In three weeks from now, we will organize an exciting YPP event at Océ Headquarters in Venlo.

Through innovations like 3D printing resulting in various renewing products, Océ constantly strives to be and remain world class. What innovative products has Océ developed? What is Procurement’s contribution to Océ’s innovation, and how does it manage supplier relations in order to stimulate innovation? And, of course, what can you learn from this and apply in your own daily practice? Join us and find out!

Check out the programme outline under events. You can register for free.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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.

Subscribe now:
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/.

“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.”

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.