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Study trip update – program and travel details

We received several questions about the planning and travel arrangements for the study trip to Jungheinrich. So here’s a quick update from our side.

We will arrange carpooling on Tuesday, April 19th, but you can make your own travel arrangements if you prefer. A welcome dinner will be organized at 20:00, so we aim to depart at 15:00.

On Friday we will depart at 12:30 from Hamburg.

Jungheinrich has made it possible to lower participation costs to 355 euros for three fantastic days. So….. do not hesitate and sign up.

The event page is now updated and contains the above information as well.

Students at the FEB write & present E-books for the Master course Purchasing

On April 8th, 2016 about 60 Master students will proudly present their two books on the state of the art of Strategic Purchasing 2016. The University of Groningen would like to invite you for this.

Each book addresses its own theme: Risk Management in Strategic Purchasing and Current Issues in Strategic Purchasing.

In between and after the presentation there will be ample opportunity for networking and engagement with the students (authors).

Both books are written as part of the Master course Purchasing of the Faculty of Economics & Business of the University of Groningen. This is the fourth time that a similar project has been set up within the Department of Operations.

You are welcome to join this event to meet the next generation of purchasing managers.

  • When: Friday April 8th, 2016
  • Time: 14:30 – approx. 17:00 p.m.
  • Venue: RuG, Paviljon 5433-0005 (Red Room)
  • You may park in P2
  • Please register before April 2nd by sending an e-mail to l.h.bouma@rug.nl, mentioning your name, company name and the amount of persons that will attend.
  • If you would like to receive the E-books free of charge, then you may mention this in the e-mail. You could also let us know on April 8th by handing us your business card.

The students and University look forward to seeing you on the 8th of April!

Study trip update

Procurement 2020+ @ Jungheinrich
In just 6 weeks the strategic purchasing department of Jungheinrich opens its doors exclusively for YPP members. During the study trip we will explore and understand the complexity of the markets and different business areas of the organization. Jungheinrich will take us on a journey to “Procurement in 2020 and beyond” and the challenges they face related to this topic.

Program:

Day 1:
·Introduction to Jungheinrich strategic purchasing
·Visit the Norderstedt production site
·Peer group discussions
·Tour of the Kaltenkirchen Ersatzteilzentrum
·Discuss strategic challenges of spare parts purchasing

Day 2:
·Learn about the Jungheinrich production system and how it’s linked to procurement
·Workshops on Purchasing 2020+ within Jungheinrich

Day 3:
·Morning program t.b.d.

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Are you interested in joining the study trip and can you provide a refreshing look, a sharp mind or innovative solutions? Check our the event page for more info https://youngprocurement.com/events/ypp-studytrip-to-jungheinrich-in-hamburg/.

YPP conference 2016

YPP 2016 conference theme and partner

Every year YPP organizes the YPP conference, which is at the top of the bill of all YPP events. Those who are familiar with the previous editions know what we are talking about. With relevant procurement themes, great speakers and excellent locations we are proud of every edition so far.

Currently we’re considering multiple themes and partners for this year’s edition but we are open for any suggestions our members might have. Do you have an idea for a much talked about theme in the field of procurement, or do you think your organization is interested in partnering up for this year’s conference? Let us know!

Drop us a note at ypp.youngprocurement@gmail.com in case you would like to know more details or talk about your ideas. Be sure to include your contact information so we can get back to you!

Looking back at the New Year’s event @ Benefit

“This year’s YPP New Year’s event was organised at Benefit. With a great turn-out of over 30 enthusiast young professionals the topic change management in procurement was on the agenda.

Procurement and change are linked together irrespectively of the organization you work for. Determining the impact and complexity of a change, top management support and ensuring that all stakeholders are on board are challenges everybody in the field of procurement faces. Looking at these challenges from a change management perspective resulted in an interesting evening.

After a brief introduction into several change management models and some practical insights a change management case was presented. In small groups the challenge of converting a fleet of fossil fuel lease cars into a fleet that exists of solely electric cars was tackled from a change management perspective. Sustainability was the driver behind the transition and this led to interesting discussions in the different groups. After a final wrap-up where insights and solutions were shared between the groups it was time to close the official part of the event and celebrate the start of the new YPP year with drinks.”

We are going to Hamburg… and YOU??

After a successful, memorable and educational study trip to Maersk in Copenhagen in 2014 we will travel to Hamburg in 2016.

Want to join our studytrip?? Block your calendar for the week of the 20th of April and keep a close eye on our site. More information will follow.

Last chance to Sign up for New Year’s event @ Benefit

Dear all,

Next week we will host our New Year’s Event at Benefit.

We have attendees joining from amongst others Benefit, Council of The Hague, NS, Marqt, Heineken, Nuplex, Jones Lang LaSalle,  Het NIC, NEVI, Schiphol, Aeves, Emerson Process Management, Provide Technologies, students from the Hogeschool Rotterdam.

We still have a few more places available for Young Professionals to join us next week. So if you have not already sign up now

We look forward to toasting to 2016 with YOU !

Like most of our networking events you can join free of charge just sign up.

Read about our new board members

As of January 2016 we have three new board members supporting the YPP board. Read more about Mark Janssen, Sibrecht Diender-de Jong and Boudewijn Meijs on our site

 

 

Welcome to our new Board members

Sign up now for our New Years event @ Benefit !

Looking to start off the year with a BANG ? Join us on  the 26th of January at our new years event at Benefit, besides learning more about Benefit and Procurement it’s a great change to meet up with other Young Professionals. Is 2016 going to be YOUR year?

Registration is now open, sign up here !