SynerTrade was the sponsor of the "Assises des Décideurs Achats", a brand new event from Editialis, in Palais Brongniart - Paris, on March, 12th 2008.

A conference dealing with "Sustainable Procurement: which stakes in a economic crisis context?" was organized by Editialis as an introduction of the "Assises des Décideurs Achats". Purchasing Managers in charge of Sustainable Procurement for 4 famous French companies (Café Malongo, Lafarge, Pierre & Vacances, SNCF), shared best practices on that matter with more than 120 attendees, purchasing managers and buyers from important French and international companies.

On the evening, the "Décision Achats" Awards ceremony, took place. More than 250 Purchasing managers and buyers attended this event.During this ceremony, "Décision Achats", one of the main French magazine dedicated to Purchasing, awarded Thales Communications, SNCF, La Poste, and Pierre Jarniat Conseil for their successfull and innovative Purchasing projects in 2008.

The 3 French Purchasing Managers of the Year were also awarded during the ceremony.