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Procurement Professional is the official publication of CIPS Australasia
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Procurement NewsYou will find the latest procurement news stories and media releases from Australia and around the world below. To view the latest news from the CIPSA office, please click on the link above. Click on the headline of the news piece to read the whole story. Latest procurement news 03/09/2010 Procurement renegotiations help UK banking giant save £63mSource: Procurement Leaders 03/09/2010 Threat of UK public spending cuts slows manufacturing growth Source: Supply Management 03/09/2010 US$160mil supply chain win for Accenture Source: Computer Business Review 03/09/2010 WA land grab aims to provide 'certainty' for gas project Source: The Australian 02/09/2010 Don't give China control, warns Bush adviser Source: Sydney Morning Herald 02/09/2010 French firm battles UK councils over work in Israel Source: Supply Chain Management 02/09/2010 Government to save $18.5 million on vehicles Source: beehive.govt.nz 02/09/2010 IBM seals Sterling Commerce acquisition Source: Procurement Leaders 02/09/2010 Market research firms come up short on procurement outsourcing Source: Spend Matters 01/09/2010 Hewlett-Packard to pay $55m to settle US fraud charges Source: BBC News 01/09/2010 Nestle to spend $487M on sustainable coffee supply chain Source: Environmental Leader 01/09/2010 Strong yen leads Japanese firms to look to overseas parts procurement Source: Daily Yomiuri 31/08/2010 From trains to planes…new CPO for Qantas Kevin McCafferty MCIPS, formerly General Manager of Strategic Procurement and Supply at Railcorp has recently accepted the position of Chief Procurement Officer at Qantas. 31/08/2010 Indian Cabinet MSME procurement policy. Source: Business Standard 31/08/2010 Sunoco outsources indirect purchasing to IBM Source: Supply Management 30/08/2010 China's stronger supply chain keeps it ahead of Asian rivals Source: Reuters 30/08/2010 Indonesian groups say new rule on local procurement tough to enact Source: The Jakarta Post 30/08/2010 UK changes to public procurement opens the door for smaller suppliers Source: Supply Chain Digital 30/08/2010 US defense works to ensure 'every dollar counts' Source: American Forces Press Service 30/08/2010 Woolworths pulls $2bn profit amid supply chain investment Source: Supply Chain Review 26/08/2010 China's eBay buying up a global supply chain Source: Forbes 26/08/2010 Growing influence of procurement affecting advertising's share of expenditure Source: The Huffington Post 26/08/2010 Indian industry missing opportunities in global government procurement Source: SME Times 26/08/2010 OPR inks deals with Oakajee customers Source: Sydney Morning Herald 24/08/2010 New Qld deal with India could create tensions Source: Logistics Week 24/08/2010 Supply chain risk a threat to rebirth of General Motors Source: Smart Planet 24/08/2010 Supply Chain Summit not to be missed Registrations of interest and bookings are now being called for the 2010 Supply Chain Summit to be held at the Hilton on the Park in Melbourne on 21st September 2010. 24/08/2010 Taiwan secures $7billion orders from provincial Chinese government Source: Focus Taiwan 24/08/2010 US Navy delays new warship contract Source: Reuters 19/08/2010 Diamonds not always procurement's best friend Source: Procurement Leaders 19/08/2010 Patrick considers levy as Brisbane rents rise Source: Supply Chain Review 19/08/2010 QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference - 1 week to go The Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference, the largest event of its kind in the state, will be held next Thursday 26 and Friday 27 of August 2010 at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane. 19/08/2010 South China Transport Infrastructure Developments 2010 Focusing on intercity rail, metro, road, highway and airport planning, South China Transport Infrastructure Developments 2010 is taking place in Shenzhen on 14 – 17 September 2010. 19/08/2010 UK health service debt 'stems from badly drawn contracts' Source: Supply Management 18/08/2010 Apple procurement manager arrested for bribery Source: Procurement Leaders 18/08/2010 Boeing steps up Australian procurement partnership Source: Boeing 17/08/2010 Philippines demand local govt budgets and contracts posted on Internet Source: The Inquirer 17/08/2010 Procurement a 'strategic pillar' in shake up of UK defence Source: People’s Daily 17/08/2010 Supply chain finance has potential Source: Procurement Leaders 17/08/2010 Supply chain strain changing business Source: Money Morning 16/08/2010 GS1 Australia in partnership to enhance product recall process Source: Transport and Logistics News 16/08/2010 New govt appointee sees procurement as UK saviour Source: Procurement Leaders 16/08/2010 Save money and cut greenhouse emissions in supply chain, business told Source: Sydney Morning Herald 16/08/2010 Toshiba to cut procurement costs by $12b in 3 years Source: Reuters 16/08/2010 US Procurement expert questions Pentagon's savings strategy Source: Government Executive 16/08/2010 Walmart provides suppliers with strategy to cut carbon Source: Guardian 12/08/2010 Labor pledges $4.7 billion inland freight rail Source: The Australian 12/08/2010 Latest release of SciQuest solution empowers group purchasing Source: Business Wire 12/08/2010 Mixed outlook for UK post-recession procurement recruitment Source: Supply Management 12/08/2010 New Zealand government procurement policy to change Source: TVNZ 12/08/2010 Sustainable procurement on track at UK 's Network Rail Source: Supply Management 11/08/2010 Amec Minproc outlines engineering, procurement contracts Source: Mining Weekly 11/08/2010 Indonesian govt to revise rules on procurement bids Source : The Jakarta Post 11/08/2010 New ENOC patent to improve supply chain efficiency for airlines Source: The National 11/08/2010 Rio Tinto CEO comfortable with tax, eastern seaboard supply chain Source: CME Markets 11/08/2010 South East Asian firm, John Keells Logistics unveils its new identity Source: The Sunday Times 05/08/2010 Planning in the supply chain critical to success Source: Manufacturing Business Technology 05/08/2010 Poll: Supply chain will hold according to UK buyers Source: Supply Management 05/08/2010 Rio's billion-dollar expansion plans Source: ABC News 05/08/2010 US AirForce chief calls for procurement changes Source: Aviation Week 05/08/2010 WA Health flags infrastructure overhaul Source: computerworld.com.au 03/08/2010 BP oil spill creates risks for supplier management industry Source: SupplyChainDigital 03/08/2010 India's freight network receives loan from Japan Source: SupplyChainDigital 03/08/2010 Supply chain woes threaten global recovery Source: Financial Times 03/08/2010 The Annual CPO's Agenda Survey Aberdeen Group is conducting their annual CPO’s Agenda survey to explore how top-performing companies are positioning themselves for successful procurement in an uncertain economy. 03/08/2010 US and European retailers paying double for ship space Source: The Australian 02/08/2010 Chinese procurement group to spend US$5.2 B in Taiwan Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel 02/08/2010 Ingram Micro claims supply chain shortages are over Source: crn.com 02/08/2010 UK government contractors warn austerity cuts threaten their future Source: The Independent 29/07/2010 Abbot to increase small business procurement opportunity Source: Sydney Morning Herald 29/07/2010 ACCC clears Australia Post of monopolisic behaviour Source: Transport and Logistics News 29/07/2010 Oracle makes it easier to track pharmaceuticals in supply chain Source: Datamation 29/07/2010 Rolls-Royce seeking to develop Thai supply chain Source: asiaone business 28/07/2010 Launch of new US plastics procurement company Source: azom.com 28/07/2010 UK fire service procurement body hits back at government criticism Source: supplymanagment.com 27/07/2010 Australian Election: Opposition to score points on defence procurement Source: Sydney Morning Herald 27/07/2010 Deferred investment in Indian retail supply chain to affect farmers, consumers Source: Hindustan Times 27/07/2010 LAA event: Navy supply - ensuring the team works Capt Steve O'Keefe, Royal Australian Navy, will discuss Navy supply chains at a half-day seminar at Uni SA on Wednesday 8 September. 27/07/2010 True cost of purchase priority for New Zealand big spenders Source: stuff.co.nz 27/07/2010 US health groups ask govt to adopt supply standards Source: HealthData Managment 26/07/2010 Biodiversity risk lurking in supply chain Source: Supply and Demand Chain 26/07/2010 Boeing grounded by supply chain woes Source: Procurement Leaders 26/07/2010 Dell scare highlights deficiency in cyber supply chain management Source: networkworld.com 26/07/2010 DICE outsources procurement to ICG Commerce Source: MarketWatch 26/07/2010 LAA event: Navy Supply - Ensuring the Team Works Capt. Steve O'Keefe, Royal Australian Navy, will discuss Navy supply chains at a half-day seminar at Uni SA on Wednesday 8 September. 26/07/2010 Pick n Pay to accelerate investment in supply chain efficiencies Source: supermarket.com.za 26/07/2010 UGL-Kaefer JV wins $500m contract with Esso Source: Financial Review 22/07/2010 Australian logistics employment on the rise Source: logisticsmagazine.com 22/07/2010 Auto supply chain stretched as sector grows faster than expected Source: Supply Management.com 22/07/2010 EU report cites public procurement fraud Source: EurActive.com 22/07/2010 Living research lab to keep logistics on track Source: The Australian 22/07/2010 Tools to increase the productivity of your supply chain Source: CIO 21/07/2010 China still the land of procurement opportunity Source: SupplyChainDigital 21/07/2010 Coles supply chain improves Source: GermanLermanGroup 21/07/2010 US retailers push Asian suppliers deeper into supply chain Source: PR Newswire 20/07/2010 Ausenco wins $890m design and procurement contract Source: Sydney Morning Herald 20/07/2010 Canadian Jet Fighter deal flies into controversy Source: The Globe and Mail 20/07/2010 German supply chain provider defies trends Source: pr-usa.net 20/07/2010 Smart Meters: BT faces fierce competition during procurement process Source: The Independent 19/07/2010 Australian Defence Department awards IT contracts worth $180m Source: The Australian 19/07/2010 Australian opposition promises equal terms for defence contracts Source: Sydney Morning Herald 19/07/2010 New software tracks emissions on food tray supply chain Source: ClimateBiz 19/07/2010 Procurement jobs will be affected by break up of Euro Source: Purcon 19/07/2010 Supply chain integrity seen as top risk in PwC survey Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 19/07/2010 Transparency sought in US chemical supply chain Source: The Huffington Post 19/07/2010 World trade experts hail China's procurement offer Source: eastday.com 15/07/2010 Battle for US defence contract could have major repercussions Source: Wall St Journal Market Watch 15/07/2010 NZ MP wants bigger slice of govt contracts for local firms Source: NZ Herald 15/07/2010 Payment not being passed along supply chain Source: PR Web 15/07/2010 UK government delays billion dollar train procurement Source: supplymanagement.com 14/07/2010 Procurement for Australia's e-health system nearly finalised Source: The Australian 13/07/2010 ALC calls for agreement on infrastructure of national significance The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has endorsed the call by Infrastructure Australia Chairman Rod Eddington for a national approach to the planning and management of ports and freight movement. 13/07/2010 Australian schools fleeced as red tape leads to waste Source: The Australian 13/07/2010 Concern for US, EU supply chain shortfall in strategic metals Source: Stock Market News, Australia 13/07/2010 Rheem supply chain success in the spotlight Source: Lifestyle 13/07/2010 South Africa urged to tackle public sector procurement fraud Source: supplymanagement.com 13/07/2010 UK survey finds only 2% of supply chains effective Source: Thomas Net News 12/07/2010 Canadian procurement could be sticking point in trade talks Source: The Vancouver Sun 12/07/2010 China boosts Port Botany Trade Source: logisticsmagazine.com 12/07/2010 Singapore logistics sector holds steady Source: todayonline.com 12/07/2010 Toll makes two acquisitions in UK Source: The Financial Review 12/07/2010 UK companies commit to sustainable paper procurement Source: Purcon 08/07/2010 Ford outlines plan for supply chain sustainability Source: SupplyChainStandard 08/07/2010 NSW councils to trial new procurement technology Source: ComputerWorld 08/07/2010 UK service sector growth continues to slow Source: Supply Management 08/07/2010 US Agencies urged to document oil spill costs Source: Governmentexecutive.com 07/07/2010 Barcode strategy in war against counterfeit medicines Source: The National 07/07/2010 Canadian government fails to check suppliers are billing accurately Source: CanWest News Service 07/07/2010 Suicides cause review of electronics sector supply chain Source: supplychaindigital.com 06/07/2010 SMART 2011: Call for papers open now Smart is inviting speakers to present at the 2011 Conference to be held in Sydney on May 25-26. They are looking for leading edge supply chain professionals ready to share their experience. 06/07/2010 Supply chain costs behind NZ supermarket mark ups Source: The National Business Review 06/07/2010 US Procurement organisations must re-think 2010/2011 Source: spendmatters.com 06/07/2010 US train Iraqis in weapons procurement Source: World Tribune 05/07/2010 Indirect procurement management slow to adapt: Global Study Source: Earth Times 05/07/2010 Intensive procurement strategy for world first uranium mine Source: miningweekly.com 05/07/2010 New partnership for Singapore sustainable supply chain centre Source:channelnewsasia 05/07/2010 Procurement Overhaul set for Kraft Foods Source: CPO Agenda 05/07/2010 Queensland law makes chain accountable for speeding trucks. Source: Queensland Business Review 05/07/2010 Saudi Arabia central to GE Supply Chain Source: Bloomberg 05/07/2010 Security fears, procurement procedures, slow US computing change. Source: Reuters 05/07/2010 Supply chain problems factor in Metcash Franklins buyout. Source: The Australian 01/07/2010 Australian company to handle procurement in Brazil iron ore deal. Source: Montreal Gazette 01/07/2010 New appointment to lead US defense procurement. Source: defensenews.com 01/07/2010 US survey highlights pharma execs supply chain concerns. Source: Life Science Leader Magazine 30/06/2010 'Buy Australian' not in the national interest. Source: The Punch 30/06/2010 Distribution heads to the cloud Source: Supply Chain Management Executive 30/06/2010 Suppliers reminded gadgets support war in Congo Source: gizmodo.com.au 30/06/2010 US health providers fear decrease in global competitiveness Source: Air Cargo World.com 29/06/2010 Always safety first for Fonterra's Head of Supply Source: nzherald.co.nz 29/06/2010 Australian industry in Global Defence Supply Chain. Source: defense-aerospace.com 29/06/2010 Demand surge could catch out supply chains Source: CPO Agenda 29/06/2010 More senior women in purchasing makes sound business sense Source: CPO Agenda 29/06/2010 Ports Australia warns of substantial cost to trade Source: The Australian 23/06/2010 Eliminate excess MRO materials Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 23/06/2010 How much further must logistics firms go to protect the environment? Source: Roadtransport.com 23/06/2010 Transform procurement to achieve maximum value: a CPO panel discussion Source: CPO Agenda 22/06/2010 Australia, China sign $10b worth of deals Source: Today 22/06/2010 Re-defining the role of supply chain jobs Source: Purcon 21/06/2010 Supply chain IT spending hit by downturn not terminal Source: Transport & Logistics News 21/06/2010 Supply Risk - The Quality and Performance Connection Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 15/06/2010 2010 Technology Roundtable Webcast Source: Logistics Management 15/06/2010 Developing Future Business Leaders for High Performance Podcast Source: Accenture 15/06/2010 Meet Barbara Kux... Source: Supply Management 15/06/2010 Sub-tier Sourcing Best Practices Presentation Source: ARIBA 09/06/2010 Apple maintains top position in Supply Chain Top 25 Source: Market Watch 09/06/2010 Dates announced for SMART 2011 Smart Conference will be held on 25-26 May 2011 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. 09/06/2010 Supply chain woes cause massive Chrysler recall Source: SmartPlanet 08/06/2010 ALC update for June 2010 Source: Australian Logistics Council 08/06/2010 Supply chain problems threaten Apple's record sales Source:Tablet PC Review 08/06/2010 Uni's encouraged to use procurement professionals Source: Public Sector Travel 04/06/2010 A better buying future Source: Government News 04/06/2010 South Africa lifts 'black owned' rule on public tenders Source: Supply Management 04/06/2010 Three Key Best Practices for Supply Chain Management Source: Suite 101 03/06/2010 Isuzu to Build Global Procurement Center in Chongqing Source: Trading Markets 03/06/2010 Pentagon procurement process at stake in tanker deal Source: Reuters 03/06/2010 Sainsbury's invests in real time supply chain technology Source: Logistics Manager 02/06/2010 A pound wasted for every pound spent Source: The Herald, Scotland 02/06/2010 Beware the buyers, warns ICAC Commissioner Source: Government News 02/06/2010 Cazaly partners with HWE for WA iron-ore project Source: Mining Weekly 02/06/2010 Chief Supply Chain Officer's Summit The world's first global C-Level VIRTUAL supply chain event is to be held on June 15th & 16th 2010. 02/06/2010 Inquiry into Bank Indonesia Australian bribery case Source: Jakarta Globe 02/06/2010 New domestic rare earth magnet supply chain Source: Azom 02/06/2010 Posting all fed contracts online alarms contractors Source: Federal Times 02/06/2010 What's missing in the procurement BPO secret sauce Source: spend matters 31/05/2010 BA purchasers get their 'wings' Source: Supply Management 31/05/2010 China pledges government procurement offer by July Source: Alibaba.com 31/05/2010 Marks & Spencer makes £35m supply chain savings Source: IGD Supply Chain Analysis 31/05/2010 Noble urges government efficiency group to create value Source: Supply Management 31/05/2010 Santos picks Fluor as preferred LNG contractor Source: Reuters 31/05/2010 When the CPO gets a request for a quote Source: CPO Agenda 26/05/2010 Aus supply chain could be envy of the world Source: Transport & Logistics News 25/05/2010 80,000 firms downgraded Source: Transport & Logistics New 25/05/2010 M&A challenges supply chain leaders Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 25/05/2010 Making Off-Shore Sourcing Work - A Case Study Source: Transport & Logistics News 25/05/2010 Supply Chain 2020 Event Supply Chain 2020 will be held on 20 & 21 July 2010 at Olympic Park in Melbourne and will look at the future of supply & logistics. 20/05/2010 10 Best Practices to Boost Demand Planning Performance Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 20/05/2010 Four steps to mitigate risk form the entire supplier lifecycle Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 20/05/2010 Global Logistics Company Improves Carbon Efficiency Source: Transport & Logistics News 14/05/2010 Australian freight rail infrastructure improvements Source: Transport & Logistics News 14/05/2010 Epicor reveals Cloud-based ERP Solution Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 12/05/2010 Crisis of Confidence in Spend Data Continues Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 11/05/2010 Pacific Brands wins 2010 BTTB Travel Programme of the Year Award Pacific Brands was named Travel Programme of the Year at the 2010 BTTB Travel Management Awards. 10/05/2010 Excellence in Green Purchasing awards Winners announced The 8th annual ECO-Buy Awards for Excellence in Green Purchasing were held at the Malthouse Theatre, Southbank, Melbourne, on Thursday May 6. 10/05/2010 Increasing cash flow key driver for supplier initiatives Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 10/05/2010 Sustainability and Carbon Emissions Webcast Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 06/05/2010 CPG Summit, 2-3 June, Chicago Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 05/05/2010 Strategic Spend Visibility: Untapped Potential for Cost Reduction Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 04/05/2010 Green is Global Source: Supply & Demand Executive 04/05/2010 Need for greater certainty in freight transport The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has welcomed the release of the report of the Australia's Future Tax System Review (the Henry Review) and has called on the Government to guarantee no net increase in the tax burden on the Australian freight Transport & Logistics (T&L) industry. 04/05/2010 Special Report: Supply Chain Survey 2010 Source: Profit Point 03/05/2010 Business payment reluctance could de-rail recovery Source: Transport & Logistics News 03/05/2010 Getting CFO's & CPO's to speak the same language Source: Procurement Techonogy Bulletin 03/05/2010 How much are risky suppliers costing you? Source: Procurement Techonogy Bulletin 28/04/2010 Buyers part of creative team, says Disney procurement chief Source: SupplyManagement.com, 27th April 2010 28/04/2010 E-Procurement not just for transactions anymore Source: Purchasing.com 28/04/2010 Finalists have been announced for the 2010 BTTB Travel Programme of the Year Award. Banking giant Suncorp, iconic manufacturer Pacific Brands and previous finalist the University of Southern Queensland have been named as the top travel programmes in Australasia in the first unified (non-size-specific) awards. 28/04/2010 Iceland volcano should teach firms supply chain lessons Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 27th April 2010 28/04/2010 Microsoft supplier in China accused of running sweatshop Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 22nd April 2010 28/04/2010 New look at Total Best Value sourcing Source: SCDigest.com, 20th April 2010 27/04/2010 Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 27th April 2010 27/04/2010 Harvey Norman implements automated purchase ordering process Source: Transport & Logistics News 27/04/2010 IPSERA Audencia 16-17 September 2010 Audencia School of Management, Nantes has announced an IPSERA workshop on sustainable purchasing & supply management to be held at the Centre of Purchasing and Supply Atlantic (PASCA) campus St. Lazaire, France 16-17 September 2010. 27/04/2010 Seminar to explore perishable supply chains Source: Transport & Logistics News 19/04/2010 Customer back on top of supply chain agenda Source: Transport and Logistics News 19/04/2010 Procurement to play a pivotal role if UK Bribery Bill becomes law Source: CIPS, 7th April 2010 14/04/2010 Kellogs aims to buy greener Source: SupplyManagement.com, 12th April 2010 14/04/2010 Return to boom times predicted for Australia Source: Transport and Logistics News 14/04/2010 Women in Transport and Logistics Scholarship Each year the Victorian Department of Transport awards a scholarship of $10,000 to assist with further studies to women looking to develop themselves further within the transport and logistics industry. 12/04/2010 KPMG to scrutinise NZ Govt spend Source: SupplyManagement.com, 9th April 2010 12/04/2010 Lean Vision conference keynotes announced Industry organisations AME and apics are joining forces to deliver a supply chain and operational excellence conference on September 8th - 10th at The Langham Hotel in Melbourne. 08/04/2010 CHEP Europe awards procurement contract to Xchanging Source: Wall Street Journal, 6th April 2010 08/04/2010 New Master of Supply Chain degree Source: University of Melbourne 08/04/2010 New online sustainable procurement tool A new online Sustainable Procurement Assessment Tool helps organisations implement and measure sustainable procurement practices. 07/04/2010 Accenture diversifies supply base Source: SupplyManagement.com, 6th April 2009 07/04/2010 Adventurous supply chain professionals wanted Source: Transport and Logistics News 07/04/2010 National approach to PBS the road to success Source: Logistics Association of Australia 06/04/2010 Easter bunny champions responsible procurement Chocolate Easter eggs have been around since the 1800s. They started in Germany and France and soon took off throughout the rest of the world. 06/04/2010 Palm oil supplier probed over forest clearance claims Source: SupplyManagement.com, 1st April 2010 31/03/2010 7 success factors for today's supply chain projects Source: SCDigest.com 31/03/2010 California considers ethical supply chain legislation Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 21st March 2010 30/03/2010 Entries for the BTTB Travel Management Awards close next week If you manage a successful travel programme and haven't yet submitted your entries for the 2010 BTTB Travel management Awards, don't delay. Entries close next week. 29/03/2010 Australian Infrastructure and Investment Summit Source: Transport and Logistics News 29/03/2010 Simpler tariff concessions to reduce compliance costs Source: www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au 25/03/2010 Excluding liability in a procurement process Source: Mondaq.com, 22nd March 2010 25/03/2010 Kimberley Clark to create global procurement organisation Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 24th March 2010 25/03/2010 Phillips dismisses vendors after sustainability audits Source: Supply Management.com, 23rd March 2010 22/03/2010 Australia launches leading edge supply chain local directory Source: Transport and Logistics News 22/03/2010 Major Australian trade mission to Shanghai Source: Transport and Logistics News 22/03/2010 Nestle drops supplier over environmental concerns Source: Stuff.co.nz, 18th March 2010 17/03/2010 NZ all-of-Govt PC tender kicks off reforms Source: Stuff.co.nz, 10th March 2010 17/03/2010 Sustainable procurement on track for 2012 Olympics Source: SupplyManagement.com, 10th March 2010 16/03/2010 ALC unveils new strategic direction Source: Australian Logistics Council, 11th March 2010 16/03/2010 VIC event: SCLAA Logistics Lounge Source: Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia 16/03/2010 Will Apple's supply chain let it down with the iPad? Source: SpendMatters.com, 11th March 2010 12/03/2010 Eight recommendations for national freight efficiency Source: Transport and Logistics News 12/03/2010 January air freight demand increase not enough to wipe red ink Source: Transport and Logistics News 12/03/2010 Where next for global sourcing? Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 4th March, 2010 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 Great opportunity to gain recognition for your travel programme Does your organisation’s travel programme measure up? If you’ve got your travel spend under control and are also managing to keep your travellers happy and productive, your programme may be among Australasia’s best. 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 VIC site visit: Kraft Foods Source: Insights to Excellence, www.i2e.org.au . 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 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 10/02/2010 China unveils procurement savings Source: SupplyManagement.com, 8th February 2010 10/02/2010 Suppliers' carbon management matters to top firms Source: A.T. Kearney, 1st February 2010 09/02/2010 Capgemini buys out IBX Source: SupplyManagement.com, 3rd February 2010 09/02/2010 SCLAA event in VIC: Carbon and green supply chains The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia extends an invitation to the first Logistics Lounge event for 2010, which takes place on Thursday 25th February from 6.30pm at Bells Hotel in South Melbourne. 09/02/2010 Supply chain lessons from Toyota recall Source: AMR Research, 1st February 2010 08/02/2010 Melbourne 2010 Materials Handling Tuesday 20 - Thursday 22 April 2010, Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Registrations are now open. 04/02/2010 Procurement leaders prep for new executive roles Source: Purchasing.com, 1 February 2010 04/02/2010 Suppliers face axe if they don't go green Source: SupplyManagement.com, 1 February 2010 03/02/2010 Centre for Sustainability Fellowship Programme applications open The Centre for Sustainability Fellowship Program provides a cutting-edge curriculum, with access to Australia's top leaders and a network of the best and brightest young minds in the country. 03/02/2010 Collaboration sees sustainable sourcing success Source: Sustainable Sourcing, 27 January 2010 02/02/2010 Albanese, Fox, McClintock and Samuel speaking at ALC Annual Forum Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, Linfox founder Lindsay Fox, Chairman of the CoAG Reform Council Paul McClintock and Chairman of the ACCC Graeme Samuel feature at the ALC Annual Forum 2010 in Sydney on Wednesday 3rd March. 02/02/2010 Don't relax during recovery, buyers told Source: SupplyManagement.com, 27 January 2010 01/02/2010 ALC Annual Forum to focus on reform agenda Source: Transport and Logistics News 01/02/2010 White paper: Lessons learned from the recession Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 28/01/2010 FBI arrests 22 in bribery probe Source: SupplyManagement.com, 22 January 2010 28/01/2010 QLD to save $10m with whole of govt microsoft deal Source: The Australian, 26 January 2010 27/01/2010 Supplier visits crucial for best results Source: ADR International 27/01/2010 UN to replace buyers in Haiti Source: SupplyManagement.com, 26 January 2010 21/01/2010 Building a supply chain organisation from scratch Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 21/01/2010 Risk 'needs a rethink' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 15 January 2010 19/01/2010 Ford puts buyers at centre of business overhaul Source: SupplyManagement.com, 13 January 2010 19/01/2010 Global supply chain risk profile 2010 Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 12 January 2010 19/01/2010 US supply chain community mobilizes for Haiti Source: DCVelocisty.com, 13 January 2010 19/01/2010 What does your organisation spend on meetings? Source: SupplyManagement.com, 18 January 2010 14/01/2010 Dates set for 2010 QSCC Source: Transport & Logistics News 14/01/2010 Top industry body calls for smarter supply chains Source: Transport & Logistics News 05/01/2010 How to keep 30 cents of every dollar spent Source: Purchasing.com 04/01/2010 The CFO's View of Procurement: Work in Progress Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 17/12/2009 NZ Government Procurement Reform E-newsletter This December newsletter is the second in a series of regular updates on the Government Procurement Reform Programme. 16/12/2009 4th Annual Queensland Infrastructure Summit - March 2010 Source: Transport & Logistics News 15/12/2009 Supply chain risk remains despite global recovery Source: Transport and Logistics News 14/12/2009 COAG moves on transport Source: Transport and Logistics News 14/12/2009 Collaboration needs tactful leadership Source: SupplyManagement.com, 7 December 2009 11/12/2009 CFO-CPO relationship still 'work in progress' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 10 December 2009 10/12/2009 Australian businesses feeling positive Source: Transport and Logisitics News 10/12/2009 Call to scrap green goods' import taxes Source: SupplyManagement.com, 3 December 2009 09/12/2009 Govt printing procurement streamlined Source: PSNews.com.au 09/12/2009 Kit Kat to be fairtrade Source: SupplyManagement.com, 8 December 2009 08/12/2009 ALC urges action on national transport reforms Source: Australian Logistics Council, 4 December 2009 08/12/2009 CPRS reprieve should not defer investment Source: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 7 December 2009 08/12/2009 PO growth will be 'slow and steady' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 4 December 2009 03/12/2009 Purchasers say industry image deters talent Source: SupplyManagement.com, 26 November 2009 03/12/2009 Sustainabile supply vital for P&G to satisfy consumers Source: Sustainable Sourcing, 26 November 2009 02/12/2009 Buyer becomes seller to beat redundancy Source: SupplyManagement.com, 30 November 2009 02/12/2009 Smart Sourcing Strategies in Today's Economy - Free Vendor Webinar now available streaming This Webcast, originally broadcast on Wednesday 25th November 2009 is now available to watch streaming, at your leisure. 02/12/2009 Walmart slammed for supply chain workers' conditions Source: ProcurementLeaders.com, 27 November 2009 01/12/2009 Mentoring pays dividends for graduates Source: Transport and Logistics News 01/12/2009 Networking advice from expert Source: SupplyManagement.com, 27 November 2009 01/12/2009 Overcoming supply chain info blind spots Source: The Financial Times, 26 November 2009 01/12/2009 Procurement professionals wanted in NZ Procurement Professional has now been added to the existing code of Supply and Distribution Manager – Professional Occupations, on the long term skills shortage list of Immigration New Zealand. 01/12/2009 White paper: Buying Energy is unique Source: Purchasing.com 26/11/2009 Continual cost cutting threatens supply stability Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 23 November 2009 26/11/2009 Looking to suppliers for innovation Source: SupplyManagement.com, 19 November 2009 25/11/2009 New website aids responsible paper procurement Source: Print Graphic News, 24 November 2009 25/11/2009 Procurement attacked by marketers Source: SupplyManagement.com, 19 November 2009 24/11/2009 Aussie pleads guilty in US Govt contract kickback case Source: PR Newswire, 16 November 2009 24/11/2009 Sustainability is 'field of dreams' for buyers Source: SupplyManagement.com, 19 November 2009 23/11/2009 SCLAA award winners announced Source: Transport and Logistics News 19/11/2009 Five ways your procurement could be leaving money on the table Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 13 November 2009 19/11/2009 Support a sustainable outcome from Copenhagen On December 7 2009, world leaders are gathering in Copenhagen as a United Nations initiative to discuss and agree a world response to the problem of Climate Change. 18/11/2009 Smart Sourcing Strategies in Today's Economy - Free Vendor Webinar Webcast: 10am Sydney time, Wednesday 25th November 2009 18/11/2009 VIC police IT dept 'riddled with dodgy deals' Source: TheAge.com.au, 12 November 2009 17/11/2009 HP Australia overhauls supply chain to reduce CO2 Source: Transport and Logistics News 17/11/2009 Plummeting sales disrupt supply chains Source: SupplyManagement.com, 16 November 2009 17/11/2009 Prospective US procurement chief outlines proposals Source: SupplyManagement.com, 12 November 2009 17/11/2009 Swine flu awareness for supply chain managers Source: Supply Chain Management Review, 13 November 2009 17/11/2009 The 50 greatest spend management tips Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 16/11/2009 Calling all procurement contractors Continuing this website’s occasional publication of interesting international procurement opportunities, The Economist (October 17, 2009) features an Indian Railways tender opportunity for consultants. 12/11/2009 DHL hit with union action around the world Source: Transport and Logistics News, 11 November 2009 12/11/2009 Securing the cyber supply chain Source: Information Week, 7 December 2009 11/11/2009 Hope on horizon for national transport regulation Source: Transport and Logistics News, 11 November 2009 11/11/2009 November news from ALC The Australian Logistics Council’s November update includes information about the Retail Logistics Supply Chain Code of Conduct, the upcoming launch of the Future Supply Chain 2010 project and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on strategic transport planning. 11/11/2009 WA APICS seminar: Tendering in a strong economy An evening seminar seminar hosted by APICS in WA on Wednesday 25th November will cover the ABS of creating RFTs that capture interest and demand attention. 10/11/2009 Intel accused of bribing computer makers Source: SupplyManagement.com, 5 November 2009 09/11/2009 New CIPS president tells buyers to consider the 'three Rs' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 2 November 2009 09/11/2009 Poor US purchasing report 'tip of iceberg' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 3 November 2009 05/11/2009 CILTA T&L industry excellence awards Source: Transport and Logistics News 05/11/2009 Liberian procurement chief shot dead Source: SupplyManagement.com, 3 November 2009 04/11/2009 ALC Welcomes BCA Freight Report Source: Australian Logistics Council 04/11/2009 Companies make palm oil pledge Source: SupplyManagement.com, 27 October 2009 04/11/2009 NZ to do cross-government buying deals Source: SupplyManagement.com, 30 October 2009 04/11/2009 SCLAA announces 2009 S&L Awards finalists Source: Transport and Logistics News 29/10/2009 Australasian buyers enjoying 'new prominence' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 23 October 2009 29/10/2009 Integrated NSW waste management contract provides savings Source: NSW Procurement, 22 October 2009 28/10/2009 Businesses boost global savings efforts Source: SupplyManagement.com, 22 October 2009 28/10/2009 CCC toner cartridge bribery hearing Source: WA Today, 26 Ooctober 2009 28/10/2009 Purchasing's supply chain manager of the year Source: Purchasing.com, 15 October 2009 27/10/2009 Addressing sustainability and supply issues Source: Reuters.com, 23 October 2009 27/10/2009 Jail for White House buying chief Source: SupplyManagement.com, 20 October 2009 27/10/2009 Shoppers drive greener supply chains Source: SupplyManagement.com, 20 October 2009 26/10/2009 Best purchasing systems address global issues Source: Purchasing.com, 14 October 2009 26/10/2009 Run of diminishing commodity prices over Source: SupplyManagement.com, 16 October 2009 22/10/2009 Tesco to reduce supply chain footprint Source: SupplyManagement.com, 19 October 2009 22/10/2009 Treat key suppliers as extension of organisation Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 21/10/2009 LAA breakfast VIC: Supply Chain report 2009 The Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA) and leading international supply chain and logistics management consultant, Logistics Bureau, once again are proud to release the Supply Chain Report 2009 on the state of the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia. 21/10/2009 QLD SCLAA event for young professionals The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia’s November logistics Lounge in Queensland focuses on providing a ‘Road Map to Success for Young Professionals in the SCL Industry’. 21/10/2009 WA APICS warehousing workshop and seminar An APICS workshop presented by recognised warehousing authority John Ballantyne is taking place on Thursday 29 October from 8.30am to 4.30pm at the Perth Zoo. 20/10/2009 Calls for more business support of Fairtrade Source: Ausfoodnews.com.au, 16 October 2009 20/10/2009 IBM supply chain head arrested Source: Supply Chain Digest, 17 October 2009 20/10/2009 Jamaica to overhaul public buying Source: SupplyManagement.com, 13 October 2009 20/10/2009 QLD T&L Skills Strategy Roadshow this week The Skills Formation Strategy project for the Transport & Logistic industry in Queensland is coming to a town near you this week. 14/10/2009 Register for VIC SCLAA Executive Breakfast SCLAA in Victoria is hosting an executive breakfast to on the 20th of October 2009 at the RACV Club. 13/10/2009 New ICT purchasing arrangements for Australia Source: the Gov Monitor, 8 October 2009 08/10/2009 Supply chain professionals as business consultants Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 5 October 2009 06/10/2009 Forest footprints gaining visibility Source: Sustainable Sourcing 29 September 2009 06/10/2009 Nestlé stops buying Mugabe farm's milk Source: Supply Management.com, 5 October 2009 06/10/2009 NZ Treasury fishing for IT efficiencies Source: Computerworld (Originally appeared in the Dominion Post), 5 October 2009 06/10/2009 QLD event: Climate Change for S&L The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia is hosting a Logistics Lounge focused on the implications of climate change on Friday 23rd October at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club. 01/10/2009 CPO in Top 10 Powerful Businesswomen Source: SupplyManagement.com, 30 September 2009 01/10/2009 Procurement opportunities at MI5 MI5 is looking to fill a number of procurement manager positions based in central London. 01/10/2009 Smart strategies for tough times Source: Purchasing.com 01/10/2009 Wal-mart's tips for global supply chains Source: Logistics Management, 25 September 2009 30/09/2009 US, China push to green up supply chain Source: Internet Evolution, 25 September 2009 23/09/2009 Sustainable procurement job opportunity at OGC The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in the UK is advertising for a Sustainability Manager, who would assist the Head of Sustainable Procurement developing policy, guidance and best practice. 22/09/2009 Guide to a more successful team Source: Next Level Purchasing 22/09/2009 Improve your supply chain's profitability Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 17 September 2009 22/09/2009 New CEO for ALC Michael Kilgariff has been appointed CEO of the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) following the organisation’s relocation to Canberra as it tightens its focus on infrastructure, regulation and advocacy. 22/09/2009 Puma uncovers supply chain non-compliance Source: SupplyManagement.com, 16 September 2009 22/09/2009 VIC SCLAA executive breakfast The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) is hosting an executive breakfast on Tuesday 20 October 2009 at the RACV Club in Melbourne. 18/09/2009 ALC September update out now Source: Australian Logistics Council 18/09/2009 Event - Risky Business: Managing Risk Source: Australian British Chamber of Commerce 18/09/2009 New procurement policy for TAS Govt Source: Tasmanian Government, 13 September 2009 18/09/2009 Private sector joint purchasing deals Source: Supply Management.com, 10 September 2009 18/09/2009 Recognition at last for T&L professionals Source: Transport and Logistics News, 8 September 2009 16/09/2009 2009 Logistics Development Award winners Source: Transport and Logistics News, 8 September 2009 16/09/2009 Airline CEO berates vendors Source: SupplyManagement.com, 15 September 2009 16/09/2009 Tenders for Australian Govt travel services Source: The Gov Monitor, 7 September 2009 16/09/2009 What people want from training Source: Transport and Logistics News, 15 September 2009 15/09/2009 Automotive Supply Chain Development Program applications open The Australian Innovation Minister, Senator Kim Carr, today invited applications to the $20 million Automotive Supply Chain Development Program. 15/09/2009 Transport and logistics jobs to grow Source: Transport and Logistics News, 8 September 2009 11/09/2009 New direction for ALC Source: Transport and Logistics News, 8 September 2009 11/09/2009 Profession in 'identity crisis' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 10 September 2009 09/09/2009 Half-day supply chain workshop in Melbourne Source: Logistics Association of Australia 09/09/2009 Overcoming the three pitfalls of multisourcing Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 3 September 2009 08/09/2009 Selling the supply chain upwards Source: World Trade Mag, 5 September 2009 08/09/2009 Supply chain short course Source: Logistics Association of Australia 03/09/2009 Nominations open for women's T&L mentoring Nominations are now open for the Women Moving Forward (WMF) mentoring program, which has become the largest mentoring program for women in Transport and Logistics (T&L). 03/09/2009 SCLAA T&L award winners announced Source: Transport and Logistics News, 1 September 2009 02/09/2009 Ombudsman slams procurement practices at City of Port Phillip Source: GovernmentNews.com.au, 12 August 2009 01/09/2009 Launch of World Vision programme: helping those at the tip of many supply chains World Vision will launch a new programme to help lift more people from poverty to economic self-sufficiency in Melbourne on Tuesday 15 September at a 7.30am breakfast function at Zinc. 01/09/2009 Reaching sourcing excellence: get back 30 cents for every dollar spent Source: Purchasing.com, 20 August 2009 01/09/2009 Research shows rising supply chain credibility Source: Transport and Logistics News, 27 August 2009 01/09/2009 Source of concern: how far to take responsible procurement Source: SupplyManagement.com, 27 August 2009 25/08/2009 100 ways to help your company respond to the downturn Source: Supply and Demand Chain executive, 24 August 2009 25/08/2009 Acquisition creates pan-European energy procurement giant Source: SupplyManagement.com, 24 August 2009 25/08/2009 China and Australia agree landmark gas deal Source: SupplyManagement.com 25/08/2009 Like printing money: the challenges of print procurement Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 24 August 2009 25/08/2009 Supply chain: green or gold or both? Source: EnvorinmentLeader.com, 23 August 2009 25/08/2009 Survey of logistics and supply chain giving in Australia: take part Source: Transport and Logistics News 18/08/2009 ASCL Awards 2009: call for nominations Source: Transport and Logistics News 18/08/2009 Australian Logistics Council August update Source: AustLogisitics.com.au 18/08/2009 Balance of power in a supply chain Source: Emirates Business 24/7, 17 August 2009 18/08/2009 Business ethics public lecture in Melbourne Each year Melbourne University’s Trinity College hosts a public lecture by the Gourlay Visiting Professor of Ethics in Business. 18/08/2009 Costa logistics VIC site visit with LAA Costa Logistics is hosting a Logistics Association of Australia site visit at its Derrimut distribution centre in Victoria. 18/08/2009 Fonterra improving supply chain Source: FoodWeek.com.au, 17 August 2009 18/08/2009 Full Freight Week 2009 Program Now Available Freight Week is a biannual event run in conjunction with The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce and the Victorian Transport Association. 18/08/2009 Green IT ratings go global Source: BusinessGreen.com, 11 August 2009 18/08/2009 Nadrasca site visit in VIC for SLAA members The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia has arranged a site visit to Nasrasca in Nunawading on Wednesday 26 August from 8.00am to 10.00am. 18/08/2009 NZ tax cuts may be possible through sustainable Govt procurement Source: TVNZ.co.nz, 16 August 2009 18/08/2009 See you at the Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference Source: Transport and Logistics News, 13 August 2009 18/08/2009 Using data to effectively manage travel spend Source: Purchasing.com, 13 August 2009 11/08/2009 A procurement professional's guide to international assignments Source: Purchasing.com, 8 August 2009 11/08/2009 Corporate express racks up sustainability wins Source: Transport & Logistics News, 6 August 2009 11/08/2009 Crisis and climate force supply chain shift Source: Financial Times, 9 August 2009 11/08/2009 Golden rules for long term success Source: SupplyManagement.com, 6 August 2009 11/08/2009 Hidden cash opportunities in your supply chain Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 11/08/2009 Long term view: Treat suppliers well during recession Source: SupplyManagemert.com, 6 August 2009 11/08/2009 Sydney University streamlines global procurement Source: The Australian, August 4 2009 11/08/2009 Taiwan joins GPA nations Source: SupplyManagement.com, 6 August 2009 11/08/2009 Web seminar: Smart supply strategies for uncertain times Source: Supply Chain Review, August 9, 2009 11/08/2009 Working with vendors towards an ethical supply chain Source: SupplyManagement.com, 6 August 2009 04/08/2009 Australian Federal Govt to appoint procurement co-ordinator Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 28 July 2009 04/08/2009 Finalists for Queensland T & L Industry Development Awards Source: Transport & Logistics News, 28 July 2009 04/08/2009 Five tips for negotiating the energy buy Source: Purchasing.com, 16 July 2009 04/08/2009 LAA seminar in Melbourne: Thriving - Not Just Surviving The concept of performance improvement excellence is more than doing things better – it’s doing better things. This requires a different way of thinking and understanding how value is created and delivered – from the customer’s point of view. 04/08/2009 New NZ e-zine promotes benefits of energy management for business The New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has produced an online magazine of articles and videos that addresses what energy management means for businesses. 04/08/2009 Position your business to prosper during economic recovery Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 30 July 2009 04/08/2009 Procurement profession comings and goings The end of July marked Terry Charman’s last week as CEO at strategic procurement solutions company eVALUA. 04/08/2009 Supply chain jobs down but not out Source: Transport & Logistics News, 30 July 2009 29/07/2009 'Buy-local' showdown at conference Cracks in Labor’s purchasing policy took centre stage at the 4th Annual Public Sector Procurement Forum in Sydney on Tuesday when finance minister Lindsay Tanner and New South Wales deputy premier Carmel Tebbutt addressed the issue of local sourcing. 29/07/2009 Contractors to show they tried to buy Australian FIRMS tendering for lucrative Government building contracts will have to demonstrate they tried to get Australian materials or risk losing tariff concessions on imported materials, or even the contract. 28/07/2009 A new supply chain 'normal'? Source: Supply Chain Digest, 16 July 2009 28/07/2009 BP refines intelligent savings plan Source: SupplyMangement.com, 27 July 2009 28/07/2009 Free green purchasing expo in Melbourne You already know that buying green makes good sense – not only does it help reduce your organisation’s environmental impacts, but it can also reduce your costs and demonstrate leadership to staff, suppliers, customers and the wider community. 28/07/2009 More banks expected to outsource procurement in UK Source: SupplyMangement.com, 27 July 2009 28/07/2009 Procurement in Africa: Plotting the way forward Source: SupplyManagement.com, 23 July 2009 28/07/2009 Procurement skills and profit: the correlation Source: Purchasing.com, Next Level Purchasing white paper 28/07/2009 Queensland supply chain and logistics conference programme out Source: Transport and Logistics News, 23 July 2009 28/07/2009 Register for Foodbank Queensland site visit This Foodbank site visit is a follow up to the very successful and informative Logistics Lounge in May when General Manager of Foodbank Queensland Ken McMillan and two Pastors delivered an emotional and eye-opening outline of the need in our community and the work and dedicated assistance provided by charities. 28/07/2009 SCLAA 'Logistics Lounge' event in Queensland Supply chain innovation is a key strategic element for competing in challenging times. This Logistics Lounge on Friday 7 August at the Queensland Cricketers’ Club addresses executing SCOR and managing in volatile times. 28/07/2009 Supply chain lacks tools to measure sustainability Source: Reuters, 26 July 2009 28/07/2009 UK government need to improve travel strategy Source: SupplyMangement.com, 27 July 2009 28/07/2009 Wal-Mart asks suppliers to calculate environmental costs Source: Modern Materials Handling, 24 July 2009 27/07/2009 4th International Conference of Public Procurement 2010, South Korea The 4th International Conference of Public Procurement (IPPC2010) will be hosted by the Korean Public Procurement Service in Seoul, South Korea, August 26-28, 2010. 21/07/2009 After work Phill Slater presentation in WA Thursday 23 July The Society for Supply Chain Professionals (apics) in Western Australia has arranged an evening presentation this Thursday 23 July by materials and inventory management expert Phill Slater. 21/07/2009 Decline in procurement fraud Source: SupplyManagement.com, 14 July 2009 21/07/2009 Lindsay Tanner says no to 'Buy Australian' Source: The Australian, 20 July 2009 21/07/2009 Reducing the risk and impact of inaccurate demand forecasts Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, Kinaxis white paper 21/07/2009 Sustainability: public sector procurement has 'considerable work to do' Source: The Australian, 14 July 2009 16/07/2009 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, 27th & 28th August 2009 15/07/2009 Lindsay Fox back on the road again Source: Transport and Logistics News, 14 July 2009 14/07/2009 CFOs seen ignoring supply chain risks as cost cutting tightens Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 13 July 2009 14/07/2009 Complex supply chains: the case for design-centric businesses Source: SupplyMangement.com, 9 July 2009 14/07/2009 Five building blocks for successful supplier risk management Source: Purchasing.com, Aravo white paper 14/07/2009 Incumbent public sector contractors: leveling the playing field Source: Mondaq.com, 7 July 2009 14/07/2009 July edition of IFPSM e-zine available here Source: IFPSM 14/07/2009 New best practice guide for freight industry Published by the Victorian Freight and Logistics Council, the Good Practice Sourcebook provides a key resource for customers and suppliers of freight and logistics services in the quest for a sustainable and responsible industry. 14/07/2009 Procurement centre of excellence launched in Wales Source: SupplyManagement.com, 9 July 2009 14/07/2009 Promoting transport, logistics & supply chain careers Source: Transport and Logistics News, 9 July 2009 14/07/2009 Supply chain redesign challenges for GM executives Source: Examiner.com, 12 July 2009 14/07/2009 Taking transport, logistics and supply chain to geography classrooms In order to improve secondary school students’ understanding of the transport, logistics and supply chain sector, TDT Victoria has released a resource kit for teachers. 14/07/2009 The role of measuring supplier performance Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 14/07/2009 UK firm pleads guilty to overseas corruption charges Source: SupplyManagement.com, 10 July 2009 14/07/2009 US buyers say business conditions are nearing growth again Source: Purchasing.com, 10 July 2009 09/07/2009 BHP CPO becomes CIO Chris Crozier has been appointed Chief Information Officer of BHP Billiton, announced Alex Vanselow, Group Executive & Chief Financial Officer, BHP. 09/07/2009 Freight Week 2009 - 7 to 11 September 2009, Melbourne Source: Transport & Logistics News, 7 July 2009 09/07/2009 NZ Police vehicles off road to cut costs Source: Supply Management, 25 June 2009 09/07/2009 Prime Minister decides on single T&L market Source: Australian Logistics Council, July 09 30/06/2009 A way to go for CPOs in winning CFOs' respect Source: Supply Management, 25 June 2009 30/06/2009 British Airways suppliers scrutinised for risk status Source: Supply Management, 25 June 2009 30/06/2009 Buy local campaigns could have boomerang effect Source: Courier Mail, 20 June 2009 30/06/2009 Demonstrations of new truck and car technology for fleet buyers The Safety and Productivity Drive Day on August 7 at Sandown Racecourse in Melbourne will showcase a range of new truck and car technologies. 30/06/2009 Doubts over future of Sydney Airport Source: Transport and Logistics News, 23 June 2009 30/06/2009 Getting suppliers on board with e-procurement systems Source: Supply Management, 25 June 2009 30/06/2009 NSW Government reform to enable leveraging of buying power Source: Futuregov.net, 23 June, 2009 30/06/2009 NZ Government IT procurement in for shake up Source: Stuff.co.nz, 22 June 2009 30/06/2009 Reaction to NZ public sector procurement reform plans Source: Stuff.co.nz, 22 june, 2009 30/06/2009 Strategic Sourcing 2.0: a competitive imperative Innovative Analytics and Training white paper. Source: Purchasing.com 23/06/2009 AT&T 'to axe suppliers' Source: SupplyManagement.com, 16 June 2009 23/06/2009 Corporate travel tipped to stay lean in the UK Source: SupplyManagement.com, 18 June 2009 23/06/2009 Interim buyer market under pressure in the UK Source: SupplyManagement.com, 22 June 2009 23/06/2009 Inventory rationalization and right-sizing strategies Kinaxis White paper. Source: Demand and Supply Chain Executive 23/06/2009 Managing supply chain risk: are you properly prepared? Source: Supply Chain Management Review 23/06/2009 Spain emerges as outsourcing hotspot Source: SupplyManagement.com, 22 June 2009 23/06/2009 Sponsored spots in mentor programme for Queensland T&L women Source: Australian Logistics Council 23/06/2009 Telecom NZ Group Procurement Officer appointed Andrea Gregory MCIPS has been appointed Group Procurement Officer at Telecom New Zealand. She joins Telecom on Monday 20 July. 23/06/2009 Two perspectives on customer-supplier collaboration Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 23/06/2009 Understand the Cost of e-Procurement in 3 Easy Steps Coupa White paper. Source: Purchasing.com 18/06/2009 Focus on innovation at successful Smart 2009 conference More than 500 supply chain management professionals attended this year’s Smart Conference at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Cente, Darling Harbour. Within the broad theme of ‘Bridging the Gap’, a full programme of seminars delivered insights from innovators and thought leaders from right across the supply chain field. 17/06/2009 Concerned reactions to NSW 'Buy Australia' policy Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 17 June 2009 and The Australian, 16 June 2009 17/06/2009 NZ Government to reform state sector procurement Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Government’s proposed reform of state sector procurement practice and policies. 17/06/2009 Optimise your supply chain: VIC Logistics Lounge event The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia is holding an evening event on Tuesday 30 June at the Hotel Bruce County. 16/06/2009 APEC governments urged to reserve some ICT procurement for SMEs Source: ZD Net Asia, 8 June 2009. 16/06/2009 Attracting top supply chain talent pays off Source: SupplyManagment.com 16/06/2009 Australia calls US dairy export subsidy plans 'protectionist' Source: Supply Management magazine, 11 July 2009 16/06/2009 Demand planning: Reduce the risk and impact of inaccurate demand forecasts Kinaxis white paper. Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 16/06/2009 Do procurement and supply chain folks exist in the same universe? Source: Logistics Viewpoints, 11 June 2009 16/06/2009 ISM conference speakers advice for coping with the downturn Source: SupplyManagment.com, 11 June 2009 16/06/2009 Largest wind farm in Australia gets go-ahead from NSW government Source: Green Pages 16/06/2009 Maxine McKew promoted to transport portfolio Source: Transport and Logistics News, 9 June 2009 16/06/2009 NSW government procurement to favour Australian-made Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 15 June 2009 16/06/2009 NZ District Health Boards launch collaborative dental procurement project Source: Supply Management magazine 16/06/2009 Procurement skills and profit: the correlation Next Level Purchasing white paper. Source: Purchasing.com 16/06/2009 Purchasers seize career opportunities during downturn Source: SupplyManagment.com 16/06/2009 Senior procurement manager caught in ICAC inquiry Source: Sydney Morning Herald, 16 June 2009 16/06/2009 Sourcing the world market: An intelligence-driven perspective on global component supply PartMiner WorldWide white paper. Source: Purchasing.com 11/06/2009 How a WMS can help you increase profit during economic downturn Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 8 June 2009 11/06/2009 Learn from the best: Strategic sourcing case histories Source: Purchasing.com 11/06/2009 New minister to oversee all major defence equipment purchases Source: The Australian, 8 June 2009. 11/06/2009 Procurement pros share best practices for buying in a recession Source: Purchasing.com, 30 April 2009. 11/06/2009 Smart Sourcing Summit: Managing Risk in uncertain times Source: Purchasing.com 09/06/2009 Auditor-General asked to scrutinise NZ Government's use of Microsoft Source: Computerworld 09/06/2009 BA, Sky and Sony sign prompt payment code Source: SupplyManagement.com, 28 May 2009 09/06/2009 Bad data: the problem with procurement Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, May 2009 09/06/2009 Beyond low prices: advice for tackling the recession Source: SupplyManagement.com, 28 May 2009 09/06/2009 Effect of changing commodity costs on H.J. Heinz' procurement Source: Seeking Alpha 09/06/2009 ERP buyer's guide Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive 09/06/2009 Five tips for driving a successful sourcing process Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, May 2009 09/06/2009 Five tips for driving a successful sourcing process Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 8 June 2009 09/06/2009 General Motors names top suppliers Source: SupplyManagement.com, 8 June 2009. 09/06/2009 Government procurement: unions to demand Australian goods price advantage Source: Brisbane Times, 1 June 2009 09/06/2009 More efficient supply chain will increase NZ's producitivity Source: Industry Search 9 June, 2009 09/06/2009 More videoconference, less business travel Source: SupplyManagement.com, 28 May 2009 09/06/2009 No excuses: Warranty and quality issues avoidable Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, 8 June 2009 09/06/2009 NZ and Gulf Cooperation Council begin fifth round FTA talks Source: MENAFN 09/06/2009 Progressive companies moving to Performance-Based Outsourcing Source: Puchasing.com, 27 May 2009 09/06/2009 Six best practices for P2P in a recession Source: Supply and Demand Chain Executive, May 2009 09/06/2009 Spotlight on the legal aspects of tendering Source: Construction Week Online, 20 May 2009 09/06/2009 SRM translates as 'supplier performance' for most companies Source: Logistics Magazine, 5 June 2009. 09/06/2009 Supply chains must consider consumer shopping habits Source: Transport and Logistics News, 28 May 2009 09/06/2009 The CPO's agenda 2009: Smart strategies for tough times Source: Aberdeen Group 09/06/2009 Volvo to shed 10 per cent of suppliers in restructure Source: SupplyManagement.com, 28 May 2009 03/06/2009 Last chance to register for next week's Smart 2009 Conference Australia’s leading logistics and supply chain conference is next week, so time is running out to secure your place alongside a ‘who’s who’ of the industry both locally and internationally. 03/06/2009 Mentoring opportunity for women in transport and logistics Nominations for the Australian Logistics Council’s next Women Moving Forward (WMF) mentoring program will now be welcomed until June 18. 02/06/2009 National OHS laws one step closer A newly agreed framework for uniform national Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws will address the current disparities and inconsistencies across Australian jurisdictions. 26/05/2009 ALC on the Move to Sydney or Canberra The ALC Board has been working to make sure that ALC, as Australia’s national umbrella body for Transport and Logistics (T&L), continues to focus on the top priorities and deliver the best results for members, the T&L industry and the Australian economy. 26/05/2009 Extract more cost savings from your procurement programs Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 16 May 2009 26/05/2009 Five Building Blocks for Successful Supplier Risk Management Source: Purchasing.com, 13 May 2009 26/05/2009 George Weston Foods' supply chain transformation Source: Transport & Logistics News, 14 May 2009 26/05/2009 IFPSMezine Highlights The International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management [IFPSM] is a federated international body of all 42 procurement bodies around the world. 26/05/2009 Myer's secrets of supply chain success Source: Transport & Logistics News, 14 May 2009 26/05/2009 SSCT Supply Chain Technology Show - Free pass Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney June 10 & 11 26/05/2009 Vaccine supply chain upgraded to cope with demand Source: Transport & Logistics News, 14 May 2009 26/05/2009 White Paper: Cut Transportation Costs for 2009 Source: Logistics Management, 14 May 2009 26/05/2009 White Paper: Debunking the Top Eight WMS Myths Source: Logistics Management, 14 May 2009 26/05/2009 White Paper: Dirty Little Secrets of TMS Source: Logistics Management, 14 May 2009 13/05/2009 2nd Annual Chemical Purchasing Summit - 17 & 18 September The conference will be held in Boston, USA and feature two days of market intelligence, sourcing best practices, and business networking opportunities designed specifically for chemicals procurement professionals. 13/05/2009 ABCC Executive Business Network Program - 22 May The Australian British Chamber of Commerce is holding an Executive Business Network Program in Melbourne on Friday 22 May 2009. 13/05/2009 Collaborative Forecasting: Planning for Recovery Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 27 April 2009 13/05/2009 Down economy poses challenges for high-tech sourcing Source: Logistics Management, 24 April 2009 13/05/2009 Fujitsu buys SAP consulting firm Source: Transport & Logistics News, 28 April 2009 13/05/2009 Have your say on taxation of logistics assets Source: Transport & Logistics News, 28 April 2009 13/05/2009 Import prices fall at fastest pace since Dec 06 Source: Industry Search, 20 April 2009 13/05/2009 Major Opportunities to Drive Cost Efficiencies Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 11 May 2009 13/05/2009 Managing Supplier Risk in a Down Economy Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 24 April 2009 13/05/2009 REACH Readiness Assessment Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 22 April 2009 13/05/2009 Red Hot Defence Market Growth Source: Scoop Independent News, 1 May 2009 13/05/2009 SMART Conference 2009 - Book Now Registrations for SMART Conference 2009, including the Awards dinner and Workshop sessions are still being accepted. 13/05/2009 Time To Rethink Public Sector Technology Source: Scoop Independent News, 29 April 2009 12/05/2009 Aussie ICT firms urges to focus on global opp. CeBIT Australia, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, May 12-18, 2009. 11/05/2009 Less than a month to go to SMART 2009 Conference Held every two years Smart Conference is the largest supply chain and logistics event staged in Australia, where practitioners share insight on the latest supply chain challenges facing businesses worldwide. 05/05/2009 Natural Gas solutions for heavy vehicles - 28 May Registrations are now open for the Natural Gas Solutions seminar, to be held on Thursday 28 May at DECA Training, Altona North. 04/05/2009 How the Swine Flu May Impact Supply Chains Source: Supply Excellence, 30 April 2009 04/05/2009 SCLAA Breakfast: Emergency Logistics - Victorian Police Perspective Registrations are now open for the SCLAA Emergency Logistics breakfast. The event is to be held on Thursday 28th May 2009 at Crown Entertainment Complex, Southbank. 29/04/2009 Massive top end railway project to proceed Source: Transport & Logistics News, 23 April 2009 29/04/2009 Qantas embarks on court action Source: Transport & Logistics News, 23 April 2009 27/04/2009 Guide to purchasing recycled paper out now Demand for paper remains high with Australians using 1.72 million tonnes printing and writing paper during the 2006/07 financial year. 23/04/2009 UK Government want apprenticeships in public contracts Skills Secretary, John Denham has today welcomed new Office of Government Commerce guidance to help Government departments encourage contractors to provide apprenticeships in all publicly let contracts. 21/04/2009 NT Government cuts procurement red tape Source: Government News, 18 March 2009 21/04/2009 Seven Ways to build your negotiating strength Source: Supply Chain Management Review, 1 March 2009 20/04/2009 MAV launches procurement centre Source: Government News, 6 April 2009 20/04/2009 Supply chain pros needed in third-world nations Source: Supply Chain Review, 8 April 2009 16/04/2009 Tim Costello to open SMART 2009 World Vision Australia chief executive Tim Costello has today been announced as the opening keynote speaker for Smart 2009 Conference, Australia’s leading supply chain and logistics conference. 15/04/2009 BTTB Australia speaker line-up announced What are the threats and opportunities for your travel programme in the current downturn? 14/04/2009 'Buy locally' policies are not tempting majority of buyers Source: Supply Management, 2 April 2009 14/04/2009 Advancing Women in the Supply Chain - 23 April 2009 Over 75% of the Transport & Logistics workforce is male, yet is it is globally proven that organisations with gender diverse teams are 20% more effective in profitability, productivity and innovation. 14/04/2009 Don't be a fool about safety Now is not the time to be a fool about safety in our logistics supply chain, which is why from today the Transport & Logistics industry can apply to become part of the National Logistics Safety Code (NLSC). 14/04/2009 Five steps to cost reductions in print procurement Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 4 March 2009 14/04/2009 Global service sector employment falls at record pace JPMorgan Global Services PMI, produced by JPMorgan and Markit Economics in association with ISM and IFPSM. 14/04/2009 Greater expectations of procurement in downturn Source: Supply Management, 5 March 2009 14/04/2009 Linking the CFO to Supply Chain Execution Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 4 March 2009 14/04/2009 Material handling industry demands insight into productivity As with most industries in the current global economic crisis, the material handling industry is under pressure to improve productivity and reduce costs. 14/04/2009 Procurement Practices 2009: Gauging Corporate Travel's Downturn Source: Business Travel News, 30 March 2009 14/04/2009 Supply Chain Survival Kit Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 28 March 2009 14/04/2009 The 21st Century Supply Chain Executive: Global and Green Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 6 April 2009 14/04/2009 Three must-have white papers from HighJump Source: Logistics Management, 26 March 2009 14/04/2009 Top Tips for Reducing Supply Risk Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 4 March 2009 09/04/2009 40 million-dollar Woolworths contract Source: Transport & Logistics News, 2 April 2009 09/04/2009 AirRoad breakfast series coming to Brisbane Source: Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, 6 April 2009 09/04/2009 Capability review shake-up Source: Supply Management, 2 April 2009 09/04/2009 Group Buys: Good for the Supplier and the Buyer Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 6 April 2009 09/04/2009 Logistics business revenues down 6.7 percent Source: Logistics Management, 4 April 2009 09/04/2009 Putting the value chain to work - 19 May 2009 Source: Transport & Logistics News, 31 March 2009 09/04/2009 The Logistics Management & Supply Chain Management Review Source: Logistics Management, 2 April 2009 09/04/2009 Transportation Procurement and Payment: Righting the Ship Source: Logistics Management, 3 April 2009 07/04/2009 IFPSM newsletter - third edition out now The International Federation of Purchasing & Supply Management [IFPSM] is a federated international body of all 42 procurement bodies around the world. 02/04/2009 15th IFPSM Summer School on Advanced Purchasing Research The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management is holding it's annual Summer School on July 2 - 7 2009 in Salzburg, Austria. 02/04/2009 SA Local Goverment Procurement Forum - 28 April 2009 Attention: Chief Executive Officers, Procurement Officers, Works Managers and Corporate Services Managers 26/03/2009 SCLAA announces new National Deputy Chairman The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) announced today that David Rogers has been elected by the Directors to take up the Position of National Deputy Chairman. 25/03/2009 World Bank vacancy for senior procurement specialist in Lebanon. The World Bank is seeking to recruit a Country Procurement Coordinator posted in Beirut, Lebanon. 24/03/2009 SCLAA Yum Cha Sessions - Register Now Book now for the SCLAA Yum Cha Sessions at the Melbourne Materials Handling Trade Show, Wednesday 1 April 2009. 23/03/2009 The SMART 2009 Awards - Registration extended until Friday Those wishing to showcase their company's exceptional performance at the supply chain and logistics industry's leading awards event, Smart 2009, have until Friday 27 March 2009 to register. 19/03/2009 Will good Supplier Relationship Management fall victim to the current recession? Source: Supply Management.com, 22 January 2009 13/03/2009 Supply Chain Planning For The Long Term Source: Transport & Logistics News, 12 March 2009 12/03/2009 Japan's Approach To Freight Management - 27th March 2009 Professor Eiichi Taniguchi, Department of Urban Systems, Kyoto University will discuss Japan's approach to Inner Urban Freight Management at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 27th March. 11/03/2009 Lean Logistics & Inovation Lunch - 20 March 2009 The presentation will focus on innovation management at LSP's being vital to the competitiveness of businesses in the sector. 10/03/2009 Benchmarking Counterfeit Components Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 10/03/2009 Don't Blame Customs For Delays Source: Transport and Logistics News, 10 February 2009 10/03/2009 Five Secrets Of The 21st Century Supply Chain Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 10/03/2009 Gauging The Expertise Of A Human Capital Provider's Service Offering Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 10/03/2009 Rail Will Help Achieve Reductions In Emissions Source: Transport and Logistics News, 3 March 2009 10/03/2009 Successful Integration with a Logistics Service Provider Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive 09/03/2009 Travel Management for Uncertain Times - Programme out now Australasia’s premier event for everyone who buys, manages or arranges business travel. 06/03/2009 CIPSA office closed 9th March. Monday 9th March is a public holiday in Victoria so the CIPSA office will be closed for the day.
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