THE CIPS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION 2010

The procurement professional's learning event of the year returns with a brand new programme featuring, the Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo and John Timpson, Chairman of Timpson Ltd, in association with our headline sponsor Office Depot.

The conference and exhibition will be held at Kings Place in central London on 23 September. The theme
‘Driving Business, Delivering Opportunity, Directing the Future’, will cover a range of issues facing buyers including profile raising, gaining influence, reputation, relationships, and innovation. It will provide a
central forum for sharing positive experiences and best practice for those working in a much altered
environment.

Latest conference news

Portillo on the spot Michael Portillo, former MP and now a broadcaster and media commentator, will be speaking at this year's CIPS Conference. Steve Bagshaw quizzes him on purchasing, politics and profile-raising. 29 July 2010
He's a sole man A sure-footed approach to business and buying has made John Timpson a trusted source of management advice, finds Rebecca Ellinor 29 July 2010

Supply Management news

Poor price visibility leads firms to overspendManufacturers, distributors and retailers will overspend by $415 billion this year on transportation, technology, telecoms and energy. 02/09/2010
Slump in house building slows construction growthReduced growth in house building is weighing down the UK construction sector, which is experiencing a slowdown in expansion for the third consecutive month. 02/09/2010
Automotive suppliers seek cost recovery on raw materialsSuppliers to automotive manufacturers are seeking contractual changes to take account of rising raw material costs. 02/09/2010
SM blog highlights EU buying laws controversyA debate over the value of EU public procurement rules, and whether they should be scrapped, has been raging on the SM website. 02/09/2010
Threat of public spending cuts slows manufacturing growthUK manufacturing is growing at its slowest rate in nine months, according to the latest Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index. 01/09/2010