Strategic Buying & Beyond
in an International
Marketplace
On September 20, 2014, Blue Ocean hosted its 2nd International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference in Dubai, UAE The event attracted senior procurement and supply chain professionals from over 400 companies across the Middle East, focusing on the theme "Staying Ahead with Procurement Trends for Expo 2020."
Key Highlights
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Keynote Topics:
Strategic Procurement for Mega Events
Procurement Risk Management
- Strategic Procurement for Mega Events: Lessons from Global Projects
- The Rise of Technology in Procurement: From E-Procurement to Big Data
- Sustainable Procurement Practices for the Future
- Procurement Risk Management: Lessons from Global Market Fluctuations
- The Role of Procurement in Business Continuity and Crisis Management
- Developing a High-Performance Procurement Team
- Expo 2020: Opportunities and Challenges for Regional Procurement Leaders
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Conference Highlights:
- Presentations by internationally reputed speakers from the Middle East, USA, and Europe
- Opportunities to update knowledge, share best practices, and showcase achievements
- Networking sessions with industry leaders
- "Power Lunch" networking opportunity
This conference laid a strong foundation for future innovations in procurement and supply chain management, aligning with the upcoming Expo 2020.
IPSC Dubai 2014 Advisory Board
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Dr. LeRoy H. Graw
President, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI), USA
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Michael Proffitt
Ex-CEO, Dubai Logistics City
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Dr. Sathya Menon
Executive Director - Academics, Blue Ocean Academy
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Shashi Shekhar
Founder and Chairman, SCLG
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Navaid Khan
Section Head - Contracts, Saudi Chevron Phillips
IPSC 2014 Keynote Speakers
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John Ellis
Chief Operating Officer, Blue Ocean Academy (Special Session and Welcome)
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Dr. LeRoy H. Graw
President, IPSCMI, USA
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Dr. Farrukh Kidwai
Chief Executive, Operational Excellence, FZE, UAE (Supply Chain Management OR Value Stream Management)
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Shashi Shekhar
Founder and Chairman, SCLG (Latest Global Trends of Procurement)
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Tariq Alshaikh
Head of MHL, Engineer’s Office (Technology and Supply Chain)
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Rajesh M. Bhandari
Director, Arihant Education Foundation
