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The continued growth in Asia has meant that there will be a bigger focus on how organisations secure supply at best cost while adhering to the increasing spotlight on corporate social responsibilities in the procurement department.

The 9th Annual Procurement Asia Summit has been designed in consultation with CPOs and heads of procurement to address the following key topics:

• Ensuring compliance with multiple internal & external requirements and regulations

• Engaging with and managing key suppliers to drive ongoing savings

• Responding effectively to increasing focus on corporate social responsibilities in the procurement function

• Improving relationship with your suppliers through effective management

The 9th Annual Procurement Asia Summit will bring together procurement and sourcing leaders from the region and explore the above issues in the procurement function.

Benefits from attending this event

• Learn from your peers in different industry sectors, on how to position your procurement department to become a revenue contributor by creatively managing your supplier relationships and saving cost

• Understand how you can benchmark from top organisations and set standards for your company

• Discover how you can overcome complicated compliance issues in different markets

• Know how you can get your stakeholders’ support and understanding for the procurement function

For more information, visit www.procurementsummit.com , call +65 3722 9388 or email enquiry@iqpc.com.sg

The annual Public Sector Procurement is here once again providing fresh insights into the changing procurement business of the government, ministries, and government-led companies.

According to a global research, around 15% of GDP is spent by the public sector on third party goods and services each year.

Public Sector Procurement Asia 2010 raises key areas in the public sector that shape its procurement policy, regulations and practices. Topics such as leveraging strategic procurement, e-procurement, managing governments’ tenders and contracts, supply chain in public sector will be addressed and case studies will also be given.

Download our brochure at http://www.abf-asia.com/project/2029SC_PROASIA.pdf

The Singapore Gifts and Stationery Show (SGSS) is the annual event to showcase and secure corporate premiums and supplies for the year ahead.

The 2009 event staged more than 100 exhibitors from 5 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, and this 2010 will boast an even bigger show.

With exhibitors presenting a myriad of creative products and services for any budget, buyers can be sure to find a comprehensive selection of customizable gift premiums and ideas.

SGSS welcomes local and international gift exhibitors, buyers and visitors to register their interest early at www.gsshow.net, and be kept informed of developments and promotional opportunities from our partners.
The 2010 event will be held at the spanking new Marina Bay Sands from August 18th to 20th.

Organised by TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, SGSS is the only event supported by the leading trade associations in the region - Gifts Association Singapore, The Singapore Booksellers and Stationers Association, Malaysian Gifts and Premium Entrepreneur Association, Thai Gifts Premiums and Decorative Association. Industry related talks held in conjunction with the show are offered by Marketing Institute of Singapore. The event is also supported by IE Singapore.