February 2008
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Contents
- CIPS Australia Launch 2008 Open Training Programme
- The Category Management Forum
- Win your way to a CIPSA conference of your choice!
- CIPSA is 3!
- New CEO appointed
- PP17 out now
- Exam deadlines
- IPSERA Conference
- Women in Procurement Conference – 19-20 June, Albert Park.
- Get the latest CPO Agenda articles online – Free!
- CIPS Qualifications – are you moving up the ladder?
- Changing Details?
- Join the Co-op today… for great bookshop savings.
- Movers and shakers around Australia & New Zealand
- CIPS Gossip
- Local Procurement News
- News from Abroad
CIPS Australia Launch 2008 Open Training Programme
The CIPSA open training programme for 2008 offers a wide range of non-assessed training courses designed to enhance procurement skills and disseminate professional knowledge quickly and easily.
This year CIPSA is offering 100 courses in 9 locations with 15 topics to choose from. Four topics are completely new for 2008 – Supplier Evaluation, Risk Management, Fundamentals of Contract Law and Effective Expediting. Five of the 15 topics this year have been redesigned with improved content and clearer positioning for 2008. All courses form a part of a tiered system and have been categorised to make selection easier from Introductory to Masterclass level.
To view a list of courses available visit the 2008 Open Training Page on www.cipsa.com.au or click on the direct link here. Of course, all of these courses and many others are available on a private ‘in-company’ basis – simply call the CIPS office in Melbourne on 1300 765 142 or +613 9629 6000 for more details.
See the full 2008 Open Training Calendar here.
Download the full PDF brochure here (1.8 MB) (PDF)
Download an electronic booking form here. (Word).
The Category Management Forum
Conference: The Category Management Forum, 13-14 March 2008, The Grace Hotel Sydney
Following a very successful 2007 conferencing season, the 2008 CIPSA conference programme commences with the CIPSA Category Management Forum on the 13th & 14th March at The Grace Hotel in Sydney. This event is designed to offer a practical, hands-on programme for indirect category managers. The seminars will be a mix of one and two hour sessions depending on the category and the complexity of the subject or market. Seminars will include key insights, market dynamics and the practices to ensure an optimal buying performance in each of these specialist areas. The conference will also feature a networking dinner on the evening of Thursday 13th March.
With economic conditions forecast to weaken as we move into 2008, many organizations will re-focus on controlling or cutting costs associated with indirect categories. Successful indirect management as a whole can put real “runs on the board” with stakeholders and help the procurement team gain real credibility.
Registration for the conference has been designed to allow delegates to select and register for those parts most relevant to them, with full two-day, one-day and half-day tickets available. For full programme and registration details please visit the link here.
Win your way to a CIPSA conference of your choice!
CIPS Australia is giving you the chance to win a trip to the CIPSA conference of your choice. The prize covers return economy flight and accommodation for up to two nights at the conference venue hotel. To be eligible to enter you must have attended any of the national CIPSA events since November 2005 (including QSCC). To enter simply send in your filled response to the sentence below to: marketing@cipsa.com.au by 5pm on Friday, 29 February 2008 for your chance to win.*
| “I attended the __________ conference in [month/year] and thought it was great because…………………………………………………………” |
*For further details please refer to competition terms and conditions in edition 17 of Procurement Professional, or click here.
Key Conference Dates for your diary:
13-14 March SYDNEY – The Category Management Forum
21-22 May CANBERRA – The 3rd Public Sector Procurement Forum
12 June AUCKLAND – The CIPS New Zealand Strategic Procurement Forum
19-20 June MELBOURNE – Women in Procurement Conference
19 August ADELAIDE - Strategic Procurement Forum
21 August PERTH - Strategic Procurement Forum
14-15 October MELBOURNE – The 4th CIPS Australia Annual Conference
CIPSA is 3!
The 10th January 2008 marked the third anniversary of CIPS Australia, following the 75th anniversary of CIPS itself last year. It’s first three years of operations have been challenging and demanding, but also a successful start for CIPS in Australia, thanks to the contributions of a wide range of stakeholders.
To commemorate the achievements of the first three years a special triennial report has been produced detailing the highlights of CIPSA’s three years brief existence. The three year report for members is inserted in this issue of Procurement Professional and further copies are available free of charge for members from the Melbourne office during Victorian business hours. It will also be available for download on the About Us page on the CIPSA website www.cipsa.com.au or click on the direct link here.
There will be no MDs quarterly update released this month, as you will receive a copy of the CIPS Australia 3 year report in the current issue of Procurement Professional magazine. Call CIPSA to obtain a copy if you did not receive yours, or email info@cipsa.com.au .
New CEO appointed
CIPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Sperryn as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simon joins CIPS in January and will initially work with out-going CEO Ken James to ensure continuity and an in-depth induction over the coming months. Ken will retire at the end of March after 10 years at CIPS.
With 25 years experience as CEO of business representative bodies at local, regional and national levels in the UK, Simon brings with him extensive experience in both commerce and education.
PP17 out now
The February/March issue of Procurement Professional Magazine is now available and includes the following content:
• Win a trip to a CIPSA conference of your choice.
• Results of all past conferences, the 2008 programme and your chance to win.
• Three years of features - A wealth of professional knowledge at your fingertips.
• Nintendo Wii - Lessons from Christmas stock-out woes
• CIPSA’s Three Year Plan 2008-2010 - The plans for moving forward.
• CIPSA examinations - What you can achieve, how and where.
• Supplier Appraisal - Adding value through better selection methods.
• Procuring in China - Four key issues for procuring in China.
• Last Word - Giving the environment a voice
Exam deadlines
External examinations are currently offered in May and November each year. When you are registered as an active student, you will be sent an examination enrolment form well in advance of the closing date for each series. Available examination centres and fees will be clearly shown and you will have a choice of early bird, standard or late fees. These fees may change from time to time and are updated on this website.
Exam closing dates are as follows:
Earlybird entries 17 February 2008
Standard entry 17 March 2008
Late entries 4 April 2008
(exceptional circumstances)
Visit http://www.cips.org/documents/Timetable_May_2008.pdf for full details on exam dates.
IPSERA Conference
The procurement community in Australia and Professor Guy Callender of Curtin University of Technology invite you to the 17th IPSERA (International Purchasing & Supply Education and Research Association) Conference. CIPSA is a sliver sponsor of the conference, which is taking place 9-12 March 2008 in Perth. Attached is the conference brochure.
Women in Procurement Conference – 19-20 June, Albert Park.
Mark your diary now for a new event to CIPSA the calendar, “Women in Procurement” will provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the advancement of women within the procurement profession. While procurement has traditionally been a male-dominated profession, an increasing number of women have achieved success and recognition in recent years. What challenges do young women face trying to make their way in this male dominated environment and what lessons can be learned from those who have successfully gone before them? Although a full programme is not yet available, if you would like to register your interest for this conference email cipsa@bttbonline.com, or if you are interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor at this event, please email Andrew@bttbonline.com or phone Andrew Wynn on +61 7 5502 7326.
Get the latest CPO Agenda articles online – Free!
Click on the link here to read the latest newsletter from CPO Agenda Editor-in-chief, Geraint John, with links to some of the latest CPO Agenda articles, including the SRM feature, SRM: more than just a reaction to difficult times? There is also a SRM special collection of articles. Make sure you link up soon, as these articles are only available for a limited time. Don’t forget, CIPSA members are entitled to member discounts when subscribing to CPO Agenda – The Business review for Procurement Leaders. Visit www.cpoagenda.com for more information.
CIPS Qualifications – are you moving up the ladder?
CIPS is increasingly able to offer people a wide range of study methodologies from a range of providers including distance learning, e-learning, face-to-face classroom teaching, self study, online tutors, modular or flexible programmes, so individuals can choose what’s right for them. To further facilitate the delivery of these qualifications, CIPS Australia is continuing to accredit universities, training providers and government departments to deliver MCIPS, or CIPS levels (see table below).
The latest providers to be added to the list are:
Delivering MCIPS:
Southern Cross University – Master in Supply Chain Management and Masters in Professional Accounting/Master of Supply Chain Management double degree.
Delivering Levels 4 – 6 (MCIPS):
Contract and Tendering Services – CTS will deliver CIPS levels 4, 5 and 6 in Victoria and Tasmania.
Delivering Level 3
APICS – Australasia Production and Inventory Control Society
State Procurement Board, Government of South Australia
Delivering Level 5
CQU – Central Queensland University – Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management (retrospective).
Please consult the Education page on www.cipsa.com.au for the full listed of accredited programmes in Australia. When in doubt about any qualifications you may have, contact the Membership and Education Manager, Angelina Pillai via email education@cipsa.com.au or phone +61 3 9629 6000/1300 765 142 for more information.
Changing Details? Moving?
Every month CIPSA loses contact with many members who have not updated their details when they change jobs, or move house. Don’t forget to keep us in mind, just email membership@cipsa.com.au with your new details, to make sure you continue to get all of the latest information that your membership provides.
Join the Co-op today… for great bookshop savings.
To officially launch CIPS Australia's relationship with the Co-op bookshop, we have 50 copies to give away of “The Meaning of Everything”, by Simon Winchester, to the first 50 people to join the Co-op bookshop. Lifetime membership is only $20 (for individual or corporate membership), and gives you access to all CIPSA titles, study guides, and of course all of the other great Co-op products, including software, iPods, novels, cook books.
CIPS Australia will continually work with the Co-op to bring members specials on the latest procurement and supply chain titles, to help you with you day-to-day job or CIPS studies. Co-op members always receive great discounts, ranging from 10-40%, so your membership fee will often pay for itself in your first purchase.
Members can order online, by mail order, or in person. The official store for CIPS Australia's books, is the Legal and Professional Bookshop at Shop 2, 153 Phillip St, Sydney. Ph: 02 9232 2550. Email law@coop-bookshop.com.au
You can contact this store directly to see if a particular book is in stock, or you can buy online, or order through any other branch of a Co-op Bookshop, remember delivery is free, if you pick it up at a Bookshop, check out the website for locations in most states.
Join online, and send your details and reference number to events@cipsa.com.au with the subject line: ‘Co-op bookshop’ and the first 50 will receive their copy of the book, “The Meaning of Everything – The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary”.
John Gattorna has accepted an “Adjunct Professorship” with CIPS Australia. He will contribute and support all of CIPSA’s work on the professional agenda – specifically on Procurement’s evolving role within a supply chain context and with reference to the specific needs of the Australian and New Zealand marketplace. He will also raise the profile of Procurement as a topic within his new book –which is a 2nd edition/sequel to his recent best seller LIVING SUPPLY CHAINS. John will also formally join the CIPSA Steering Group.
Macquarie Supply Chain Executive Programme
John will running two 3-day short-courses, “Supply Chain Executive Program” in Sydney
on campus at Macquarie University in North Ryde. This program is both academically
rigorous and practical. Participants will understand and internalise models and
frameworks through engaging lectures and open discussion. Short break-outs in
syndicate groups will be used to maintain high energy levels. Your presenters, John
Gattorna and Martin Christopher, are both recognised thought-leaders and presenters
in supply chain management. The Supply Chain Executive Program will be of particular
interest to senior managers involved in the supply chain management process.
The two sessions are running February 13-15 and November 19-21 this year. So if
you have missed out on the February session, book now for November.
See the full brochure attached here.
Keith Trower, CIPS Deputy CEO has taken the opportunity to move on to his next challenge and will be leaving CIPS after nearly three years. Keith has contributed to CIPS’ business strategy with commitment and energy and has played a key part in the advancement of CIPS products and services including strengthened our Public Sector engagement both in the UK and internationally. Keith has also spent a substantial amount of time working towards building a stronger platform for CIPS Australia and the Collaboration Agreement with IPSA in South Africa and made a key contribution to these evolving operations.
Peter McNamara from Rio Tinto Procurement recently joined the CIPSA steering group.
Antoinette Brandi MCIPS (formerly at Tenix Defence) has left Tenix and is moving to Suzlon Energy as GM Supply.
Ian Buchan has moved from Energy Australia, and has now joined the ever expanding team at Qantas
Andrew Targett MCIPS has started a new position as Project Partner, Consolidated Properties Group. Andrew is a Steering Group member, and is looking forward to getting back in to Property, where his passions lie.
Steven Pelham FCIPS recently left his position of seven years as Manager Strategic Procurement with Edith Cowan University to join Rio Tinto Procurement as a Sourcing Specialist.
Mark Reynolds former CIPSA conference key note speaker, has moved from Accenture in Melbourne to join The Portland Group in Sydney.
Cassie Lawrence former QLD regional committee member has left Boral and the sunny skies of Queensland, for the big kangaroo in the sky down in Sydney.
Exam king Stephen Sherwood, Manager - Banking, Group Strategic Sourcing at Suncorp, undertook a massive workload last year with his CIPS studies and successfully passed the six exams he undertook in November as part of his Personal Development Plan (PDP). Stephen will now be entitled to use the Post-nominals MCIPS.
Amanda Lamont, Relationship manager at CIPS Australia has recently been appointed in a voluntary role with the Australian Red Cross. In her spare time and in times of crisis Amanda will act as Purchasing Officer for Emergency Services.
2008 Training Dates
Visit the Open Training page here for a list of training dates for 2008.
Events for 2008
Keep up-to-date with all the events happening at CIPS Australia. Simply visit the Events page on www.cipsa.com.au or click the direct link here.
Tanner to save with centralised spending
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Mark Davis Political Correspondent
January 18, 2008
THE Finance Minister, Lindsay Tanner, says the Federal Government may not be using its $30 billion annual spending power to secure the best possible deals from suppliers. He has asked his department to identify goods or services that would be cheaper to buy centrally. The move is part of a cost-cutting drive which Labor has embarked upon to help pay for its election promises while maintaining a strong budget surplus.
It represents an about-face on the Howard government's policy of decentralising responsibility for purchasing to the dozens of departments and agencies.
"I don't want to have the Department of Finance ending up managing the paper-clip purchasing of individual departments," Mr Tanner told the Herald. "But we do have every intention of producing a more centrally co-ordinated procurement model.
"This is a major reform agenda that will deliver substantial cost reductions in the medium term, but it will involve a lot of hard work, a lot of detail and, inevitably, some resistance from
individual agencies."
Mr Tanner would not put a figure on how much could be saved. But he said that with such a
large amount of spending each year, even a small saving in percentage terms would translate into a large dollar amount.
It would not be a "one size fits all" approach. "The Howard government decentralised way too much," he said. "We have no intention of centralising way too much because centralising can wipe out the incentive for agencies to innovate and undermine flexibility."
Qld government goes pineapples for green IT
(Source:Marcus Browne, ZDNet.com.au)
The Queensland government has announced plans to embark on a new green procurement strategy, after a procedural review led to the establishment of a green whole-of-government computing arrangement. As part of his announcement yesterday, Queensland's Minister for Public Works, Housing and ICT, Robert Schwarten said all government staff would now be expected to "think green" when engaging in procurements.
Woodside lets EPC contract for Pluto platform
(Source: Uchenna Izundu, Oil & Gas Journal)
LONDON, Jan. 11 2008
Woodside Energy has let a $24 million contract to the Eos joint venture for the design, engineering, procurement, and construction of its riser production platform for the Pluto LNG project off northwest Karratha, Western Australia.
The platform will export 1.6 bcfd of gas via a 36 in. subsea pipeline to an onshore single-train liquefaction plant having the capacity to produce 4.3 million tonnes/year of LNG. Under the initial phase, Woodside will develop Pluto with five subsea big-bore wells with flowlines to the production platform which will be moored with risers in more than 275 ft of water. Eos, a joint venture of KBR and WorleyParsons, has expanded the front-end engineering and design contract awarded in September 2006 into the engineering, procurement, and construction contract, with an option for execution services to include detailed design, procurement management services, and construction management assistance.
RAAF C17 purchase on time: Combet
(Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
January 18, 2008
A $2.2 billion project to buy four giant heavy-lifting Boeing aircraft has been completed on time and on budget, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement Greg Combet says.
14th IFPSM Summer School on Advanced Purchasing Research
July 3-8, 2008 - Salzburg, Austria
The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management will hold its 14th IFPSM Summer School on Advanced Purchasing Research is to be held between July 3 and 8, 2008 in Salzburg, Austria. The summer school is intended to: help participants in defining relevant research topics and powerful methods; provide a forum for talented young scholars from various regions of the world for exchanging ideas and establishing a research network; promote the profession of purchasing and materials management by contributing to the creation of high standard dissertation of the participants.
Please note the following deadlines:
Deadline for applications: May 1, 2008; deadline for submitting papers: June 1, 2008.
If you have any questions or suggestions whom to contact in your country, please do not hesitate to contact the School Secretariat. See more information attached in the brochure here and the Application form attached here.
Executives Online – New Interim Report
Executives Online announces the third bi-annual update of its market research publication on the UK interim management market, The New Interim Report.
Drawing on surveys among 100 corporate customers of interim management and more than 300 practicing interim managers, the report delves into such topics as the specific benefits clients derive from engaging an
interim manager, the reasons for interim managers being brought on, how slow permanent recruitment creates gaps in the executive team which leave businesses exposed, and interims in project and change management. The surveys build on 8 prior research initiatives over 5 years to illustrate trends and contrasts in the market.
Request and download yours today on the link here.
Wal-Mart Announces Next Steps in its Green Evolution
(Source: GreenBiz.com)
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 25, 2008 -- Wal-Mart wants to make its most energy intensive products 25 percent more efficient in the next three years. CEO Lee Scott outlined additional steps the world's largest retailer wants to take to improve its environmental footprint in a speech Wednesday. That includes strengthening environmental, social and ethical standards for its suppliers, some of whom could be paid more if they meet Wal-Mart's wishes.
U.S. Government Mandates EPEAT PC Purchases
(Source: GreenerComputing.com)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2008 -- Three major departments of the federal government have jointly announced a proposal that would require all new computer purchases to meet EPEAT standards for energy efficiency and toxics, a move that will likely have big effects on commercial and consumer buyers as well.
Spend Analysis Specialist Zycus Tackles the Strategic Sourcing Lifecycle
(Source: Supply & Demand Chain Executive)
Princeton, NJ — January 22, 2008 — Solution provider Zycus has built its reputation and market niche over the past few years by offering well-regarded software tools that make it easier for companies to tackle some of their toughest spend analysis challenges. Now Zycus is targeting the e-sourcing market with a new pair of solutions targeted at what the company sees as key challenges to greater adoption of e-tools within procurement and sourcing organizations, including ease-of-use, process deficiencies and an over-emphasis on e-auctions.
JAPAN: Kirin, Lion Nathan pool raw material purchases
(Source: www.just-drinks.com)
Kirin Holdings is teaming up with its trans-Tasman unit Lion Nathan to jointly purchase raw materials in light of commodity cost increases.
Will the food run out?
(Source: Tom Marchbanks, NewStatesman)
The weekly shop and the morning loaf of bread are becoming more expensive, but while most of us may barely have noticed, rising food prices are hitting the world's developing nations hard.
Trade Union warns MSPs should be wary of shared services saving cash
(Source: Peter MacMahon)
Scotland’s largest public service union has warned MSPs that relying on "shared services" to save money in the public sector will not work… The idea of shared services – where councils or health boards or other public sector bodies combine "back office" areas such as finance or procurement…
New Supply Chain Report to Address the State of the Industry in Australia
(Source: The Logistics Association of Australia)
The Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA) and leading international supply chain and logistics management consultant, Logistics Bureau, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement signalling the commencement of a definitive report on the state of the logistics and supply chain industry in Australia.
Formula for Success
(Source: Supply & Demand Chain)
Accenture study reveals need for chemical companies to capture, share supply chain best practices
New York — January 7, 2008 — Nearly two-thirds of supply chain professionals in the chemicals industry say their companies have no formal processes for identifying and sharing supply chain best practices, according to a study released last week by Accenture.
