OIPMAC is the largest provincial supply chain management association in the country.  OIPMAC awards a professional designation in supply chain management under the authorization of provincial legislation, and is responsible for standards-setting, accreditation and the continuing professional development of its members. Read More


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OIPMAC News
Website Maintenance - Thursday, May 23
OIPMAC will be conducting maintenance on its website on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 8:30am. This will cause the website and member portal to be unavailable for the duration of the maintenance. The disruption will be as short as possible, and is expected to be complete by the end of the day on Thursday. OIPMAC email and phone services will not be impacted. Thank you for your patience.

Collaborating for Improved Performance:  Getting Along While Getting Things Done
The balance between “getting along”  and “getting things done”  sounds fairly simple, but gets frustrating when people see success differently, operate by different norms and use different indicators to measure outcomes.  Explore the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and learn how to communicate effectively in this 2 day workshop focusing on understanding and addressing ongoing issues that impede successful workplace collaboration. This seminar is eligible for 10 Continuous Professional Development/Maintenance Credits.
Date: May 30/31, 2013; Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm; Location: Delta Toronto Airport West

Enhancing Your Go-To-Market Strategies With Spend Analytics
Equip yourself with the tools to facilitate supply strategy decisions and reporting and analysis improvements with a better understanding of your organization’s spend. Upon completion of this workshop, you will have a better understanding of your original spend, be able to make reporting and analysis improvements and will provide you with tools that improve decision-making. This one-day workshop is a special partnership with OECM, and is eligible for 5 Continuous Professional Development/Maintenance Credits.
Date: May 29, 2013; Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm; Location: Humber College - North Campus, Toronto

Cocktail Reception with the PMAC National Board of Directors
The PMAC National Board of Directors invites OIPMAC members to join them at a cocktail reception in Ottawa. This opportunity is part of PMAC's strategic plan, and is intended to enhance the sense of partnership and member involvement. Attendees will receive a complimentary parking pass. View the invitation, or to confirm your attendance, contact Jacintha Ward, Manager, Executive Office, PMAC: jward@pmac.ca, 1-888-799-0877 x3122 or direct 416-542-9122.
Date: June 11, 2013; Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm; Location: Westin Ottawa Hotel

In-Residence Week
This year’s In-Residence Week will be held from May 13-17, 2013 at Ryerson University. For details, including pre-negotiated, discounted hotel and travel rates, visit the PMAC website. The Final National Written Exam will be on Tuesday, June 18 AND Thursday, June 20.

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OIPMAC National Webinar Series
Vendor Relationship Management 101April 24, 2013 at 12 p.m EST. This webinar will illustrate the significant importance of creating, building and maintaining effective and ethical supply chain relationships with vendors. Participants will study different processes and strategies where vendor relationships are leveraged and play a pivotal role in everyday business. The following learning outcomes and topics will be facilitated in the webinar.
OIPMAC Info Sessions

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OIPMAC Seminars
 

International Business and Multicultural Skills Workshop. Apr 20/21
Final Workshop and Case Study. Apr 26/28
Leadership and Professionalism Workshop. Apr 27/28
Ethical Behaviour and Social Responsibility. May 03/05