Upcoming events

PISM - Line up of learning services

May 2011, Pasig City, Philippines

5-6 May: Customer Service Management: New Role in Supply Management
12-13 May: Spend Analysis - New!
12-13 May Supplier Management
13 May: Distribution Management - New!
19-20 May: Effective Inventory Planning and Management
20 May: Risk Management in Supply Chain
24-25 May: Advanced Warehousing Practices
26-27 May: Purchasing the Intangibles: Services

(See relevant section for April events)

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PASIA - One day training on Ethics in Procurement

4 May 2011, AIM Conference Center Manila, Makati City, Philippines

The current focus on ethics

• Introduction: Categories of ethics
• ISM’s principles and standards of ethical supply management conduct
• Ethics and social responsibility
• Global ethics and cultural differences
• Recent history and current focus
• The business case for ethics
• Ethics as a supply management skill set
  

 
Supply Management’s role in ethics

• Driving force
• Role model
• Gatekeeper
• Policies and procedures
• Dilemmas
• Presentation of three ethical issues
  

 
The ingredients for an ethical supply chain

• Supply management
• Executive management
• Organisational culture
• Individual employees
• Suppliers, customers and clients
  

 
Barriers and drivers to ethical behavior

• Pressures and priorities
• Leadership
• Training and communication
• Individual employee values
• Government regulations
• Standards and consequences
• Organisational culture
• Concluding thoughts
• Presentation and panel discussion on responses to ethical issues presented
  

For more info about the event, please call PASIA secretariat at +632 8442680 or email at info@pasia.org

ABCAL's 12th edition of the Purchasing and Logistics Executives' Day (JCAL)

10 May 2011, Country Hall, Liege, Belgium

Theme of the day: A lean and agile supply chain: How do the best buyers and supply chain managers deal with uncertainty?

Despite distant signs of economic recovery, uncertainty remains a significant feature of supply chains in most sectors. Why is it, then, that some companies are doing better than others at dealing with uncertainty? How do they manage to take appropriate action and how do they remain ahead of the game?

The companies taking part in the JCAL are among the best. They will shed light on their experience in setting up tools, processes, projects and collaborations with their partners and will share successes as well as failures.

They will decode for you concepts such as agility, lean, uncertainty and risk management, KPI, six-sigma, without relying on heavy technical and technological explanations.

Come and share in the experience of these companies' successful buyers and logisticians during this unique event.

Information pack [French] / Registration form [French]

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CIPS - TUPE and its impact on procurement

10 May 2011, London, UK
£449/£499

Despite the signs that we are coming out of the recession, the outlook is further staff cuts as organisations considering outsourcing options to save money and drive efficiencies.
Keep your knowledge up-to-date with the latest TUPE regulations in this highly topical seminar. All elements of the TUPE regulations are covered, with particular emphasis on their significance to procurement.

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PASIA - Strategic sourcing

10 May 2011, AIM Conference Center Manila, Makati City, Philippines

Strategic sourcing is not a buzzword but a rigorous process in implementing a highly advantageous supplier agreement. This seminar acts as a strong, neutral enabler to embrace best practices of category sourcing. It will also help strengthen your organisation’s supply market intelligence, category profiling, sourcing approach, supplier portfolio and selection.

For more info about the event, please call PASIA Secretariat at +632 8442680 or email at info@pasia.org

CIPS - Practical negotiation

10-11 May, Birmingham, UK
£856/£952

Lack confidence when dealing in face to face negotiations? Rather practice in a safe environment, guided by the best? Turn theory into practice with this intensive, interactive two day course. Have fun negotiating improved supplier arrangements through increased self confidence and the best tried and tested techniques that will help you get the results you want.

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CIPS - A commercial approach™ to ICT Services

12 May 2011, London, UK
£499/£499

This seminar will examine the process of contracting for ICT services, and review common aspects of ICT service agreements. As with other events in the “Commercial Approach” series the focus is on real issues that arise in a commercial environment. Some experience with ICT service arrangements will be helpful, but no experience is necessary.

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ISM 96th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

15-18 May 2011, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA

Connect with professionals and world-class organizations at ISM’s 96th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit May 15-18, 2011. We’ll see you in Orlando, Florida, USA where the best and brightest in supply management convene to trade ideas and solutions. All workshops and events are held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

Workshop presenters represent successful practitioners and experts in the field. This is your chance to find out what works, who is best-in-class and how you can gain a competitive edge.

Visit the ISM website and see who our keynote speakers are. The line-up includes a supply management executive, a celebrated futurist, a well-known pundit and two world-class economists.

Register by 15 April, 2011 for the best price.

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CIPS - Advanced Negotiation Workshop

17-19 May, Kettering, UK
£1295/£1439

This three-day, highly interactive course is aimed at experienced negotiators working at senior level who would like to sharpen their skills about the behavioural aspects of negotiation. You will leave with a high skill level to ensure you extract "best value" for your organisation and achieve personal success in all future negotiations.

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AERCE's 14th Purchasing and Supply Management Annual Conference

18-19 May, NH Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid, Spain

This year’s meeting is focused on the innovation in the purchasing and supply function. The purpose of this meeting is to provide new procedures, skills and approaches in purchasing, as well as sharing experiences with the best professionals in the purchasing and supply function.
 
To reach this objective, AERCE has prepared several panels and workshops where professionals will have the opportunity to put into practise the different innovation procedures and techniques shown in the conferences.

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AERCE Awards: “El Diamante de la Compra”

18-19 May, NH Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid, Spain

The Spanish Association of Purchasing & Supply (AERCE) celebrates the second edition of “El Diamante de la Compra” Awards with the aim of recognizing the best practices in purchasing and supply in Spanish companies.
 
Anyone can send their application to these prizes. There are several categories such as Innovation, Strategy, Sustainability, Best use of financial or information tools, etc.
 
The presentation will take place in Madrid, within the 14th Annual Purchasing Professional’s Meeting.

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CIPS - Executive influencing strategies MasterClass

19 May, Kettering, UK
£643/£715

Using emotional intelligence to gain competitive advantage. Designed to stimulate personal growth and capability around influencing strategies, whether it be internal or external to the organisation.  This MasterClass provides a comprehensive overview of powerful behavioural tools that are regularly used by some of the most successful business people in the UK.

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ZNS - 10th Annual Procurement Conference (Nabavna Konferenca)

19-20 May 2011, Hotel Metropol, Portorož, Slovenia

The 10th traditional procurement conference will take place from 19 to 20 May in Portorož, Slovenia. The participants will have the opportunity to listen recognised speakers and skilled purchasing practitioners. Purchaser of the year 2010 will be awarded at this occasion.

For more details contact Monika Zalokar or Melita Bračič, or click here for more information.

CIPS - A commercial approach™ to software agreements: Basic

24 May 2011, London, UK
£449/£499

Software agreements are perceived as devilishly complex. Supplier standard forms are notoriously one-sided, and it remains notoriously difficult to get a supplier to work with a customer standard form or purchase for all but the largest of deals.
Led by a technology lawyer with two decades of experience negotiating and drafting software procurement agreement, the course takes a hard look at the question of what is important and what can be "given away" with minimal risk.

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CIPS - A commercial approach™ to software agreements: Advanced

25 May 2011, London, UK
£449/£499

Procurement professionals face a software landscape that changes continually including new types of sales structure; new styles of service provision; new threats from unexpected quarters and new forms of software agreement.
This course has two goals: to focus on advanced topics encountered in medium-to-complex software projects, and to address some of the significant developments that have changed the business of software.

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CIPS - Principles and framework for procuring sustainably MasterClass

25 May 2011, London, UK
£643/£715

Based around the principles recommended by BS 8903 - the world’s first standard for sustainable procurement published in 2010 this brand new MasterClass will help you lead your business into a new era of sustainable procurement.
Facilitator Shaun McCarthy, Director of Action Sustainability and a leading expert in sustainable business will examine how to manage your supply chains in ways that offer long-term commercial value and competitive advantage.

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CIPS - EC procurement directives

26 May 2011, London, UK
£449£/£499

The European Procurement Directives affect most of the purchases undertaken by central and local government, universities, the health service and other public sector organisations. This seminar provides you with an overall review of the subject, deals with the practical operation of the Directives, and reviews recent changes to the legislation including the new Remedies Directive.

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NEVI - 1st Cultural Alignment in Global Procurement Conference 2011

27 May 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands

On the 27 May Young Purchasing Professionals will organise the 1st international Cultural Alignment in Global Procurement Conference 2011 at the Philips head office in Amsterdam.

Cultural alignment is one of the driving success factors for creating business value in procurement. To be effective in global procurement, organisations and procurement professionals have to focus on understanding cultural differences and achieving cultural alignment with their key suppliers, internal stakeholders and colleagues.

Through inspiring speakers, workshops and interaction, the conference offers (young) professionals the chance to gather knowledge, expand their professional network and exchange experiences around cultural alignment in global procurement.

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PASIA - Procurement best practices for hospitals

3 June 2011, Philippines

CIPS - Procurement of specialist contract and temporary workers

7 June 2011, London, UK
£449/£499

How to reduce cost and risk when using agency staff. This highly informative seminar covers subjects such as:
Direct sourcing - what are the key dos and don'ts?
How can you save employment taxes and VAT when hiring temps and contractors?  Best ways of dealing with the Agency Workers Regulations from 2011.
Replacing striking workers with agency workers: can it be done without breaking the law?

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CIPS - Development of the buyer

7–9 June 2011, Manchester, UK
£1292/£1436

If you have been in a buying role for at least two years and you feel that you could strengthen your operational understanding then look no further. This course will give you the ability to meet all issues head on by thinking objectively, applying specific purchasing techniques as well as fine tuning your negotiation planning.

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PMAC National Conference 2011

June 8-10, 2011, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Canada’s premier event for supply chain management professionals is also the country's largest. Come learn the latest developments and best practices in the profession. This year's program includes sessions on: cloud-based services, value-based cost reduction, near shoring vs. off shoring, Incoterms update, sustainability and more.
Build your professional network and enjoy the splendour of one of the top four-season mountain resorts in the world.

Register by 15 April for the best price.

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CIPS - Supplier diversity MasterClass

9 June 2011, London, UK
£629

Supplier diversity is rapidly developing in the UK, and the advent of the Equality Act this year is adding further pressure on organisations to develop their approaches.

This MasterClass will systematically explore the relevance of supplier diversity for your organisation and how it can offer significant benefits - or pose significant threats. The practical format is structured to guide participants in taking the most appropriate courses of action through understanding the opportunities and implications and using the right methods.

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CIPS - Procurement risk management MasterClass

14 June 2011, London, UK
£643/£715

Procurement Risk Management (PRM) is a subject that is long on words, full of different interpretations, and often short on actual help. In this highly interactive MasterClass, Dick Russill takes a fresh and concise look at the subject and offers a lively and structured approach to assessing your company’s PRM state-of-health and then helping you doing something about it. ‘Third party, fire and theft’ may be OK for some companies, but this MasterClass is possibly the only forum presenting the fully comprehensive package.

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HPI - 1st Southeastern European Conference in Purchasing & Supply Management

16-17 June 2011, Thessaloniki, Greece

Given current economic conditions, it is more crucial than ever for the countries of the Southeastern European region facing difficult economic challenges on a daily basis, to strike a fair balance between economic development and recession.

Under the title, “Leveraging Regional Dynamics: A Strategic Approach to Procurement and Supply Management”, this event is aiming to assist the countries of Southeastern Europe in their effort to gain sustainable economic growth, under the above adverse conditions and within the context of globalization.

The Hellenic Purchasing Institute and the Hellenic Logistics Association, are jointly organizing the conference, which comes as a result not only of the 5th PanHellenic Conference in Purchasing & Supply Management which took place on the 19th & 20th  of June, 2009, but also of all the Conferences, Galas and Events that HPI has organized over the years. 

Amongst the variety of objectives that HPI aims to achieve, there is still another, of substantial importance: the creation and cultivation of bonds among Purchasing & Supply Management Executives, the promotion of cooperation  and the establishment of external relations amongst the departments of Purchasing & Supply Management of all companies and organizations that operate in the region of the Balkans and Southeast Europe in general.

We invite not only the members of HPI and HELAS, but also the entire business community to contribute to our coordinated efforts to develop the field of Purchasing & Supply Management worldwide.

Presentation of the conference [PDF]

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PASIA - Regional public training - Ethics in procurement / Negotiation and total cost of ownership

20-21 June 2011, Singapore

CIPS - Best practice purchasing

20–23 June 2011, London, UK

£1342/£1492

If you are fairly new to the profession and are keen to broaden your knowledge of the complexities of the purchasing cycle join us to learn how to add value and develop your relationships with suppliers to their full potential. Best practice purchasing delivers the know-how you need to be highly effective in your role.

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PASIA - Regional public training - Ethics in procurement / Negotiation and total cost of ownership

23-24 June 2011, Malaysia

CIPS - Outsourcing MasterClass

28 June 2011, London, UK
£643/£715

Perhaps the biggest strategic decision for an organisation is to define it’s boundary and scope of activity - “What do we do ourselves and what do we buy?”

This MasterClass will provide practical tools and proven approaches to solving this strategic dilemma. Building on extensive research from Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing, this structured framework will deliver valuable insights applicable across service and manufacturing organisations in both the public and private sectors.

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BME EPE 2011 - European Summit for CPOs and CFOs

30 June – 1st July 2011, Munich, Germany

The perspectives for worldwide growth have improved throughout 2010. This is certainly good news for all of us. Though, the challenges for CEOs, CFOs and CPOs remain high:  currency conflicts, sovereign debt, global imbalances, uncertainty as to interest rates in 2011, roller-coaster rides of commodity prices, long lead times and scarcities on the supply side just to name a few. This means there remains a lot to be done in order to increase the financial stability, operational efficiency and agility of our companies. It is all about enhancing and securing  profitable growth.

EPE 2011 provides you with first hand insights into the strategies of renowned international companies. Distinguished speakers will present and discuss how they face the new normal of an uncertain world economy and what their contribution to sustainable growth will be.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique information and networking platform. We are looking forward to meeting you in Munich.
 
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BME - European Sourcing Area at the Shanghai International Sourcing Fair

BME China Sourcing Conference: 2-3 September 2011, Shangai
ISF 2011: 6-8 September 2011, Shanghai Mart, Shanghai

Take advantage of a cost-effective opportunity to meet potential new suppliers in China with the help of BME: The International Sourcing Fair is being organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China in cooperation with the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. BME is supporting this trade fair since 2006. The International Sourcing Fair is China’s largest reverse sourcing trade fair. It has become established amount renowned international purchasers and suppliers as an event for qualified experts. A total of 6,000 Chinese suppliers visited the fair last year. 160 companies have attended ISF since 2006 under the umbrella of BME.

BME is organizing the participation of companies in the European area at the International Sourcing Fair’s Shanghai Mart. Join us! You will have the opportunity to describe your requirements to trade visitors (i.e. suppliers) at your booth. You will also meet at appointed times with pre-selected suppliers chosen on the basis of your needs (matchmaking).

BME is offering trip participants the chance to exchange experiences with others. Planned events in Shanghai include the fair summit, support services during fair, the networking event for the entire BME community as well as the BME China Sourcing Conference plus workshops in Shanghai. Optional: supplier-visits in the Shanghai area. Non-BME members may also participate as well as companies already established in China that would like to develop (new) supplier sources with the help of BME.

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PMAC - Ninth Annual International Supply Chain Symposium

18-20 September 2011, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) seeks leading researchers and supply chain professionals to present at the 2011 International Symposium on Supply Chain Management. Share your experience and share your knowledge at a world-class event.

For almost a decade, the Annual Supply Chain Management Symposium has provided a unique forum for academics and practitioners to come together to exchange ideas about the latest in supply chain management research and application.

Both academics and practitioners are invited to contribute to this international symposium by submitting academic papers, white papers, workshops, panel discussions and/or presentations. The submission deadline is March 30.

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KISM - East Africa regional conference on emerging issues in procurement

21-23 September 2011, Mombasa, Kenya

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ISM - Sustainability and Social Responsibility Conference

7-9 November 2011, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

Sustainability, the environment and going green have a significant impact on supply professionals' decisions and performance. That's why it's important for you to attend this program and discover how top leaders in supply management are implementing the numerous concepts of sustainability. Discover best practices and apply them to your organization.

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KISM - Procurement leadership workshop

6-9 December 2011, Mombasa, Kenya

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