SHIPS, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES AT 2010 SAPICS CONFERENCE

The Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

There won't be planes, but ships, trains and automobiles all feature in presentations at this year's SAPICS Conference. In the run-up to the event, SAPICS - The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa - has announced that the 2010 Conference features an exceptional and balanced line-up of international and local speakers with insights to share with professionals from every area of the supply chain field, including transport and freight, as well as the automotive industry. It takes place at Sun City from July 25 to 27 (inclusive), and is held in collaboration with the Supply Chain Council.

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FMCG AND RETAIL CHALLENGES IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT SAPICS CONFERENCE

The Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

Imagine improving your customer service by 40% in just 18 months? This was achieved by Cadbury South Africa, and delegates at the 2010 SAPICS Conference and Exhibition for supply chain professionals can expect to find out how to emulate this success in their own businesses.

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SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS AND BEST PRACTICES IN ABUNDANCE: SAPICS SECURES OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain and Operations Professionals

In the run-up to its 32nd Annual Conference and Exhibition, SAPICS - The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa - has announced that this year's event features an exceptional and balanced line-up of international and local speakers with insights to share with professionals from every area of the supply chain field. With presenters discussing everything from trains, ports and automotive spares, to chocolate, publishing and government departments, the 2010 SAPICS Conference will have something for everyone. It takes place at Sun City from July 25 to 27 (inclusive), and is held in collaboration with the Supply Chain Council.

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That's the message from Ken Titmuss, director of SAPICS (The Association for Operations Management of Southern Africa), who was recently invited to France, to share SAPICS's AEP (Authorised Education Provider) system with FAPICS, its French equivalent. SAPICS has honed its AEP system over the years to get to the point where, today, its industry-specific education programmes are offered throughout South Africa and as far afield as Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania, through a growing network of AEPs.

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GO EAST, YOUNG MAN, GO EAST

American newspaper editor Horace Greeley is famously credited with advising young Americans seeking their fortunes in the 1800s to "Go West, young man, go West". Today, successful businesses and forward-thinking entrepreneurs are increasingly looking to the East to make their fortunes and give their enterprises the edge over competitors. China is currently where it's all at, but it is a complex market that needs to be carefully navigated with the requisite tools and knowledge.

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COLGATE PALMOLIVE CHOOSES BIZZPRO AND SAPICS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION

SAPICS AEP (Authorised Education Provider) BizzPro was recently selected by Colgate Palmolive to run a pilot skills development programme for its inventory controllers and production planners. And, reflecting the value and relevance of the SAPICS supply chain education programmes, the association's PPIM (Principles of Production and Inventory Management) was chosen as the preferred course to provide this team with the requisite skills and knowledge.

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