Office of Acquisition and Logistics — Supplier Relationship Management
Forums
VA’s first initiative in improving communication with suppliers was to host SRM forums. The forums presented an opportunity for suppliers to participate in small facilitated breakout group sessions in which they were asked to speak openly about their experiences in dealing with the VA acquisitions process. Forum attendees were separated into groups based on the industry they served, presented with a list of topics to discuss, and asked to share what is currently working well and what areas need improvement.
VA leadership was also on hand at the forums to address supplier concerns. The sessions were documented and the detailed reports, which highlighted key themes and recommendations captured at the forums, were presented to the VA Office of Acquisitions and Logistics shortly after the conclusion of each forum.
Fiscal Year 2012
Seattle, WA
VA held the fourth 2012 SRM Forum in Seattle, WA on August 3, 2012. The forum hosted 39 representatives from 35 companies. Download the Brochure, Opening Presentation, OSDBU Briefing, Breakout Session Report, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, VISN 20 Supplemental Contact Information, the OMB Mythbusters memo, or the OMB Mythbusters II memo.
Boston, MA
VA held the third 2012 SRM Forum in Boston, MA on July 19, 2012. The forum hosted 54 representatives from 42 companies. Download the Brochure, Opening Presentation, OSDBU Briefing, Breakout Session Report, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or VISN 1 and 2 Supplemental Contact Information.
Atlanta, GA
VA held the second 2012 SRM Forum in Atlanta, GA on April 10, 2012. The forum hosted 82 representatives from 66 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Breakout Session Report, VISN 7 Supplemental Contact Information, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or Summary Report.
Denver, CO
VA held their first 2012 SRM Forum in Denver, CO on March 6, 2012. The forum hosted 71 representatives from 49 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Breakout Session Report Slides, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or Summary Report.
Houston, TX
VA held their fourth 2011 SRM Forum in Houston, TX on November 16, 2011. The forum hosted 65 representatives from 49 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Breakout Session Report Slides, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or Summary Report.
Chicago, IL
VA held their third 2011 SRM Forum in Chicago, IL on October 20, 2011. The forum hosted 68 representatives from 47 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Breakout Session Report Slides, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or Summary Report.
Fiscal Year 2011
San Francisco, CA
VA held their second 2011 SRM Forum in San Francisco, CA on September 13, 2011. The forum hosted 47 representatives from 45 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Morning Survey Results, Afternoon Survey Results, Forum Survey Results Comparisons, or the Forum Summary Report.
Tampa, FL
VA held their first 2011 SRM Forum in Tampa, FL on May 4, 2011. The forum hosted 82 representatives from 70 companies. Download the Opening Presentation, Corrective Actions presentation, or Forum Summary Report (with Question and Answer session notes).
Chicago, IL
VA held their final 2010 SRM Forum in Chicago, IL on October 19, 2010. The forum hosted 130 representatives from 96 companies. The main issues identified can be found within the detailed report.
Fiscal Year 2010
Long Beach, CA
VA held their third SRM Forum in Long Beach, CA on August 24, 2010. The forum hosted 53 representatives from 47 companies. The main issues identified can be found within the detailed report.
New Brunswick, NJ
VA held their second SRM Forum in New Brunswick on August 12, 2010. The forum hosted 49 representatives from 46 companies. The main issues identified can be found within the detailed report.
Fiscal Year 2009
Washington, DC
The first SRM forum was held in Washington, D.C. on August 13, 2009. The forum hosted 140 representatives from over 90 companies. The main issues identified can be found within the detailed report.
VA continues to look to their Supplier community for feedback and recommendations on how VA can improve their performance and capabilities. Please send suggestions to: VA Supplier Relationship Management Feedback.
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