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You 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.

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Latest procurement news

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 Register for Nov LAA supply chain short course
The Logistics Association of Australia’s supply chain short course, Supply Chain Management - Agenda for the Future, runs in Sydney from 16-17 November and in Melbourne from 19- 20 November 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.   Back to business as usual from Tuesday 10th March.

05/03/2009 Melbourne Materials Handling Trade Show 31 March - 2 April
The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA), has announced a partnership with the MELBOURNE MATERIALS HANDLING Trade Show.

03/03/2009 SMART Breakfast Series Reveals Strategy Is Key
Attendees at this week’s Smart 2009’s Breakfast Series seminars received insights into the strategy secrets for ensuring supply chain and logistics organisations stay relevant and successful during the current recession.

28/02/2009 Four Tips To Rapidly Generate ROI From A WMS
Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 28 February 2009

28/02/2009 The "Skinny" on MRO Inventory
Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive, 28 February 2009

27/02/2009 Freight 2009 Industry Luncheon Wednesday 18th March
Guest Speaker, Minister for Roads & Ports, Tim Pallas MP will discuss the following:

25/02/2009 ALC Launch New Report- Who Moves Australia?
The report details workforce participation in the Australian transport and logistics sector.

24/02/2009 Business Performance and Priorities in the Downturn
Source: Australian Institute of Management - Survey Results

20/02/2009 Procurement in China - PODCAST of Latest Developments
Peter Day from BBC Radio 4's In Business meets Liam Casey from PCH International to find out about Procurement in China and how its influce is rippling through companies and consumers all over the world.

18/02/2009 Carbon Reduction & Trading Conference 2009
The conference will be held 31 March - 2 April 2009 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

17/02/2009 CPRS Public Information Sessions To Be Held On 26 February Around Australia
The Federal Department of Climate Change is holding public information sessions around regional Australia regarding the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

17/02/2009 National Safety Code To Bring Safety To The Fore
Source: Transport and Logistics News, 17 February 2009

12/02/2009 Victorian Government Commits To Donnybrook Terminal
Source: Transport and Logistics News, 12 February 2009

11/02/2009 Economic downturn provides opportunity for better supply chain agreements
Businesses should use the economic downturn to take stock of their supply chain practices to make sure they are in a more advantageous position when the economy bounces back, according to a leading construction and infrastructure lawyer.

11/02/2009 Low-cost Country Sourcing's Long-term Impact
Seven best practices for developing and implementing an LCC sourcing strategy to gain competitive advantage in the current economy By Anurag Dixit
Source: Supply & Demaind Chain Executive

11/02/2009 UK MP's call for a Procurement Minister
In the UK yesterday an Early Day Motion was put down in the UK House of Commons calling for a Procurement Minister.

10/02/2009 Queensland industry to benefit from Skills Formation Strategy project.
The Department of Education, Training & the Arts (DETA), in collaboration with the SCLAA, has just announced a Skills Formation Strategy (SFS) project for the Transport & Logistics (T&L) industry in Queensland.

09/02/2009 Attend as a Trade Visitor at Avalon Airshow 2009!
You are invited to attend the 2009 Australian International Air Show and Aerospace & Defence Exposition.

09/02/2009 Invitation to dinner with Professor Martin Christopher, Cranfield University UK
Victoria University's Institute for Logistics and Supply Chain Management will hold it's annual profile dinner on Thursday 5 March 2009.

06/02/2009 Supply Chain Leaders Tackle Economic and Environmental Challenges at SMART 2009
From the future of transportation fuels to the outlook for offshoring, Smart 2009 Conference will tackle the major issues facing supply chains in a time of increasing economic and environmental uncertainty.

05/02/2009 Teach Your Drivers To Save You Money - And The Environment
Eco-Drive Program gathering momentum
Source: Transport & Logistics News

03/02/2009 The 2nd CIPSA Category Management Forum - Sydney 25th,26th & 27th March
Category Management - the next big thing or simply a fad surfing the boardroom?

20/01/2009 National Heavy Vehicle Laws Inch Closer
The Australian Government will hold a series of meetings with the trucking industry in January and February about its plan for national trucking laws.
Source: Transport & Logistics

20/01/2009 New South Wales Health entering the age of e-procurement
Sterling Commerce, an AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) company, today announced it will supply a standards-based e-procurement hub solution to the New South Wales Department of Health (NSW Health). 
Source: Logistics

14/01/2009 Timor Finance Minister Focuses On Procurement
A State Visit to Victoria was recently undertaken by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Xanana Gusmao, along with his Finance Minister Emilia Pires, and a range of other Ministers.    

13/01/2009 John Tondut - New Role At DTF WA
CIPSA Chair John Tondut, will be responsible for creating a new business within the DTF, named "Building Management and Works".

06/01/2009 KEC International eyes Sri Lanka for possible major infrastructure projects
KEC International Limited, one of the largest power transmission Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in the world, is exploring opportunities in infrastructure development projects in Sri Lanka.
Source: Sri Lankan Daily News

01/01/2009 10 Smart actions to take in a recession
Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive

01/01/2009 Back-up supply chain plans essential in uncertain times
Businesses should draw up robust contingency plans to deal with any scenario.
Source: The New Zealand Herald

01/01/2009 Diving Diesel Prices and Sinking Carrier Capacity
In the short term, any company that is still shipping should be in the driver’s seat on prices.
Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive

09/12/2008 US Military Tries, Again, to Improve Its Acquisition
On the eve of a new Presidential administration, the US military is launching another acquisition reform effort, with new guidelines for weapon procurement.
Source: Defence Industry Daily

04/12/2008 International standards governing the use of radio frequency identification have been revised.
ISO/IEC standard provides common international framework for RFID frequencies
Source: International Organisation for Standardization  

 


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