VIC & TAS Events
Upcoming Events in Victoria:
Leaders & Laggards event, 13 August 2008 - Melbourne
Be the first to learn about and participate in discussion regarding the key insights from the research.
An overview of the CIPSA - BOMweb - Vertical Talent Research Report on the Use of Technology in Procurement.
The objective of this event will be to identify key insights and trends from the research, provide valuable learning via live case studies, and provide useful recommendations for organisations at all stages of technology adoption.
Featuring guest speakers and survey participants: Michael Morpeth (NAB) and John Perrott(National Foods)
Location: Cliftons - Level 1/440 Collins St Melbourne
Date: Wednesday 13 August 2008
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start
Costs: CIPSA members $25, Non-members $35
RSVP: Email events@cipsa.com.au by 11 August to reserve your spot.
Catering: Drinks and nibblies provided
With thanks to the sponsors BOMweb and Vertical Talent
Open Training Courses & other event dates for Victoria in 2008 are as follows:
18th July - Supplier Relationship Management (1)
28th July - Socially Responsible Procurement
5th August - Reducing Total Cost
6th August - Effective Expediting
13th August - Leaders and Laggards event
4th September - Fundamentals of Contract Law
8th-9th October - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement Skills
30th October - Supplier Relationship Management
New date coming - Business Negotiation
Other courses you may be interested in:
7th-8th Aug - Contract Law Masterclass (Sydney - SOLD OUT)
10th September - Tender Evaluation (Perth)
Contact training@cipsa.com.au to register your interest for any courses.
All courses are available for "In-Company Training".
Experience an innovative environment to network and learn more about procurement’s hot topics.
Thanks to all who came to this very successful event. Please note, notes/slides from the night will be available shortly.
Knowledge Bites lunch time series. 
Knowledge Bites Lecture 21 May
Procurement Professionals and Competition Law
Many thanks to all who attended the Knowledge Bites Presentation on 21 May. Please see the attached presentations and Cartel article by Tony Mineely.
Presentation by Warren Scott - Mills Oakley Lawyers
Presentation by Tony Mineely - ACCC
Article "Cartels Conduct - What you need to know and some observations" by Tony Mineely - ACCC
Wrap up of Knowledge Bites #1, with Mr Ian Wheatley.
This first of the series featured Mr Ian Wheatley - Telstra Executive Director Procurement who presented on "Procurement - a Leading Edge Approach.
In his information session, Ian discussed Telstra's procurement challenges and solutions in not only building the world-first 3G network, but also Telstra's BPO with IBM Australia. Whilst Telstra is proud of its leading-edge status globally, it does come with the price of being the pioneer. A lot of lessons are learnt when you are the first, and the knowledge of these lessons are invaluable. Come and hear from the man who has ultimate responsibility for Telstra's 300+ procurement personnel, its procurement practice and execution, and engagement with IBM Australia.
>> Ian's presentation is available for download here.
>> The BusinessWeek Research Services "How to Make Indirect Procurement Outsourcing Work Effectively" is available for download here.
The following dates are also scheduled, with topics and speakers to be confirmed. Mark your diaries now for these dates.
Wednesday, 17 September - Topic TBC
If you would like to be a sponsor, speaker or venue host for an event we would love to hear from you. Email events@cipsa.com.au to register your interest.
