Posts Tagged ‘PMAC’

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

PMAC began its Board Chair Gala, on the final night of the Conference, by presenting its prestigious Awards of Distinction to the 2010 recipients:

• Sylvain Lacoursière
  Outstanding Achievement Award
• Grand & Toy
  Supply Chain Excellence Award
• Tim O’Brien, SCMP
  Fellow Designation Award

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

If you weren’t already convinced that you can’t miss the keynote address by Heath Slawner, this may persuade you. Heath’s ethical persuasion techniques are based on the work of Dr. Robert Cialdini, the most cited living social psychologist in the world, who also happens to have the number one book on The Globe and Mail‘s Best Selling Business Books List.

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

Who has the best job in Canada right now? Brad Wall, the Premier of Saskatchewan, certainly believes that it’s him, and he has a strong case. Saskatchewan is experiencing extraordinary economic growth, its oil, uranium and potash reserves are the envy of the world, and the province has a balanced budget.

Discover what else he reveals about Saskatchewan, host province of our 2010 PMAC National Conference, and his job in this Globe and Mail interview.

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

Jim Bottomley is one of Canada’s foremost futurist and unique in his approach to identifying and providing insight based on convergent trends. Numerous companies and governments have relied on his ability to combine social, economic and technical trends to help them find direction, cope with the stress of change and develop strategies for future success.

In his keynote address, Bottomley will highlight trends that supply chain professionals should monitor to help them guide new and existing initiatives in a way that mitigates risk and maximizes opportunity. For those who can’t wait, here is a sneak peek of Bottomley in action.

You have less than a week to save money on your conference registration. Complete your registration by April 14 for the best prices!

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

These are the members of the 2010 Conference Committee. If you know them, or happen to run into any of them, remember to give them a pat on the shoulder to thank them for all their hard work.

Bernice Ellis, C.P.P. (Committee Chair)
Procurement Services/Warranty
Advance Engineered Products Ltd.

Bev Johnson
RFP Coordinator
Government Services

Greg Markewich, C.P.P.
Manager of Purchasing
City of Regina

Jason Rathgaber, C.P.P.
Sourcing Manager
Mosaic Potash

Denise Stasuik, C.P.P.
Sourcing Analyst
Mosaic Potash 

Helen Stroh
RFP Coordinator
Government Services

Jamey Wolfe, C.P.P.
Senior Supply Management Consultant
Supply Management Services
University of Regina

Post by: King Siu, Communications Coordinator, PMAC

The Mayor of Regina has just unveiled a vibrant new brand that reflects the prosperity and opportunities that abound in Regina. 

Read more in the Leader-Post!

Photo Credit: www.infinitehorizons.ca