QLD Events
Upcoming events in Queensland
The Open Training Course dates and OTHER EVENTS for QLD in 2008 are as follows:
31 July–1 August - QLD Supply Chain and Logistics Conference
11 August - Leaders and Laggards event
28-29 August - Stakeholder Influencing Skills
18-19 September - National Sustainable Procurement Conference - Brisbane
6 October - Supplier Relationship Management
22 October - Townsville evening event
24 October - Effective Expediting
19 November - Brisbane breakfast seminar
Sydney courses you may be interested in:
7-8 August - Contract Law Masterclass- SOLD OUT
20 August - Introduction to Socially Responsible Procurement
1 September - Reducing Total Cost
1-2 September - Negotiation Masterclass
22-23 September - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement skills
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
National Sustainable Procurement Conference
Author, TV presenter and respected environmentalist Tanya Ha will help kick off the Queensland Government’s National Sustainable Procurement Conference in Brisbane in September and will join an impressive line-up of local and international speakers.
Queensland Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten said the conference, which will be held from 18-19 September at the Hilton Hotel, is important to both the government and business sectors.
“Business leaders and governments are now clearly regarding sustainability as a strategic issue, and they recognise the important role that procurement plays in delivering sustainable solutions,” Mr Schwarten said.
“And the timing for the Queensland Government to host the conference coincides with recent changes to the State Procurement Policy that includes greater emphasis on sustainable procurement.”
The conference will provide a great opportunity to access the latest research and case studies of how sustainable procurement practices can be integrated into the workplace to deliver improved environmental, social and economic outcomes.
The theme of the conference is “integrate, connect, progress!” and outlines the three key focus areas for the event:
- Integrating sustainability into procurement policy and practice
- Understanding how buyers and suppliers need to “connect” or work together in order to develop products and markets that are environmentally and socially responsible
- How to make real progress in moving sustainable procurement from policy to mainstream practice.
The conference will also provide information on the recently released 
State Procurement Framework by the Australian Procurement and Construction Council, a collective effort by all the governments of Australia and New Zealand.
This conference is the fourth in a series previously known as the National Buy Green Conferences held in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth since 2003. It’s an event not to be missed by anyone serous about making progress with sustainable procurement.
To find out more about the program and registration visit the conference website www.sustainableprocurement.com.au or contact the conference organisers on 02 6583 8 118 or info@sustainableprocurement.com.au.
Download the program booklet here.
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.
