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eWorld Purchasing & Supply is the UK’s longest-established and most comprehensive educational forum for procurement, sourcing and supply chain technologies - organised twice annually in association with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) and a range of other partners.

Since 2001, eWorld has provided valuable insights into the latest market developments, industry trends and new innovations to thousands of senior purchasing, finance and supply chain executives – as well as acting as an independent platform to share experiences with other users and leading suppliers.

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The economic downturn presents some unique opportunities for the purchasing and supply chain functions, with their contribution becoming increasingly important in the face of an extended recession. Fluctuating exchange rates and the unpredictable nature of the world’s major economies are likely to change some business dynamics forever - and the successful organisations of the future are likely to be those that find innovative ways of increasing efficiency whilst retaining a clear focus on cost-control and risk management.

Hence, the primary focus of next month’s eWorld will be on the application of best practice procurement and supply chain principles in unprecedented times, showcasing first-hand examples of best practice from a wide range of industries alongside thought-leadership and new innovations that will really make a difference over the next 2-3 years.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Next Generation Procurement: New Opportunities in Tough Times
- Duncan Jones, Senior Analyst, Forrester Research

Leading industry analyst, Forrester Research, offers a high-level perspective on the opportunities and risks presented by the latest purchasing & supply chain innovations, exploring how technology-enabled processes can be used to improve your enterprise's effectiveness in the context of the sudden economic downturn. Duncan Jones will also provide a valuable insight into the next generation of procurement systems, such as on-demand applications and the latest 'cloud' computing concepts.

Developing Suppliers to Reduce Risk & Control Costs
- The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)

As businesses batten down the hatches and prepare for the greatest global economic challenge of our time, it is easy to lose sight of the benefits of spending time and money in developing our suppliers. During tough economic times there is often a tendency for organisations to cut down on discretionary spend and relationship management budgets are likely to be cut.  Never has there been a better time to work with suppliers to develop more innovative ways of working, identifying ways to cut costs and waste and improve efficiencies; as well as ensuring security of supply as many businesses struggle to survive.

Sustainable Supply Chains in Action: The Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code
- Graham Randles, Programme Manager, Green Procurement Code / London Remade

Members of the Mayor of London’s Green Procurement Code have spent £379 million on green products and diverted 1.3 million tonnes of waste from landfill over the past eight years. In 2006 alone, the purchase of green products resulted in 175,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide savings, the equivalent yearly emissions of over 29,000 households. Find out how you can use this ground-breaking initiative to build more sustainable supply chains for the future.

REAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES

Steve Morgan, Chief Procurement Officer, Sellafield
Craig Cherry, Head of Procurement, Monarch Airlines
Nigel McKay, Head of Supply Chain Management, Bovis Lendlease
John McCarthy, Head of Procurement, SEGRO (Slough Estates Group)
Bob Nally, Purchasing Manager, Sandwell Homes
Roger Simpson-Jones, Director of Procurement, London Development Agency (LDA)
Richard Parsons, Service Head - Procurement, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Malcolm Dorman, Head of Procurement & Supply, Newham University NHS Trust
Paul Baigent, Group Purchasing Director, Aliaxis
Derek Halsey, Head of Purchasing, Metroline
Jon Crump, Procurement Director, Interserve Facilities Management
Tracey Healey, Director of Procurement, Gwalia Housing Association
Martin Blake, Head of Procurement & Supply, London Probation Board
Brian Leigh, Head of Procurement, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Vince Pross, Director of Procurement, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust

PLUS a wide range of briefings on the latest industry issues and new technology solutions.

Just one day at this important industry forum will keep you up-to-date with all the latest developments in eProcurement, eAuctions, online marketplaces, eInvoicing, electronic document management, business process transformation, ethical sourcing and supply chain management.

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