Event Advisory - The Canadian Institute's Conference on Best Practices in
Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Contracts

CALGARY, July 12 /CNW/ - The Canadian Institute's Best Practices in Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Contracts conference will bring together a speaker faculty of experts to discuss successful strategies for controlling costs and delivering on deadline for energy, resource and construction projects. Delegates will learn how to improve project economics, organizational success and buyer/seller relations.

The two days of in-depth sessions will provide practical techniques on:

    
    -   Best practices in setting a realistic scope and developing a
        deliverable project plan
    -   Proven strategies to increase supplier and contractor base for
        increased optionality and improved economics
    -   Improving project delivery through profitable long term partnerships
    -   Implementing successful contract management while reducing risk and
        liability
    

The speaker faculty of industry leaders includes representatives from Apache Canada, Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council, Husky Energy, North American Construction Group, SNC Lavalin ATP Inc and many more.

    
    Conference:  Supply Chain Management, Procurement & Contracts
    Date:        October 18 - 19, 2010
    Location:    Telus Convention Centre, Calgary
    Website:     www.canadianinstitute.com/supplychain
    

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world. The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge. Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt 416-927-0718 Ext. 324 or [email protected]

    
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For further information: Jessika Hunt, The Canadian Institute, 416-927-0718 Ext. 324, [email protected]