Last updated on 3 Sept 2008
News & Information
The monthly issue of the SIPMM
Business Bulletin features the Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) and the
full information on the economic indicators.
For more information on the August
2008 PMI and the previous five months, »»» Click here to view.
SIPMM Convocation 2008 – 24 May 2008
SIPMM
hosted the 2008 Convocation Ceremony, in conjunction with the completion
ceremony of SCU graduates on Saturday, 24 May 2008. The important
ceremony witnessed and marked the successful completion of the various courses
for the graduates. Besides the graduates’ family members and friends, the
Institute also invited distinguished guests and professionals from the industry
to grace the solemn and joyous occasion. Book prizes sponsored by World Supply
Research Institute, SKF Logistics Services Asia, SIPMM as well as SCU Letters
of Commendation were awarded to graduates in recognition of their outstanding
performances.
Graduates
can view their memorable photographs right now.
Simply login www.rafflesstudio.com/graduation/login.asp
with the User ID and Password. Contact
your course administrator if you have forgotten the ID and Password.
Conferences
and Events relating to Purchasing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
In
line with the mission to lead professional purchasing, logistics, materials and
supply management in
Courses and Skills
Workshops in 2008
SIPMM has been the leading organisation providing professional training
and education on purchasing, materials, logistics and supply chain management.
»»» Click here to find out the upcoming
courses, ranging from certificate level courses to master’s degree courses, for
your 
professional development
and career advancement.
Our skills workshops have been receiving excellent feedback and comments
from industry-wide participants such as...“excellent & knowledgeable trainers and
facilitators with industry-relevant experience and expertise… highly
recommended workshops designed with exciting, unique & interactive
case-studies… strong administrative support from SIPMM….” etc…
Come and experience it yourself and do not miss out this opportunity to pick up
the essential skills and techniques, to be successful in your
organisation.
»»» Click here to find out more
on the SIPMM upcoming skills workshops.
Prestigious International
Award to Chairman of SIPMM Council
The International
Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM),
formerly known as International
Federation of Purchasing and Materials Management, the world body
registered in Switzerland and headquartered in Atlanta, USA, has conferred The
GARNER-THEMOIN AWARD 2004 – to the current Chairman of SIPMM Council,
Professor Philip Poh. Professor
Poh is the first Singaporean to receive the highest award of the world body
since its inception in 1976. The
Garner-Thermoin Award is presented to an eminent individual whose efforts led
to the advancement of professional procurement, supply and logistics
management in the global market place. According to the former
Director-General, Mr Jack Wagner, "the contributions made by Professor
Philip Poh to the profession are well recognised not only in the Asia Pacific
region but also globally, in over 40 countries where the world body is represented”.
Previous award winners include Dr Attila
Chikan, former minister of economy of Hungary; Mr James Wolfensohn, former
president of the World Bank, as well as Dr Lim Chong Eu, former chief
minister of Penang.
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Welcome to the World
Supply Research Institute (WSRI)
WSRI
is a joint collaboration between Southern Cross University (SCU) and
Singapore Institute of Purchasing & Materials Management (SIPMM). The prime
focus of the Institute is on supply chain management research, innovation and
organisational change.
The aims of WSRI are to enhance the understanding of the latest supply
chain management technologies for business enterprises and industry.
WSRI
activities include:
·
promotion of
education and training opportunities for supply chain management professionals,
·
the conduct of
research into supply chain management theory and practice,
·
provision of
consulting services to industry, and
·
the enhancement of
networks and linkages between specialist supply chain organisations and
industry.
WSRI, through its network
of experts and professionals, has strong connections with a number of agencies
and research institutions, both in
International Sourcing Benchmarking Study
·
Can the widely propagated trend to global sourcing
really be found in the procurement strategies of major businesses?
·
How do purchasing managers from different industrial
sectors see their chances on the international market?
·
Is global sourcing really an efficient measure to
stand up to the pressure of international competition?
·
Are the potentials of global procurement already
exhausted, or have the expectations not even been achieved?
·
What differences concerning the answers to these
questions exist between companies situated in European countries, Asian
countries or the
You can obtain the answers to these and other questions as a
participant in a large international global sourcing study of the
Meeting with Senior
Minister of State for Health and Information, Communication & The Arts
SIPMM has been identified
as a key organisation in the OCG (Outreach to Community Groups) - Professional
Groups. The Outreach Group leader, Dr Balaji Sadasivan, Senior Minister
of State for Health and Information, Communication & The Arts had invited
key representatives from SIPMM to participate in a two-hour dialogue session
with him. Members of SIPMM from the various industries attended this
dialogue session and discussed on issues and opportunities relating to
purchasing, logistics and supply chain management. Click here to view more.
Global
Web Survey on Procurement Futures
A
new global research initiative, launched in April 2002, will gather future
strategies from a range of sectors to show how purchasing may change between
now and 2005. The Procurement Futures web survey sited at (www.futurepurchasing.com) is a major
collaboration between 8 International partners (one of them being SIPMM). The
survey will identify emerging trends and potential challenges in making the
purchasing team a key corporate contributor.
Practitioners are strongly encouraged to visit the free site located at
(www.futurepurchasing.com) to
complete a series of short questions. This will give them an opportunity to
quickly benchmark their practice and future strategies in a quick and
confidential manner. Initial findings from the trans-national survey will be
placed on the survey website, and a summary report will sent to all that
participate.
