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Bola Afolabi, SAP Project Director for the Nigerian National Oil Corporation will be elected president of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) for 2008-09. From November 1st, Bola, who has been vice president for the past 12 months, will take over the role from incumbent president Ron Jarman.

A new report from CIPS explores how sustainable supply chains hold the key to business survival

A recent global survey shows lack of profile is greatest challenge faced by the procurement profession

Topics such as the Olympic Games delivery, Terminal 5 development and stopping the degradation of the planet are just some of the key issues being tackled at this year’s CIPS Premier Conference – Leading in the 21st Century; a new way.

Companies from the retail and oil and gas sectors are among those who will meet next week to debate the latest findings on how to enhance sustainability in supply chains and manage risks effectively.

Three events industry trade associations have collaborated with leaders of the procurement profession to produce a good practice guide to assist corporate purchasers in working with events service providers.

Marketing and Purchasing Conference….Ensuring Return on Investment

18 September 2007, 08.30am – 17.00pm
Hilton London, Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2BY

Alison Hoad, Vice-Chairman, Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R will open this year’s CIPS Marketing & Purchasing Conference…‘Ensuring return on investment’ with a lively presentation examining how communications helped drive the commercial recovery of retailer Marks & Spencer.

ISBA, the IPA and CIPS are to host the first joint industry forum for clients and agencies to discuss and debate the impact of production de-coupling activities on the communications marketplace. The event will be held as part of the Magic and Logic tripartite initiative.

17 September 2007, 5pm to 7.30pm - 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT

CIPS today announced the second annual CIPS Middle East conference to be held from 21-22 October at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai

Research released by The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply* (CIPS) today shows that globalisation rules the modern procurement world. 81% of UK-based procurement professionals surveyed source globally, or over 4 in 5 businesses, and furthermore, the vast majority (96%) think that globalisation has not been exploited to its capacity in the procurement and supply-chain profession.

Following the report issued today from DEFRA, The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) has issued its response to the findings.

Following a twelve month project, The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS). the international professional body for the procurement profession has unveiled its new website at www.cips.org

Gerry Walsh (FCIPS) has been elected president of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) for 2006-07. From November 2006, Gerry, who has been vice president for the past 12 months, has taken over the role from incumbent president Dr Jane Gibbs.