Evolution in Procurement:

Challenges Ahead
IPSC Qatar
2014

The first International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC) was held on February 8, 2014, in Doha, Qatar. This landmark event brought together procurement and supply chain professionals from over 200 companies across the Middle East, particularly Qatar to explore evolving procurement competencies.

Key Highlights:

Keynote Topics:
- Trends and Innovations in Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Procurement: The Next Frontier
- Risk Management in Global Supply Chains
- The Role of Technology in Modern Procurement
- Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing Practices
- Logistics and Transportation Challenges in the Middle East
- Developing Procurement Leaders for the Future
- Cost Optimization Strategies in Supply Chain Operations

Conference Highlights:

- Industry experts from the Middle East, USA, and Europe shared their insights and experiences at the conference.
- From inspiring keynote sessions to engaging closing panel discussions, the conference offered continuous opportunities to learn and grow.
- Attendees took full advantage of both formal and informal moments to connect with colleagues and peers, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities.

Speakers

Dr. LeRoy H. Graw

President, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, USA
Dr. Sathya Menon

Executive Director Academics, Blue Ocean Corporation
Mr. Navaid Khan

Section Head – Contracts, Saudi Chevron Phillips

Keynote Speakers:

John Ellis

Chief Operating Officer, Blue Ocean Corporation; Former CEO of Middle East Aerospace; Former Commercial Director – Fujairah International Airport
Kurt Warren

New York University, Abu Dhabi – Spoke on "Establishing a Research Supply Chain."
Dr. Farrukh Kidwai

Chief Executive, Operational Excellence, FZE, UAE – Presented on "Achieving Excellence in your Value Stream."
Sameer Abdulraheem

Vice President Procurement, Qatar Airways Group – Discussed "Procurement Transformation between Success & Challenges."
Benu Chatterjee

General Manager - Purchase (International Operations), Sterling & Wilson – Covered "Procurement Evolution: Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Relationship Management (SRM)."
Amr Tawfik

Region Logistics Manager, Weatherford Oil Tools ME – Addressed "Innovation Driven Procurement Vision Challenges."
Rajesh M. Bhandari

Director, Arihant Education Foundation.

Panel Discussions:

Panel Discussion 1
- "Why Benchmarking is Important to Supply Chain?" – Highlighted the adoption of new best practices to improve supply chain performance.
Panel Discussion 2
- "Showcasing International Best Practices in Supply Chain" – Explored the comprehensive role of the supply chain in business practices, encompassing all "Buy-Make-Move-Sell-Stock" processes.