Purchasing and supply chain management seminar July 21, 2010

What? Seminar / open evening

Where? The Old Fire Station, The Crescent, Salford campus

Who for? People working in purchasing and supply chain management or those interested in pursuing a career in this area

How much? Free but email v.hartley@salford.ac.uk or ring 0161 295 3547 to reserve a place

More info: Salford Business School and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) invite you to attend a purchasing and supply chain management seminar where the focus will be on the associated risk of extending supply chains internationally. The event will look at the risk to quality, the security of your technology and reliability.

The event is free to attend and is being held to promote a series of CIPS accredited study programmes at Salford Business School commencing in September 2010. Salford Business School will offer the Foundation, Advanced and Graduate Diplomas (Levels 4, 5 and 6) in Purchasing and Supply. Those attending the event will can register their interest in enrolling on these programmes on the night.

This event will be relevant to anyone who works in purchasing and supply chain management and also for those interested in pursuing a career in this area. It is an opportunity to increase existing skills and knowledge, meet and learn from specialists and find out more about the flexible study programmes offered by the Salford Business School accredited through CIPS. There will also be an opportunity to network and talk with like-minded professionals over refreshments.

Our keynote speaker, Dave Bennett, will provide valuable insight and proven strategies to help those attending manage the extension of supply chains without sacrificing performance or quality.

Itinerary:

4:00pm - 4:30pm Arrival and Refreshments
4.30pm - 4:40pm Introduction
4:40pm - 4:50pm Overview of CIPS
4:50pm - 5:00pm Course Information
5:00pm - 5:45pm Keynote Presentation
5:45pm - 6:00pm Q&A session
6:00pm - onwards Buffet and networking

Speakers:

Stuart Wells
Director of Management Development Programmes, Salford Business School
Welcome and introductions

Kevin Hickman
Education Network Manager, CIPS
An overview of the CIPS

Xiang Li
CIPS Programme Leader
Information on the courses offered by Salford Business School.

Dave Bennett
Professor of Technology Management, Aston Business School
Effective management and extension of supply chains internationally