Patrick M. ConnaughtonSenior Analyst
IT Services, IT Spending & Budgeting, Packaged Applications, Set a sourcing strategy that balances value, cost, and risk, Sourcing & Procurement, Sourcing Strategy & Execution, Supply Chain Management, Total Economic Impact™, Vendor Management
Patrick primarily contributes to Forrester's offerings for the Sourcing & Vendor Management professional. He is a leading expert on the selection, design, and implementation of e-purchasing and supply chain management software and consulting services. His upcoming research areas includes spend analysis, risk mitigation, and vendor consolidation.
Prior to joining Forrester in 2006, Patrick was with Manhattan Associates in both R&D and as part of the Asia-Pacific services team. Prior to Manhattan, Patrick was with Accenture, primarily working on government projects including the Lockheed Martin, U.S. Airforce, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Patrick has been widely quoted in the press, including such media outlets as Computerworld, InformationWeek, Manufacturing Business Technology, and PC Today. As an accomplished speaker, Patrick has delivered speeches at many events, including Forrester's IT Forum, the NACDS Supply Chain and Logistics Conference, and the D/C Expo.
Patrick received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Florida in decision information science.
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Forrester's Rapid Decision Tool For VMS RFPs April 14, 2009
Selecting Vendor Management Systems: Differentiating Criteria April 14, 2009 (Rating: 8) BookmarkPDF
Simplifying Staff Augmentation With Contingent Workforce Management Solutions March 20, 2009 (Rating: 9) BookmarkPDF
