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Issue # 28 June 2008

CIPS Australia PMI/PSI/PCI Monthly Service for Members

CIPS Australia endorse the Performance of Manufacturing Index [PMI], Performance of Services Index [PSI] and the Performance of Construction Index [PCI] which are compiled monthly by the AIG. Other supporters include PWC and NTC Research. As a benefit for CIPS Australia members, these indices are available monthly from the CIPSA newsletter.

PMI report -MAY08
PSI report - MAY08
PCI report - MAY08

CIPSA/PI Indirect Category Indexes and Benchmarking Reports

Achieving value for money is a common goal for procurement departments. PI undertakes diagnostics of the procurement function and processes of organisations against value for money criteria, that assist organisations to move towards best procurement practices. A starting point is an analysis of a procurement department’s workload-see (attachment 1) CIPSA/PI benchmarking (attachment 2) can assist procurement professionals to build a case for adopting better processes and practices.

Open Training Courses Booking Out Quickly

Courses are filling up quickly for CIPSA’s 2008 Open Training programme. Book now to secure your place!

17-18 July - Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management

28-29 August - Stakeholder Influencing Skills

6th October - Supplier Relationship Management

24th October -Effective Expediting

Brisbane Breakfast function, 2 July 2008

Topic: Minimising Global Procurement Costs/ Maximising Local procurement Opportunities.... Read more

2008 Supply Chain & Logistics Conference, Brisbane, 31 July - 1 August

With a theme of “Moving Forward: Supply Chains of the Future”, the 2008 Supply Chain & Logistics Conference is expected to be the biggest Supply Chain and Logistics event ever held in Queensland.... Read more

Queensland committee farewells Vice Chair

Billie Gorman has announced she will be leaving to Queensland committee of CIPS.... Read more

Supply Chains of the Future – VIP Invitation Only

This is an exclusive invitation to attend an interactive workshop designed for a limited number of Senior Executives.... Read more

CPO Agenda Masterclass Starting July

CIPS Australia is set to run a series of CPO Agenda Masterclasses throughout the 2008 business season.... Read more

CIPSA’s 2nd Annual Procurement Professional Awards – you’ve got to be in it to win it!

The CIPS Australia Procurement Professional Awards recognises the best people the profession has to offer and the best procurement practices in place by innovative organisations.... Read more

CIPSA National Essay Competition – start writing now!

Would you like the opportunity to win $2000 plus an all-expenses paid trip to the 4th Annual CIPS Australia National Procurement Conference in Melbourne, October 2008.... Read more

May CIPS Exams a Big Success

CIPS qualifications are assessed, with members required to sit for examinations in order to complete each level.... Read more

The Knowledge Club Issue 10 out soon

The next issue of The Knowledge Club will be released in the coming week.... Read more

End of Financial Year Training Opportunities

Plan next year’s training with CIPSA end of financial year specials.... Read more

APCC launch new capability guide at PSPF3 event

The 3rd Public Sector Procurement Forum proved another successful CIPSA conference event at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on 21-22 May 2008.... Read more

CIPSA/Purchasing Index Specialist Interest Group

CIPSA has joined forces with Purchasing Index to offer members the opportunity to be involved in a 12 month specialist interest group for the industrial consumables category.... Read more

Women In Procurement forum, Melbourne, 19-20 June 2008

There’s still time to book for the “Women in Procurement” forum, which will provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the advancement of women within the procurement profession.... Read more