CIPSA Conferences Special Interest Forums 2010
Special Interest Forums will provide procurement professionals with the opportunity to explore specific subjects with a level of detail previously unavailable. There are two types of Special Interest Forums on the radar:
- Topic Specific Forums (eg: Outsourcing, LCCS)
- Category Specific Forums (Coming in 2011)
Use of Technology in Procurement (Programme out now)
25th November 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
A slightly different event format to those usually produced by CIPSA Conferences, this event will allow delegates to hear from the experts about what technology can do to improve their procurement functions. The programme will also feature case studies from people who have already travelled particular technology paths, explaining the real pleasures, pains and benefits they have derived from their journey. This event will also have dedicated time built in for delegates to view and assess technology demonstrations from leading suppliers.
Use of Technology in Procurement (Programme out now)
30th November 2010
The Crowne Plaza, Auckland
A slightly different event format to those usually produced by CIPSA Conferences, this event will allow delegates to hear from the experts about what technology can do to improve their procurement functions. The programme will also feature case studies from people who have already travelled particular technology paths, explaining the real pleasures, pains and benefits they have derived from their journey. This event will also have dedicated time built in for delegates to view and assess technology demonstrations from leading suppliers.
Previous Special Interest Forums from 2010
27th July 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
What is low cost country sourcing really all about? What are the issues that you need to consider when calculating the benefits of lower prices from overseas? What are the potential pitfalls? How do you start and where do you go? All of these issues and more will be addressed at this one-day Special Interest Forum in Sydney.
28th July 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
Outsourcing non-core functions is all the rage in some quarters. When it comes to procurement, what are the benefits and potential pitfalls and how do you make the business case to outsource? What sort of outsourced models are available and what do you need to know before engaging with them?
3rd August 2010
The River Rooms,
Crown Palladium, Melbourne
One-day conference, focussing on sustainable and socially responsible procurement. While the likelihood of a CPRS in the near future has diminished, sustainability is still firmly on the corporate agenda.
