Procurement as Profit: Strengthening Revenue Streams Through Procurement

Join us for an insightful panel at High Point Market Procurement as Profit: Strengthening Revenue Streams Through Procurement
About this Event

Procurement as Profit: Strengthening Revenue Streams Through Procurement | Sunday, Oct 18 - Panel 10:00 am | Tour 11:00 am | Lunch 11:30 am

Uwharrie Outdoor Living (pronounced you-WAH-ree) is excited to be co-hosting a special event created in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). This event presented by Khoi Vo, CEO of ASID, will offer a practical conversation on “Procurement as Profit: Strengthening Revenue Streams Through Procurement” on Sunday, Oct 18 at 10:00 am with leading designer panelists: Catherine French, Founder/Principal of ), Antonio DeLoatch, Founder and Principal Designer of alongside for both Armen Living & Uwharrie Outdoor Living.

Through this intimate discussion design and manufacturing experts will dive into procurement as a strategic revenue stream, and how to build stronger practices and create sustainable value for design firms and clients.

Following the talk Uwharrie Outdoor Living's team will offer a tour of their Made in America custom outdoor collections while discussing their endless options for personalization and customization.

Discussion Takeaways

Procurement has evolved from an administrative task into a strategic business capability. Firms that develop clear procurement processes can strengthen client service, improve operational efficiency, and create meaningful new revenue opportunities. This session explores how firms are structuring procurement services, building operational systems, and using procurement to improve profitability while creating greater business resilience.

Key Elements of this Talk:

• Procurement as a business function

• Structuring procurement services

• Revenue opportunities

• Operational models and workflows

• Scaling procurement

• Managing risk while protecting profitability

Additional insights: ASID Research

• ASID Business Basics

• Nexus Forum insights

• ASID 2026 Economic Outlook