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Workshops and Seminars

Seminars on hot topics and pertinent issues

Our seminars focus on a single issue and will usually be led by one or two knowledgeable presenters. The emphasis is on covering the subject in more depth than is possible in a conference environment. This gives you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to apply when you return to the office.

These events are relevant whether you work in procurement full-time, or have responsibility for purchasing and supply as part of your role.

In-depth, interactive workshops for senior practitioners.

Our workshops focus on one subject and will usually be led by a single facilitator. The style of imparting knowledge is interactive, drilling down into the subject in more detail, with the emphasis on discussion.

These events are particularly suited to the more advanced purchasing and supply practitioner, covering both practical and more strategic issues.

Current Events

  • Measuring purchasing performance

    (Non-Residential)

    23 March 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), London
    12 October 2010 8:30 AM (1 day), London

    This seminar is aimed at delegates who have responsibility for developing the procurement function to the point where it is making a strategic contribution to the business. Participants will be responsible for assessing, measuring and improving the performance of the procurement function.

  • Category management

    (Non-Residential)

    22 April 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London
    22 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    Are you involved in implementing a category management based structured in your organisation? Do you work within such a structure and are responsible for a specific category?
    This one-day forum will help you understand the processes which are essential to establishing and operating a successful category management approach. From a simple clarification of the subject through to the practical issues of making it a reality, this highly informative day covers the fundamental issues associated with category management.

    During the day you will identify the most appropriate category management structure, learn how to shape and scope categories as well as how to measure success.

    This event is now full - we are trying to secure another date, please contact our Customer Services Team on 01780 756777 if you require further information.

  • Commissioning

    (Non-Residential)

    27 April 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), London

    Faculty/Group: Public Sector Faculty, Healthcare Supplies Association, Society of Purchasing Officers in Local Government

    What is “commissioning", and is it something different to procurement? This question is frequently being asked by those affected by the commissioning process in public sector organisations.

    This seminar will answer this question and dispel some of the misunderstanding that surrounds the commissioning process.

    Delegates will develop their understanding on how commissioning fits within the procurement process, how it can deliver quality through a commitment to improve service delivery and the understanding of the service user needs. It will also look at how to make best use of resources, the problems with supply and demand, and how it is linked to operational and financial planning.

  • EC procurement directives

    (Non-Residential)

    13 May 2010 9:30 AM (1 day), London
    05 October 2010 9:30 AM (1 day), London

    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.

  • The procurement of specialist contract & temporary workers

    (Non-Residential)

    08 June 2010 9:30 AM (1 day), London

    How to reduce cost and risk when using agency staff. This highly informative seminar covers subjects such as replacing striking workers with agency workers: can it be done without breaking the law? Direct sourcing - what are the key dos and don'ts? How can you save employment taxes and VAT when hiring temps and contractors? Update on the Agency Workers Directive due to be implemented in the UK in 2011.

  • Contract drafting

    (Non-Residential)

    16 June 2010 9:30 AM (2 days), London

    Develop practical skills to draft robust contracts for services and goods. Learn from two experts – a solicitor and a barrister – bring to life the contract documents and leverage resilient supplier relationships. (2 day seminar)

     

  • TUPE - and its impact on procurement

    (Non-Residential)

    29 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    Faculty/Group: Public Sector Faculty

    All elements of the TUPE regulations are covered, in this highly topical seminar, with particular emphasis on their significance to procurement as well as examining the proposals for reform of TUPE (2006). 

    It will examine the impact and consequences of these regulations in a way that should clarify the key issues involved. The event also covers the question of risks between the client and the service provider(s) as well as the changes introduced in April 2006 and their implications for outsourcing activities

  • A commercial approach™ to ICT service agreements

    (Non-Residential)

    30 June 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    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.

  • Print procurement

    (Non-Residential)

    01 July 2010 9:00 AM (1 day), London

    This seminar provides insight into developing a procurement strategy, improving process efficiencies, delivering savings and ensuring that they stick. The speakers bring a blend of both buying and selling perspectives to the session that provides the delegates with some insider knowledge of what to focus upon and what should be avoided.

  • A commercial approach to intellectual property in procurement

    (Non-Residential)

    14 October 2010 8:30 AM (1 day), London

    Intellectual Property is far too important to be left to Intellectual Property lawyers alone. This course will give procurement professionals a practical and commercially focused understanding of IPR, and will help them to establish clear goals for treatment of IPR in the procurement process.

  • Buying business travel

    (Non-Residential)

    20 October 2010 8:45 AM (1 day), London

    The seminar is aimed at those new to business travel procurement and less experienced practitioners keen to take a fuller grasp of this complex topic. However, experienced practitioners may well find new ideas and be able to ‘benchmark’ their current practices. Those whose job encompasses business travel only as part of their role will find the seminar especially helpful.

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