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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 08/03/2010 We need procurement's support, say CFOsSource: 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 NestlĂ© 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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