This decade, more changes are taking place in the areas of supply chain management, supply management, supply network management, buyer/supplier alliances, and virtual corporations leading to new concept such as supplier ecosystems. Now World Class Purchasing & Supply chain management is the “front-line” offense to contain costs and improve the bottom line through reduced costs. And supply chain management has as much or more impact on the organisation’s return on assets than does any other business function.
At this session, Mr. Bernard Gracia will share his view on “The Future of Purchasing, major threats and opportunities”, its implications for purchasing and supply managers, and on cultivating top talent in a challenging China market.
Breakfast refreshments will be provided.
Speaker
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Mr. Bernard Gracia
Director and Dean, European Institute of Purchasing Management
MBA, University of Austin, Texas
Graduated from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux, France |
EIPM in Brief
The EIPM was created in 1990 by top global blue chip organisations to develop research, education and training. The EIPM is today considered as one of the leading educational centres in Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management in the world.
Though the modular course design, EIPM delivers three levels of Certification, Master of Science and MBA for executives which is available in Geneva and Shanghai. EIPM also designs and deploys customized training sessions in 9 languages thoughout the world for top global companies.
Agenda
08:00-08:30 - Registration & Refreshments
08:30-08:35 - Introduction from European Chamber
08:35-09:15 - Presentation from Mr. Gracia
09:15-10:00 - Q+A followed by networking
Event Terms & Conditions
Please note that, though all are welcome to attend our events, we strongly recommend that you register online with us in advance so that we can keep you updated on any changes in the event schedule. From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to change the time or venue of an advertised event. So please do let us know by registering online if you plan to attend an event so that we can keep you informed.
To register for this event please register before 18:00pm on 8th March. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 48 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at pnordin@europeanchamber.com.cn