Last updated on 6 July 2010
Latest Business Bulletin
on June 2010 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)
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 June 2010 PMI and the previous five months, »»» Click here to view.
SIPMM Prize for Ngee Ann Polytechnic Graduation
Ceremony 2009
As with past year,
the Singapore Institute of
Purchasing & Materials Management Prize was presented to an
outstanding graduate in the Logistics Management programme at the Ngee Ann
Polytechnic Graduation Ceremony held on 14 May 2009. This year, the Singapore Institute of Purchasing &
Materials Management Prize was presented to Mr Cheng Pak Wing who
graduated with a Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology. (Click picture on
left)……….. Congratulations, Mr Cheng!
2009
Convocation has been joyously held on 15 August 2009. Congratulations to our graduates for their
achievements and special thanks to all our invited guests for being present at
the ceremony. We will be hosting the
2010 Convocation on 6 November 2010, stay tuned for more details!
SIPMM 2009 Convocation
SIPMM
hosted the 2009 Convocation Ceremony, in conjunction with the completion
ceremony of SCU graduates on Saturday, 15 August 2009. 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. »»»Click here to read on some of the
success stories of our Graduates.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING /
CONSULTANCY / CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES…
We
conduct 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 and 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.
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 will
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 BHUTAN,
INDIA, BANGLADESH, MONGOLIA, OMAN, just to name a few, who participated in our recent
training-cum-exchange programmes were impressed with the successes and
achievements of our local companies when they visited their plants in
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 2010
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. 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. |
Welcoming our new Honorary Fellow Member
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.
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.
