QLD Region
Welcome to the QLD Region Page
| QLD Regional Chair: | David Allen MCIPS |
| QLD Regional Vice Chair: | Alan Robertson MCIPS |
| Contact Email: | qld@cipsa.com.au |
| Click here for QLD Events | events@cipsa.com.au |
Latest News and Events
Mark your diary now for these QLD events coming up in 2008. More dates will arise, so remember to keep an eye out on the QLD Events page.
19 November - Brisbane - Networking lunch at Hudsons
Mark your diary now for these events coming up around Australia.
14-15 October - The 4th CIPS Australia Annual Conference (Melbourne)
29 October - CPO Agenda Masterclass - Fixing the links in the Supply Chain (Sydney)
29 October - CPO Agenda Masterclass - The Challenge of Sustainable Procurement (Perth)
30 October - Open Training - Supplier Relationship Management (Melbourne)
30 October - NSW Region Trivia Night at Lion Nathan (Sydney)
30 October - ACT Region - Capgemini Event (Canberra)
5 November - WA Region breakfast - Critical Factors in delivering Optimal Input Procurement
6 November - Fast Track Arbitration Event (Canberra)
7 November - Sustainable Procurement Presentation (Wellington)
12 November - CPO Agenda Masterclass - Fixing the links in the Supply Chain (Melbourne)
19 November - Networking lunch at Hudsons (Brisbane)
28 November - NSW end of year gala (Sydney)
28 November - ACT Region end of year dinner and drinks (Canberra)
Date for the diary: 2008 CIPSA Qld lunch – 19 November
Mark this date in your diary now, for a themed lunch “Influencing Key Stakeholders”, to be held at 12.30pm on 19 November at Hudsons, Level 17, Central Plaza Two, 66 Eagle St. There will be a key note presenter from BMA (BHP Billiton/Mitsubishi Alliance). More details will be released shortly.
QLD Regional Committee Survey
Dear Queensland CIPSA Member,
On behalf of the Queensland Regional Committee please find attached a survey seeking input into your requirements for professional development and expectation of the Queensland committee. The Committee currently organizes events on the basis of what the Committee feels may be attractive to the members. The Committee feels that this is not the appropriate direction and thus the consultative process. I would encourage you to complete and return the survey. The Committee undertakes to release the outcome and will incorporate the response into the 2009 Business plan.
Best Regards
David Allen MCIPS
Chair CIPS Queensland Regional Committee
To take the survey click here.
CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
CIPS Continuing Professional Development supports your development by providing an easy-to-use framework to help you plan and evaluate your learning. To find out more about this on-line learning tool, use the CPD Demo link here.
Careers in Transport and Logistics made easier via website
(Source: Queensland Transport, 30/9/08)
A newly launched website aims to educate job seekers on employment and training opportunities in the transport and logistics industry.
The Logistics Information Navigation Centre website will increase accessibility to career information for the transport and logistics industry, with the aim to educate job seekers on employment opportunities.
Queensland Transport’s Executive Director (Corporate Office), Jack Noye said the Queensland Government had been working closely with the transport and logistics industry to foster an innovative approach to attracting and retaining people to drive the industry forward.
Mr Noye said the innovative website was designed for the state through a partnership between Queensland Transport, the South Australian Freight Council and the Queensland Transport and Logistics Industry.
"With the amount of freight moved around the country expected to double by 2020, along with the global increase in demand for skills and labour, it is essential we work together to profile the industry for what it is, a dynamic and rapidly growing industry critical to the Australian economy.
"This website highlights the magnitude of the industry and the diverse opportunities it offers for people of all ages and at all stages of their career," Mr Noye said.
The website can be found at www.the-linc.com.au.
For more information about the Logistics Information Navigation Centre website and career opportunities in transport and logistics, contact Queensland Transport on 07 3117 5610 or industry.capability@transport.qld.gov.au.
SCLAA EVENT - Secrets of Success Global Cafe - 12 November
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) would like to invite you to attend our inaugural global cafe where you will have the opportunity to spend time with each of our speakers asking them questions about their secrets to success.
Gain insight, tips and techniques into each of these speakers successes and when the bell rings you move on to the next one! Start thinking about your
questions now and get ready for an informative morning event!
See the full invite attached here.
When: Wednesday 12 November
Where: Ballroom AB, Level 5, Hilton Hotel Brisbane (190 Elizabeth St)
Time: 7.00am arrival for a 7.30am start
Cost: CIPSA/SCLAA Members $75 inc GST, Non-Members $90 inc GST
RSVP: Please use the booking form attached (see page 2) or email officelogistics@sclaa.com.au (CIPSA not taking bookings)
Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference review
The Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference which took place from 31 July to 1 August, was regarded a huge success, with 400 delegates, including procurement, supply chain management and logistics professionals attending the event. CIPS again played a large role in putting together the procurement content for the conference.
The whole theme of the conference was based around the future and looking forward to the year 2020. Marcus Barber, Strategic Futurist opened the conference with the topic: “What does the future hold for your business?”
One of the highlights on day 2 was key note speaker and Gen Y expert Peter Sheahan who kept the audience entertained on understanding the mindset of Generation Y and the various ways employers can deal with Gen Y employees.
The conference also featured streams on Relationship Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Supply Chain 2020: People and Skills (which was facilitated by CIPSA MD, Jonathan Dutton), and also featured QLD Committee Chair Dave Allen.
The star trek themed dinner featured guest speaker and Brisbane Broncos legend, Steve Renouf. The night raised over $24,000 for juvenile diabetes.
The night also featured the first awards for Supply Chain and Logistics. CIPSA certificate member Desmond Roche, took the gong for the Transport & Logistics Future Leaders Award, for his contribution so far to the profession. Desmond works as a Commercial Analyst for Powerlink Australia, and has completed CIPS Level 3 through the Queensland Government Chief Procurement Office. Desmond is continuing his studies and is now undertaking Level 4.
Breakfast Provides Food For Thought
Minimising Global Procurement Costs/ Maximising Local procurement Opportunities
CIPSA Queensland were delighted that 70 people attended its breakfast event at the Sebel Citigate on 2 July. CIPS was fortunate to attract two presenters with extensive knowledge and experience in industry assistance and supplier sourcing programmes.
The event showcased strategies in minimizing global procurement costs and maximizing local procurement opportunities.
David Martin, Assistant State Manager for the Queensland State Office, outlined opportunities where the Australian Government’s business delivery division AusIndustry, is able to assist in minimizing business inputs. He provided valuable information to companies in relation to R&D tax concessions; the EPBS scheme which provides tariff duty concessions on eligible goods for significant projects and the Tradex scheme which provides companies with relief from Customs duty and GST on imported goods intended for re-export within 12 months and the new Clean Business Australia program.
In conjunction, Ben Matthews, Chief Engineer and Industrial Projects Manager with the Industry Capability Network Queensland (ICN) gave, for many present, their first real insight into the valuable service provided to government and the private sector by ICN.
Ben introduced guests to a network of suppliers in the Queensland region capable of supporting their businesses, as well as nationally through the ICN network. Hopefully, those in attendance are not only more aware of ICN’s services but appreciate the importance of making every effort to source locally based suppliers.
These presentations generated a forum for questions and answers. In fielding questions, some excellent examples of sourcing of local industry capability were provided.
The event also served as an opportunity for CIPS Australia to present an award to Griffith University in recognition of their Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) being granted MCIPS status. Graduates of this qualification who can evidence three years relevant work experience will be eligible to apply for MCIPS. The award was presented to Dr Louis Sanzogni, Head of the Department of Management, and Ron Fisher, a lecturer in the discipline. The first graduates of this course are expected in 2009.
With thanks to our sponsors. AusIndustry and ICN Queensland.
Contribute to your local news
Always considered yourself a bit of a Clark Kent? Procurement Super Hero by day, sleuth journalist by night? Well we would love to see your talent, and even if you don’t have the talent, we would still love to hear the gossip from your region. Got any news on movers and shakers, big contracts awarded, something local to your region, or country? Send in your article, or link to an article on the web and if we think its newsworthy we will publish it in the monthly newsletter. Deadlines for each newsletter is the last week of each month, so get in your submissions now. Submissions will be by-lined by agreement. Email news@cipsa.com.au with the subject line <Your Region> Newsletter Submission.
Meet your Chair and Vice Chair
Qld Chair: David Allen MCIPS
Project Controls and Procurement Team Leader, Santos Ltd
David moved to back to Santos (QLD) at the end of 2007, but was previously contracted to BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance through Turner & Townsend. David has spent the last two years on implementing investment systems and processes across the business. Previously David was the manager of strategic sourcing for Santos Ltd in Adelaide. David has an engineering background with a Post Graduate Certificate in Procurement and Materials Management from RMIT University.
Email David at qld@cipsa.com.au
Vice Chair: Alan Robertson MCIPS
The committee was delighted when committee member, Alan Robertson MCIPS, accepted the invitation to become the vice chair of the Queensland regional committee.
Alan is currently employed as the Contracts Coordinator - Services, Strategic Supply at CS Energy Ltd, Brisbane. He joined CS Energy in January this year after having gained experience as a Category Manager with Local Buy in Brisbane. His procurement career has taken him from Material Planner at Cummins Diesel to Buyer at Volvo Truck and Bus in Scotland, to Senior Buyer at Volvo Bus in Quebec, Canada. After a spell back in Scotland with BAE Systems, Alan then moved with his wife and family to Brisbane in April 2004 where he joined Volvo Commercial Vehicles as Purchasing Manager.
Alan achieved MCIPS via the Graduate Diploma route at Glasgow Central College of Commerce and sees Australia as a land of opportunity for the procurement profession.
Feel free to contact Alan at qld@cipsa.com.au
SCLAA events in QLD
SCLAA members and CIPSA members, will now receive member discounts at each associations events. Please see the attached list of SCLAA events for 2008. If you have any queries about SCLAA events email your query here.
