delivers measurable cost savings. Designed to orchestrate the entire direct procurement lifecycle — from initial design through sourcing to final payment — Caidentia strengthens supplier collaboration, boosts supply chain resilience, and ensures seamless execution. With over 1,600 projects successfully deployed worldwide, organizations across industries are gaining a competitive edge with Caidentia. Discover how we can elevate your procurement strategy.

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