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Last Updated on 2 February 2012 |
News & Information ¯
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Latest Business Bulletin on January 2012 Purchasing Managers’
Index (PMI) Readings 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 January 2012 PMI
and the previous five months, »»» Click here to view. |
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SIPMM Convocation Ceremony - 12 November
2011 SIPMM hosted the 2011 Convocation Ceremony on 12
November 2011. This important ceremony
witnessed and marked the successful
completion of the various courses for our graduates. 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. Click here to view the 2011 Award
Winners. Congratulations to our graduates on
their achievements and special thanks to all our invited guests for being
present at the ceremony. »»»Click here to read
some of the success stories of our Graduates..... |
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SIPMM Prize for Ngee
Ann Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony 2011
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“What Others Say” feature - May/June issue
of The SME Magazine SIPMM Vice Chairman Lau Geok
Theng who is also the Associate Professor at NUS
Business School (Department of Marketing) wrote a “What Others Say” feature
in the May/June 2011 issue of The SME Magazine. It was for the Lead Article on “SMEs that
thrive among Goliaths”. »»» Click here to
read. |
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In-house
training/Consultancy/Certification Programmes SIPMM conducts in-house training for private and public organisations
(local as well as overseas) and these special, customised in-house training
programmes are designed and delivered at the organisation’s premises or at SIPMM training
centre. SIPMM also conducts joint certification with individual organisations
as well as joint training of the organisation’s manpower that have immensely
benefited many organisations. By working closely with the clients
in analysing their requirements, we design and develop solutions that address
their specific problems. Such an approach ensures that what is learnt during
the training can be more effectively transferred to the job and thereby
improves job performance. |
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SIPMM has been very successful in
facilitating and designing specialised training-cum-exchange programmes in
purchasing, logistics, materials and supply chain management for local and
overseas staff. In most of our
training programmes, we include educational field visits/plant tours to our
local companies (and their plants) as one of the modular highlights in the
training itinerary. Senior delegates
from countries such as |
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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 |
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Courses
and Skills Workshops in 2012 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 for your professional development and career
advancement. Our programmes have been receiving excellent
feedback and comments from industry-wide participants: “…the best training I have ever attended;
trainer is able to relate all the workshop topics to real-life scenarios and
generates interest in his humorous manner - at the same time, he is able to
impart his knowledge with the greatest impact…..excellent, professional and
knowledgeable trainer/facilitator with industry-relevant
experience/expertise…..workshop is lively and interactive and what I have
learned from the trainer has greatly helped me in my work…..highly
recommended courses designed with exciting, unique and interactive
case-studies…..after attending the courses organised by SIPMM, I feel more
confident in fulfilling my roles and responsibilities at work…..I have been
promoted after completing the diploma course and I am presently pursuing the
degree to further excel myself…..SIPMM lecturers and trainers have never
failed to motivate me to be successful in life, thank you so much…” Come and experience it yourself and do not miss out
this opportunity to pick up the essential skills and techniques from our team
of highly qualified and experienced trainers and facilitators. »»» Click here
to find out more on the SIPMM upcoming skills workshops. |
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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, Philip Poh, 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 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. IFPSM has also conferred another
prestigious international award, the IFPMM
LEWIS E. SPANGLER AWARD to two of our past Chairman of SIPMM Council, Mr Alick Chia (in year 2003) and Mr Stephen Ong (in year 2002).
The IFPMM Lewis E. Spangler Award is presented annually to one or two
persons, recognised by an international award panel as having rendered an
outstanding contribution to the profession.
According to the citation of the award, both Mr Chia and Mr Ong were conferred with a mark of highest esteem and
appreciation for their outstanding contributions to the development of
professionalism in the field of purchasing and materials management. |
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Mr Alick Chia has been granted
an Honorary Fellow Member during the recent Annual General Meeting held on 13
April 2009. Mr Chia had served as Chairman of Governing Council
from year 2001 to 2007. He is
currently the Managing Director of SKF Logistics Services
Asia. Mr Chia has more than 40 years of experience in
logistics and supply chain management. In 2003, Mr Chia was conferred
the International Lewis E. Spangler Award. This award is presented annually
to one or two persons, recognised by an international award panel as having
rendered an outstanding contribution to the profession. |
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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, ·
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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 To read
on the Winter Newsletter of School of Commerce and Management, Southern Cross University, please click here. |
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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.
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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
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Photographs taken at Past Convocation
Ceremonies
»»» Click below links to view:
Photos taken at the
2010 Convocation
Photos
taken at the 2009 & 2008 Convocations
Photos taken at the May
2007 Convocation
Photos
taken at the May 2006 Convocation
Photos
taken at the July 2004 Convocation
Photos taken at the November 2001 Convocation
Photos
taken at the April 2001 Convocation
Photos
taken at the November 2000 Convocation