Strategic Sourcing Learning Center

Source with confidence.

Choose venues with clear criteria, consistent sourcing, and focused negotiation. Use technology to keep decisions organized, compare options, and move your sourcing strategy forward.

Explore strategic sourcing resources

Getting started

Cvent Sourcing Solutions
The Power of Venue Sourcing Technology
Venue Sourcing Strategy
Cvent Preferred Agency Partners
Program Maturity Levels for Strategic Sourcing

Top three tips

1. Establish a clear and consistent sourcing process for venue selection, negotiation, and contracting.

2. Utilize technology to streamline the sourcing process.

3. Build strong relationships with venues to negotiate better pricing, contract terms, and flexibility.

Additional resources

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Cvent Supplier Network

Supplier Network Training
Using Supplier Categories
Sourcing Venues with Instant Book

Venue sourcing program

Simple Meetings Configuration Guide
Venue Sites for Simple Meetings
Account-Wide Default Questions for RFPs

Additional support

Sourcing for Sustainable Events
Marking Preferred Venues and Brands
Access Portals for Venue Sourcing

Customer stories

Autodesk Global Sourcing

“The Cvent Supplier Network enables the team to source venues using unique criteria and filters. Rather than having every single hotel follow up with us individually, they'll go through the NSO and it's very efficient. It saves us tons of time.”

Gigi Gleason, Sr. Manager, Global Meetings Solutions

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FUSION Performance Group

“We’re a small but mighty team, but right now we don’t have a dedicated sourcing team. The biggest thing for us is having a one-stop shop, so the Cvent Supplier Network serves us in that way. Having the ability to gather the information quickly only enables us to have better turnaround times and deliver consistent information across the board.”

Tanya Perry, Vice President

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