At the helm or all at sea?
'Managing a large part of your business that you do not own, cannot see, and which is staffed by people you don't employ'.
That's how Dick Russill describes procurement's role which, in tough economic times, is all the tougher given that the boss wants an endless stream of cost savings just at the point when it is more difficult for suppliers to deliver them.
How should procurement leaders respond? But it's more than just the external suppliers who matter. What about the internal suppliers of business need; authority, and credibility?
The CIPS New Zealand commitee invites you to hear Dick Russill's views on these hot topics delivered in a 40-minute session which is practical yet visionary; humorous yet hard hitting, and daring yet doable.
Speakers / Facilitators
Dr. Dick Russill
Operating internationally as a speaker, mentor and writer on business and procurement issues, Dr Dick Russill is regarded as a leading authority on supply chain management. Widely experienced in company leadership roles and in consulting, he is described as an unconventional practitioner, wise coach and visionary who transforms business performance and profitability using procurement as the catalyst.
Dick has published widely and his book Purchasing Power™ is acclaimed as one of the most useful, insightful and thoughtful books that a sourcing professional will encounter. His latest book has just been published (A Short Guide to Procurement Risk), the words of which, as described by one reviewer, "just fly off the page." Dick created the Centre-Led Action Network organisational concept (CLAN™); has advised the Juran Institute in Europe on their procurement best-practice benchmarking process, and was visiting lecturer on negotiation at Hong Kong University. He has received the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) prestigious Swinbank Award for his outstanding contribution to the profession and for carrying its message into the business community at large.
Fees information
CIPS Members AUD$20, Non members AUD$30*
NZ Procurement Academy students are free of charge**
*The prices listed above are for online bookings only. All manual bookings will incur 12.5% NZ GST and a 5% administration fee.
**NZ Procurement Academy students must email their booking to nzevents@cipsa.com.au
Email nzevents@cipsa.com.au or call 021 278 8511 with any event enquiries.
Other information
Catering: Complimentary drinks and canapés will be provided
Venue details
Auckland - 13 July 2010Clifton Training Centre
Level 2, Queen Street,
Auckland
Wellington - 22 July 2010Ministry of Economic Development
Ground Floor, 33 Bowen Street
Wellington