QLD Events
Upcoming events in Queensland
The Open Training Course dates and OTHER EVENTS for QLD in 2008 are as follows:
17th-18th July - Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management
31st July - 1st August - QLD Supply Chain Conference
28th-29th August - Stakeholder Influencing Skills
18th-19th September - Sustainable Procurement Conference Brisbane
6th October - Supplier Relationship Management
24th October - Effective Expediting
Other courses you may be interested in:
7th-8th August - Contract Law Masterclass (Sydney) - SOLD OUT
20th August - Introduction to Socially Responsible Procurement (Sydney)
1st-2nd September - Negotiation Masterclass (Sydney)
10th September - Tender Evaluation (Perth)
22nd-23rd September - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement skills (Sydney)
28th-29th October - Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management (Sydney)
Leaders & Laggards event, 11 August 2008 - Brisbane
Be the first to learn about and participate in discussion regarding the key insights from the research.
An overview of the CIPSA - BOMweb - Vertical Talent Research Report on the Use of Technology in Procurement.
The objective of this event will be to identify key insights and trends from the research, provide valuable learning via live case studies, and provide useful recommendations for organisations at all stages of technology adoption.
Featuring guest speakers and survey participants: Jeff Westbrook (Suncorp) and Stephen Rowe FCIPS (Parmalat)
Location: Hudsons - Level 17, Central Plaza Two, 66 Eagle St, Brisbane
Date: Monday 11 August 2008
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
Costs: CIPSA members $25, Non-members $35
RSVP: Email events@cipsa.com.au by 8 August to reserve your spot.
Catering: Drinks and nibblies provided
Use the booking form attached here.
With thanks to the sponsors BOMweb and Vertical Talent
QLD Supply Chain Conference - July 31 - August 1 - BOOK NOW!
Download the conference programme here. Book now!
National Sustainable Procurement Conference
18 – 19 September 2008
Hilton Hotel Brisbane
Held only every two years, you will not want to miss Australia’s ONLY conference dedicated to sustainable procurement. If you are committed to introducing sustainable policies and practices into your organisation or you are a supplier to government or large corporations this conference is a ‘must attend’ for 2008.
Meet Australia’s own environmental celebrity, Tanya Ha as she guides you through the fourth National Sustainable Procurement Conference (formerly National Buying Green Conference).
This year’s conference brings you experts from around the world who between them have a wealth of experience in sustainable procurement. Keynote addresses include:
- Barbara Morton, Senior Procurement Advisor, UK Government
- Ms Maria Atkinson, Global Head of Sustainability, Lend Lease
- Joe Kremer, Managing Director and Vice President, Dell
- Tony Hawthorne, Global Procurement Manager –Sustainability and Risk, Fosters Group
- Christopher Browne, Senior Operator, New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development
For more information on the program, registration and exhibition spaces please visit the official conference website www.sustainableprocurement.com.au
2 July Breakfast
Thank you to all who attended the "Minimising Global Procurement Costs/Maximising Local Procurement Opportunities" breakfast in Brisbane on 2 July. This was the biggest ever event in the QLD region, so well done for showing your support.
Breakfast Provides Food For Thought
CIPSA Queensland were delighted that 70 people attended its breakfast event at the Sebel Citigate on 2 July. CIPS was fortunate to attract two presenters with extensive knowledge and experience in industry assistance and supplier sourcing programs.
The event showcased strategies in minimizing global procurement costs and maximizing local procurement opportunities.
David Martin, Assistant State Manager for the Queensland State Office, outlined opportunities where the Australian Government’s business delivery division AusIndustry, is able to assist in minimizing business inputs. He provided valuable information to companies in relation to R&D tax concessions; the EPBS scheme which provides tariff duty concessions on eligible goods for significant projects and the Tradex scheme which provides companies with relief from Customs duty and GST on imported goods intended for re-export within 12 months and the new Clean Business Australia program.
In conjunction, Ben Matthews, Chief Engineer and Industrial Projects Manager with the Industry Capability Network Queensland (ICN) gave, for many present, their first real insight into the valuable service provided to government and the private sector by ICN.
Ben introduced guests to a network of suppliers in the Queensland region capable of supporting their businesses, as well as nationally through the ICN network. Hopefully, those in attendance are not only more aware of ICN’s services but appreciate the importance of making every effort to source locally based suppliers.
These presentations generated a forum for questions and answers. In fielding questions, some excellent examples of sourcing of local industry capability were provided.
The event also served as an opportunity for CIPS Australia to present an award to Griffith University in recognition of their Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) being granted MCIPS status. Graduates of this qualification who can evidence three years relevant work experience will be eligible to apply for MCIPS. The award was presented to Dr Louis Sanzogni, Head of the Department of Management, and Ron Fisher, a lecturer in the discipline. The first graduates of this course are expected in 2009.
With thanks to our sponsors. AusIndustry and ICN Queensland.
21 May - Gladstone Event @ CQU
Thank you to all who attended the very successful Gladstone event on 21 May. We would again like to thank our sponsors Rio Tinto Procurement and CQU.
SCLAA Events
SCLAA members and CIPSA members, will now receive member discounts at each associations events. Please see the attached list of SCLAA events for 2008.
