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Association of Purchasing and Supply
Welcome to the The Association of Purchasing and Supply APS website.

The A.P.S. is a membership based network that provides practical support and services to purchasing and supply chain management practitioners, their employers and in turn the Irish Economy.

We provide assistance and support to individuals and organisations interested in purchasing and supply chain management. In addition, also, an opportunity to express their views on the profession, ask questions and seek support across a Global network of like minded professionals within materials management, the supply chain and logistics.

By joining the A.P.S. you will be supporting yourself and your organisation through the professional assistance we can provide and the many membership benefits on offer.

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Training
People are undoubtedly the key to a company’s success. Ensuring they perform well shouldn’t even be a question. And as Ireland Inc. moves into a new phase of adjusted business development, the benefits of ensuring a tight supply chain management operation have been proven in these tough economic times.

So, training your staff during an opportunity for growth is one of the most valuable decisions you can make.
It brings increased workforce loyalty for your business and develops skills to help your company thrive.

SCHEDULE 2010

Course Title	SEPTEMBER
Purchasing Techniques for New Buyers >>	1st - 2nd
Successful Stock Control >>	9th
Supply Chain Management - A Practical Introduction >>	14th
Effective Production Planning and MRP >>	16th - 17th
Negotiation Training for Buyers >>	23rd - 24th
Introduction to Project Management >>	29th

	OCTOBER
Procurement and Negotiation Basics for SCM Support Staff >>	1st
Introduction to Inventory Management >>	5th - 6th
Supplier Evaluation and Management >>	8th
Warehouse Management and Physical Disribution >>	12th - 13th
Re-Negotiation of Vendor Contracts >>	15th
Purchasing Techniques for New Buyers >>	19th - 20th
Successful Stock Control >>	21st
Introduction to Project Management >>	27th

	NOVEMBER
Negotiation Training for Buyers >>	4th - 5th
Supply Chain Management - A Practical Introduction >>	9th
Sub-Contracting Management >>	11th
Supplier Evaluation and Management >>	15th
Effective Production Planning and MRP >>	18th - 19th
Introduction to Inventory Management >>	25th - 26th
Warehouse Management and Physical Disribution >>	30th - 1st [December ]

	DECEMBER
Procurement and Negotiation Basics for SCM Support Staff >>	6th
Successful Stock Control >>	8th

Becoming a Member
By joining the Association of Purchasing and Supply ( APS ) you are becoming a part of an established network and gaining access to leading edge support and information.

As a member you directly impact your standing as a professional working towards world class excellence.

Our stated aim is to give purchasing and supply professionals a focused, member-orientated service.

On a regular monthly schedule you be among the first country to receive details of both
The NCB Purchasing Managers Manufacturing Index (PMI) and The NCB Purchasing Managers Services Index. Join to-day and reap the immediate benefits that are available.

As a corporate member we can also assist you in many ways. Such as with recruitment of the best within our profession. This is a free service to corporate members and can save thousands of Euro alone on agency fees. Also as a corporate member your company will receive additional discount benefits for all staff, which more than covers the nominal outlay for your membership fee.

If you are a professional on the move perhaps you could also avail of the Association to asses future employment opportunities? .... we are here to help you. Each year we conduct the only profession specific survey of salary and remunerations. The vital details contained in the results will assist you in salary negotiations and allow for you to benchmark your position within the profession on a whole.

Additionally we regularly send out information of interest which includes current vacancies, articles of interest, book reviews and information on the latest developments to affect purchasing and supply chain management.

Our network is growing stronger than ever before and if you are employed within our profession or have staff from whom you want the best professional practice you should be part of the Association for Purchasing and Supply.

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Support Services

Partnering with the Association of Purchasing and Supply

A partnership with the Purchasing and Supply Association will connect your thoughts to the key decision makers who need it. Benefits of co-operation include.

Reach a global, executive, decision-making audience within Supply Chain Management
Generate leads for your organisation
Enhance your reputation by participating alongside industry specialists within irispurchasing.com and alongside other leading experts.

Content Contributions
Sponsorship Opportunities

Written Content
Appropriate content includes case studies, white papers, and articles which are educational in nature. APS appreciates work that succinctly references actual projects, implementations, examples and lessons learned, but without being sales-oriented. We are also looking for forward-thinking content that questions current practices and standards. We will review and discuss your submission with you and if appropriate, post it with a complete author’s listing, affiliation and a link to a site where appropriate.

Seminar Speakers
Training Seminars effectively leverage your valuable time – enabling you to “meet” with a specific audience. We are seeking experts who are qualified to lead seminars in a variety of purchasing and supply chain topics. We produce the event, administer registration, assist with slide development, and publicise the event on our site and in emails to members. To explore this opportunity further contact 353 1 83696 85

Publisher Partnerships
The executive membership of the Association for Purchasing and Supply appreciates following the latest developments, and publications in the field. We encourage publishers to consider full or partial article and book publication on irishpurchasing.com. We are actively seeking relationships where publishers and members equally benefit.

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Business Topic/Industry Sponsorships
Aligning yourself with a supply Chain Management topic on www.irishpurchasing.com is a compelling way to associate your organization with thought-leadership in the field. Readers will learn from you (via submitted content ) in a safe, informative environment and given the opportunity to learn more about your specific products or services. You will receive a consistent stream of qualified leads, and positioning as a market leader

APS - Update Sponsorship
Our news Updates are distributed to a growing number of Supply Chain executives, who read and click through to articles and important links. Our sponsorship opportunity provides your organisation with an opportunity to consistently reach a target market while consolidating and developing new business opportunities.

Co-marketing Ventures
If you share the goals of bringing valuable information to a global, purchasing and supply chain executive, decision making audience. Exchanging links, articles, or working on mutual campaigns is an excellent means of expanding reach at a low cost. Contact us to discuss co-marketing possibilities.

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