Procurement Asia Magazine
APICS chooses TransProcure as Philippine partner
APICS and TransProcure to Deliver Education Programs to Supply Chain and Operations Management
Manila, Philippines, October 4, 2011 -- APICS, The Association for Operations Management has partnered with Transprocure Corporation, the leading supply management solutions and services provider as their new Authorized Education Provider in the Philippines. TransProcure leverages its presence in the market by providing a total end-to-end supply management service that includes the entire range of strategic initiatives and transactional processing. On the other hand, APICS, which is based in Chicago USA, is the global leader and premier source of education and training in supply chain and operations management.
APICS, together with TransProcure will now offer certifications, courseware and workshops that will cater to supply chain and operations management professionals in various industries. APICS certifications, which are recognized worldwide include the "Certified in Production and Inventory Management" (CPIM) and the "Certified Supply Chain Professional" (CSCP). These certifications equip today's professionals for the ever changing marketplace, and of course open doors to better opportunities. On top of these, courseware & workshops in operations management, lean enterprise, and enterprise resources planning will also be offered.
About APICS – (www.apics.org)
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in supply chain and operations management, including production, inventory, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
About TransProcure (www.transprocure.com)
Transprocure, a leader in ethical and global procurement and supply management solutions and services provider with headquarters in Manila, Philippines. It is the first company in Asia to provide fully integrated procure- to - pay and supply management managed services. Its high quality professional workforce, cost advantage, and domain expertise has helped many organizations around the world focus on their core competency and raise supply management to the highest level of excellence.
Contacts
Mary Ann Yater, Procurement Services Manager
Office Phone: + (632) 8857127
maryann.yater@transprocure.com
info@transprocure.com
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ISM and ADR Announce Partnership with PASIA and TransProcure in Asia
Agreement boosts world class procurement and supply management training in Asia-Pacific region and beyond
Manila, Philippines, August 28, 2011 -- TEMPE, Ariz. - Institute for Supply Management(ISM) has entered a partnership that dramatically expands training opportunities for supply management professionals throughout the Asia-Pacific region. ISM and global consultancy ADR North America, LLC have entered an agreement with Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia and TransProcure Corporation (PASIA/TransProcure), both based in Manila, Philippines. The partnered organizations will adhere to a consistent business strategy for responding to requests for proposals and other opportunities to deliver customized in-company training and web-based e-learning.
PASIA has gained global prominence as it has gained trained members from outside of its home country of the Philippines, throughout Asia and the Middle East. TransProcure, likewise, delivers solutions and services complementing PASIA's programs. ISM and ADR North America combined resources more than two years ago to leverage exclusive resources and products, including ADR's Development Needs Analysis (DNAT) learning assessments and ISM's Knowledge Center.
"Our partnership agreement formalizes the alignment of ISM and ADR's training and assessment resources with PASIA/TransProcure's educators and consultants," says ISM CEO Paul Novak, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., MCIPS. "All three partner organizations have a clear path and expanded outreach to future clients in Asia-Pacific and Arab/Gulf/United Arab Emirates countries.
"PASIA maintains a strong and dynamic presence in this part of the world," says Charlie Villaseñor, CEO - TransProcure and affiliate officer of PASIA. "This joint effort to establish consistent processes around the delivery of world-class material reinforces our goal of championing professionalism throughout the entire Asia-Pacific and Middle East and serving the profession better."
About Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia – (www.pasia.org)
Procurement and Sourcing Insitute of Asia (PASIA) is the Asia’s leading regional procurement and sourcing organization. It is also the Asia affiliate of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (www.ism.ws) which is the world’s largest, oldest and most respected institute for supply management executives and professionals. It is a non-profit institute that brings together executives in charge of managing procure to pay and supply management strategies. It is a unique network that leverages across countries in the Asia-Pacific region and tackles strategic procurement and supply management issues.
About Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (www.ism.ws)
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the first supply management institute in the world. Founded in 1915, ISM exists to lead and serve the supply management profession, and is a highly influential and respected association in the global marketplace. ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSDT) qualifications, and is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM).
About ADR North America, LLC (www.adrna.com )
ADR North America, LLC is part of ADR International Purchasing Consultants, Ltd., a global consulting firm specializing in purchasing, which has served more than 200 clients over a 25-year history, through its offices in England, Europe, South Africa and Australia, as well as its North American headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
About TransProcure (www.transprocure.com)
TransProcure is the leading global procurement to pay (P2P) solutions and services provider. It is the first and only company providing a complete end-to-end service in P2P and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. TransProcure serves as an instrument in helping businesses and organizations of various sizes and industries to manage corporate spend, improve efficiencies in the procure to pay process, increase savings, reduce cost and create higher transparency. Because of its focus domain expertise, experience, scalability, and cost advantage, TransProcure has been multi-awarded as “Most Progressive Homegrown Company of the Year” (2008), the “Most Innovative BPO Company of the Year” (2007), the “Best Young Supply Chain Solutions Provider” (2005) and the “Rising Star Citation” in 2004.
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PASIA Welcomes New Executive Director
Manila, Philippines -- Charlie Villaseñor, Chairman of the Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia (PASIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Denis H. Nixon as Executive Director of PASIA effective on September 15, 2011
"The appointment of Denis Nixon comes at a time when PAISA has entered into expanded agreement with ISM (Institute for Supply Management) to deliver their internationally accepted courses and certification throughout Asia. In addition PASIA is launching a Global Ethics in Procurement and Supply Management Certification program in the last quarter of 2011" said Mr. Villaseñor
"PASIA is also introducing a corporate membership package for the first time, which will allow companies to benefit from the many services and educational offerings of PASIA" he added.
"The opportunities for growth for PASIA with the partnership with ISM and the Ethics program as well as the new offering of Corporate membership makes PASIA an exciting place to be at this time", said Denis Nixon., "My task is to operationalize these endeavors and to increase the number of companies that are developing their professional procurement and supply management capabilities. Asia is expected to be 2/3rds of the world economy by 2019 and the need for Certified Ethical Procurement and Supply Management companies to profit from that growth is now paramount." says Denis Nixon when asked about his new position.
Denis Nixon is a South African born, Canadian. He was previously a Senior Vice President with Bank of Montreal before moving into consultancy in the field of Corporate performance improvement. He has practiced in UK, Ireland, Germany, Holland, Canada, USA and the Philippines.
"The appointment of Denis Nixon allows me to focus more time on my board obligations with the International Federation for Procurement and Supply Management headquartered in Europe and the international promotion of the Ethics Certification program in Procurement and Supply Management. " Said Mr. Villaseñor.
About Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia – (www.pasia.org)
Procurement and Sourcing Insitute of Asia (PASIA) is the Asia’s leading regional procurement and sourcing organization. It is also the Asia affiliate of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (www.ism.ws) which is the world’s largest, oldest and most respected institute for supply management executives and professionals. It is a non-profit institute that brings together executives in charge of managing procure to pay and supply management strategies. It is a unique network that leverages across countries in the Asia-Pacific region and tackles strategic procurement and supply management issues.
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Public Sector Procurement Conference Endorsed by Procurement & Sourcing Institute of Asia (PASIA)
TransProcure CEO to chair the event in Malaysia 7 October 2009
Manila, Philippines, June 15, 2009 -- Charlie Villaseñor, Chairman of the Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia (PASIA) and also CEO of TransProcure will be leading the upcoming conference on “Best Practices and Strategies for Public Sector Procurement” to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7 October 2009. This was announced by Asia Business Forum, a leading global provider and promoter of strategic conferences, professional training, in-company training, business-to-business congresses, and on-line information.
This conference aims to provide best practices for the public sector, Government-linked companies as well as the private sector that has wanted to do business with the Government. It will also provide deeper understanding on the key elements of the government procurement processes. This conference will be attended by professionals from the areas of Government Procurement, IT Procurement, Chief Executives Officers, Head of Procurement / Logistics, GM / Directors / Managers of Shared Services and Vendors Managers / Specialists.
About Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia – (www.pasia.org)
Procurement and Sourcing Insitute of Asia (PASIA) is the Asia’s leading regional procurement and sourcing organization. It is also the Asia affiliate of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (www.ism.ws) which is the world’s largest, oldest and most respected institute for supply management executives and professionals. It is a non-profit institute that brings together executives in charge of managing procure to pay and supply management strategies. It is a unique network that leverages across countries in the Asia-Pacific region and tackles strategic procurement and supply management issues.
About Asia Business Forum (www.abf-asia.com)
Asia Business Forum is one of Asia’s leading providers of high-value business information. It is the only major conference company with a network of operating offices in Asia researching and producing business conferences throughout the region. It annually provides more than 2000 expert presentations of strategic, managerial, technical, financial, legal and product information to delegates from the private and public sectors. With more than 7000 executives from throughout Asia, as well as from the rest of the world, attend their conferences.
About TransProcure (www.transprocure.com)
TransProcure is the leading global procurement to pay (P2P) solutions and services provider. It is the first and only company providing a complete end-to-end service in P2P and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. TransProcure serves as an instrument in helping businesses and organizations of various sizes and industries to manage corporate spend, improve efficiencies in the procure to pay process, increase savings, reduce cost and create higher transparency. Because of its focus domain expertise, experience, scalability, and cost advantage, TransProcure has been multi-awarded as “Most Progressive Homegrown Company of the Year” (2008), the “Most Innovative BPO Company of the Year” (2007), the “Best Young Supply Chain Solutions Provider” (2005) and the “Rising Star Citation” in 2004.
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Strategic Procurement for Oil and Gas Endorsed by Procurement & Sourcing Institute of Asia (PASIA)
TransProcure CEO to chair the event in Malaysia 28 & 29 July 2009
Manila, Philippines, July 13, 2009 -- Charlie Villaseñor, Chairman of the Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia (PASIA) and also CEO of TransProcure will be leading the upcoming conference on “Strategic Procurement for Oil & Gas” to be held in Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 28 & 29 July 2009. This was organized by IBC Asia (S) Pte Ltd, the Asian business arm of Informa Group plc, a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange.
This conference focuses on the issues around the management of oil and gas projects in the economic downturn by featuring presentations from experts in the field around strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and best practice contract risk management. The program will feature numerous leading case studies and insights from across the oil and gas industry, with particular attention paid to cost management and operational efficiency in the downturn. This conference will be attended by professionals from the areas of Oil & Gas Operators, EPC Companies & Contractors, Drilling Companies & FPSO Operators, Oil & Gas Material & Equipment Suppliers, Oil & Gas Technology Companies, Oil & Gas Consultancies and Oil & Gas law Firms. For more information, contact PASIA at 632-8442680 or email at info@pasia.org.
About Procurement and Sourcing Institute of Asia – (www.pasia.org)
Procurement and Sourcing Insitute of Asia (PASIA) is the Asia’s leading regional procurement and sourcing organization. It is also the Asia affiliate of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) (www.ism.ws) which is the world’s largest, oldest and most respected institute for supply management executives and professionals. It is a non-profit institute that brings together executives in charge of managing procure to pay and supply management strategies. It is a unique network that leverages across countries in the Asia-Pacific region and tackles strategic procurement and supply management issues.
IBC Asis (S) Pte Ltd (www.ibc-asia.com) IBC Asia (S) Pte Ltd is the Asian business arm of Informa Group plc, a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange. Informa is the largest publicly-owned organizer of conferences and courses in the world, with an output of over 10,000 events annually. Informa publishes over 2,000 subscription based information services including academics journals, real-time news and structured databases of commercial intelligence. Informa’s book business has more than 40,000 academic and business titles in print.
About TransProcure (www.transprocure.com)
TransProcure is the leading global procure to pay (P2P) solutions and services provider. It is the first and only company providing a complete end-to-end service in P2P and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. TransProcure serves as an instrument in helping businesses and organizations of various sizes and industries to manage corporate spend, improve efficiencies in the procure to pay process, increase savings, reduce cost and create higher transparency. Because of its focus domain expertise, experience, scalability, and cost advantage, TransProcure has been multi-awarded as “Most Progressive Homegrown Company of the Year” (2008), the “Most Innovative BPO Company of the Year” (2007), the “Best Young Supply Chain Solutions Provider” (2005) and the “Rising Star Citation” in 2004.