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08/03/2010 We need procurement's support, say CFOs
Source: SupplyManagement.com, 5th March 2010


05/03/2010 Linfox ups ante on emissions reduction target
Source: Transport and Logistics News


03/03/2010 Empty containers to be 2010 supply challenge
Source: Transport and Logistics News

03/03/2010 Optimizing your supply chain for bottom line results
Source: Purchasing.com


03/03/2010 Suppliers' role vital for troubled Toyota
Source: SupplyManagement.com


03/03/2010 Walmart to eliminate 20m tonnes of C02 from supply chain
Source: ProcurementLeaders.com


02/03/2010 Coca-cola to revamp supply and logistics operations
Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 1st March 2010.

02/03/2010 Parmalat CPO to fill new regional post on CIPS
Source: SupplyChain Review.com.au, 25th February 2010



02/03/2010 QLD event summary: Suncorp's journey to CIPS Certification
More than 80 procurement professionals gathered for a lunchtime event at Suncorp in Queensland on 10th February for a presentation about how the organisation's Group Strategic Sourcing Division achieved CIPS Organisational Certification.



02/03/2010 VIC site visit: Kraft Foods
Source: Insights to Excellence, www.i2e.org.au .

02/03/2010 WA event summary: Professional development and MCIPS pathways
The Western Australia regional CIPSA committee started of the year with a professional development event on 10th February.



01/03/2010 2010 NZ procurement employment market outlook
The New Zealand Government procurement policy and practice reforms will continue to influence the employment market for procurement professionals in New Zealand, where there is an increasing focus on professional development and growing demand for talent, particularly in junior and mid-level roles, according to the Robert Walters Global Salary Survey published in February 2010.

01/03/2010 IBM gets major US Govt procurement upgrade contract
Source: SupplyManagement.com, 22nd February 2010

01/03/2010 Recent procurement appointments
The following procurement people have been recently appointed to new strategic roles:



16/02/2010 CIPSA launches free Training Needs Analysis Tool online
To further assist people working in procurement with professional development planning, CIPSA has introduced a quick tool on the Institute's website that assesses your procurement strengths and identifies areas for future training and development.



16/02/2010 NZ Govt department plans panel procurement for IT support
Source: Computerworld.co.nz, 15th February 2010

16/02/2010 Top firms honoured for supplier diversity
Source: SupplyManagement.com, 15th February 2010


11/02/2010 Reverse auctions to cut NZ Govt costs
Source: Stuff.co.nz, 8th February 2010

11/02/2010 SA members' survey results to shape 2010 agenda
The South Australia and Northern Territory CIPSA regional committee will use the results from its recent member survey to shape the local programme of events for 2010.

10/02/2010 China unveils procurement savings
Source: SupplyManagement.com, 8th February 2010