International Procurement Engineering and Related Topics Symposium (PeARTS)

EVENT OVERVIEW
The symposium provides an excellent benchmarking opportunity for nuclear operator and supplier personnel involved in procurement engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and related activities. The meeting includes open exchanges of information and experiences and is structured to feature formal presentations as well as opportunities to discuss current issues and challenges.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Discussion, education, and collaboration on topics such as: 

• Obsolescence management
• Acceptance of industrial/commercial items for use in safety-related applications 
• Equivalency evaluation of proposed replacement items 
• Safety classification of spare and replacement items 
• Supply chain challenges for operating plants and nuclear new-build 
• Harmonization and standardization to enable nuclear new-build Knowledge transfer and retention. 

ATTENDANCE BENEFITS

• Benchmarking how other organizations approach challenges similar to those faced by your organization
• Familiarization with related EPRI guidance, processes, and methodology
• Updates on current EPRI research projects Interaction
• Networking with industry supply chain, procurement engineering, and technical supplier professionals