Unlocking the Potential of Collaboration
Welcome to the OECM Connection Newsletter
In this issue, we are thrilled to share an overview of the latest events and accomplishments achieved in the first quarter of 2022. Discover what OECM is doing to support diversity and inclusion within our organization, effectively collaborate across sectors, and more!
Highlights
NEW! OECM Launches its Official Video
Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it? We answer all these questions and more in OECM’s recently launched corporate video. Click through to watch and learn everything you need to know about OECM, our services, and the benefits we bring to our customers and suppliers!
Karen Owen: Unlocking the Potential of Collaborative Strategic Sourcing
OECM’s Vice President of Supply Management and Customer Relations, Karen Owen, has been recognized as “The 10 Most Influential Women in Supply Chain – 2022”. Read how Karen implements inventive and effective business solutions that elevate our organization’s profile in the latest issue of Insight Success!
Latest Agreements Awarded
Client Information System and Related Services, Cloud Technology and Related Professional Services (re-tendered), Life Safety System Services, Office Supplies and Fine Copy Paper (re-tendered), and more.
Since our last newsletter, we’ve been busy with the launch of six new agreements now available through our Marketplace. Here’s an overview of our latest agreements.
Upcoming Agreements | Winter/Spring 2022
View a detailed list of new and re-tendered agreements, anticipated award dates, and project leads.
Corporate Updates
Introducing OECM’s 2021 Annual Report
OECM’s 2021 Annual Report is now available! In this year’s publication, we share our achievements, accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities from this past year, which continue to shape our commitment to deliver value, generate savings and create greater efficiencies for our customers.
OECM’s New Website is Now Live!
Check out OECM’s new website, including key elements and interactive features for an improved customer experience.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Project Launch
After a successful series of Validation Sessions with School Board representatives and presentations to OASBO committees, OECM is drafting the RFP for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System(s) project.
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development Investment
OECM has embarked upon several strategic partnerships to enhance our network, product, and service offerings through collaboration with like-minded organizations and public sector entities.
Winter/Spring Events & Community
OECM Hosts the 2nd Ontario Sector Leadership & Collaboration Invitational Networking Symposium
The 2nd Ontario Sector Leadership & Collaboration Invitational Networking Symposium reunited a seasoned group of senior leaders from Ontario’s Education, Health and Municipal sectors. Find out more about OECM’s first in-person event in two years!
Events, Conferences and Webinars | Winter/Spring 2022
Learn about OECM’s participation in customer engagement activities, outreach opportunities, customer information sessions for newly awarded agreements, and other knowledge-sharing webinars that support and promote our supplier partners’ upcoming events and webinars.
Black History Month with Speaker: Sarita Naa Akuye Addy, PhD
OECM observes Black History Month and aspires to create safe spaces for dialogue on race, racism, and multiculturalism. Learn about the initiatives that took place this February.
Social Media | Winter/Spring 2022
Check out OECM’s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts for information about products and services available through our Marketplace, upcoming sourcing projects, sector events, and more! We recently celebrated Procurement Month by answering common Q&As throughout the month of March – in case you missed it, here is one of the top questions fielded by OECM’s procurement experts!
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