Calendar of Events

The SA/NT business plan, event calendar and professional development issues are being presented to the full CIPSA Steering Group in Melbourne on 7th December. These topics will be shortly endorsed by the National Office. The SA/NT exciting calendar of events will cover a broad range of contemporary procurement and supply chain management topics. The primary role of the region is to help individuals get better at their job, develop themselves and feel part of a supportive community.

First Regional Event

The inaugural SA/NT event was held on the 23rd November at the ASC Building (previously known as the Australian Submarine Corporation), and was widely attended by 48 procurement professionals and peers alike. The event included a SA/NT Region introduction, overview of the business plan and event program plus a site tour including an opportunity to see the ‘Collins Class Submarines’. The Supply Chain Manager, Simon Ridgeway addressed “the Challenges of Defence Procurement”. A great afternoon was had by all!

2006 Event

The next event happening in SA/NT Region will be in January at a venue to be determined. The event will be based on education and career with an overview of membership categories, education providers and career opportunities. Keep posted for the details in December!!

Annual Members & Professional Associations Survey

This week is the last chance to respond to our CIPSA member survey. Simply go to www.beaton01.com and follow the links or respond to the link in our last email of 25th November.

The survey is run by Beaton Consulting on behalf of 20 not-for-profit organizations in Australia and will provide valuable member feedback for CIPSA after out first year and benchmark our performance against the other participants.

Respondants could win one of 12 substantial prizes – including two $2,500 vouchers for Peppers Resorts.

CIPSA Launch PMI service for members

CIPSA are delighted to launch their endorsement of the Performance of Manufacturing Index [PMI] and Performance of Services Index [PSI] which are compiled monthly by the AIG. Other supporters include PWC and NTC Research.

As a new benefit for CIPSA members, these indices will be e-mailed directly to all members on the 5th working day of each month as a new CIPSA member benefit. Members wishing not to receive this new monthly service are free to unsubscribe by reply or by emailing directly to info@cipsa.com.au

CIPSA Office closing for Christmas

After an amazing first year with almost 2000 members on board, a successful conference under our belt and a challenging new year ahead, CIPSA is closing their office for a short break to recharge our batteries! From the 23rd December to the 9th January, CIPSA will officially close. Queries can be made to info@cipsa.com.au, or leave a message on our 1300 765 142 number which will be attended to on the 10th January. If an urgent matter must be attended to, please contact 0404 452 861 during this period. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year!

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