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Last week we participated in the launch workshop for Q-SEED, attended by more than 60 engaged stakeholders from a range of organisations committed to economic growth in the Townsville region. Q-SEED is a place-based program that uses local and social procurement to create employment outcomes for the young people in Townsville. The collaborative program is funded by Advance Queensland and The John Villiers Trust to co-create new opportunities for sustainable and inclusive employment for North Queensland’s young people, by growing local procurement. The program is led by ArcBlue, CQUniversity and Smart Precinct NQ. Find out more about the launch workshop here: https://hubs.la/Q02HbBCC0 #QSEED #regionalqueensland #socialprocurement #townsvilleprocurement #localprocurement #placebased #placedbasedprocurement #procurement #arcblue

ArcBlue are proud to be sponsoring the Social Impact of the Year at the 2024 NZ Procurement Excellence Awards. This award honours individuals and teams who have achieved exceptional strategic success in the area of social procurement which is something we're really passionate about and committed to at ArcBlue. We look forward to celebrating with the winners in October! For more information: https://hubs.la/Q02GGGPn0 New Zealand Procurement Excellence Forum #nzpefawards2024 #newzealand #socialimpact #procurement #awards

🎥 “I’ve learnt that it’s important not just to rely on the organisational artifacts, but to be talking with a range of different stakeholders across the organisation, as often what you see on paper can be very different to how stakeholders within the organisation perceive procurement.…” ArcBlue’s Elisabeth Lette and Kylie M. discuss the benefits of our Procurement Maturity Diagnostics and share insights gleaned from their experience in working on maturity review projects. ArcBlue Procurement Maturity Diagnostics use a structured process to assess current procurement activity and develop a roadmap which reveals opportunities to reduce cost, improve supplier performance and enhance the influence of strategic procurement across your organisation. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gpK7qncj #procurementmaturity #functionalmaturity #diagnostics

👋 Welcome Kate Cowdroy-Ling! Kate joins the team as a Strategic Workforce Planner for Operations. As ArcBlue’s Strategic Workforce Planner, she will deliver strategic workforce planning through creative resourcing methods with a combination of traditional and alternate delivery methods. With a keen focus on commercially supporting the business, she will manage the complex resource management staffing, workload balance, assist in career development and ensure ArcBlue constantly lives its company values. Kate has had a diverse career path in education, business development and startup land which has led her to her passion for Strategic Workforce Planning. Working predominately in the private sector, she has grown her skillset through working collaboratively with Finance, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Diversity & Inclusion professionals. We're excited to have you on the team, Kate! #arcbluecrew #welcome #newteammember #hr #victoria #arcblue #workforce

ArcBlue Director for Queensland and Northern Territory, Elisabeth Lette, spoke with Susan Graham-Ryan 🎤 earlier this week on the 'Qld Mornings' program for ABC North Queensland radio ahead of the launch of the Q-SEED Program in Townsville. Listen as Lis explains the purpose of the program, what Q-SEED aims to achieve for Townsville, and how a range of private and public organisations can be involved in the program. 🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02Gkn0F0 Q-SEED is funded by Advance Queensland and The John Villiers Trust to co-create new opportunities for sustainable and inclusive employment for North Queensland’s young people, by growing local procurement. The program is led by CQUniversity, Smart Precinct NQ and ArcBlue. #RegionalQueensland #SocialProcurement #QSEED #Townsvilleprocurement #localprocurement #placebased #placedbasedprocurement #procurement #arcblue

How can you unlock value through best practice hiring? In this video, Dympna Wong, Director for ArcBlue Asia Search explores how a best practice approach to recruitment can assist organisations in getting the most value out of their new procurement and supply chain hires, especially in this competitive talent-short market. Learn more about ArcBlue Asia's search and recruitment services here: https://hubs.la/Q02F_W1b0 #procurement #supplychain #careers #recruitment #hr #talentmanagement

"With everything that’s happening in the world right now, supply chain resilience has become a trending topic. So how can organisations ensure their supply chains become more nimble?" In this video, ArcBlue Asia Executive Director, Adrian Gjurasic, shares his insights on supply chain resilience. #supplychain #supplychainresilience #riskmanagement #supplychainrisk

Procurement organisations today are facing an ever-increasing number of challenges, from an increased risk profile as a result of global supply chain disruption, to expanding demands from leadership to deliver value beyond savings, snowballing digital evolutions and increased scrutiny on sustainability. All with the ever-present capability & capacity challenges. We work with many organisations in the midst of complex procurement transformation programs, aiming to overhaul the function and address these challenges. To help you navigate the intricate landscape of procurement transformations, Managing Director Dan Fielding FCIPS has prepared his Top 10 Tips for Ensuring Successful Procurement Transformations. 📖 Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q02D-Dwd0 #procurementtransformation #arcblue #tips #transformation #procurement

Generative AI has been reshaping the supply chain landscape, offering more innovative solutions in addressing labour shortages and enhancing operational efficiency. From predictive demand forecasting to optimised resource allocation, the transformative potential of generative AI has been empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic market. This article delves into how this technology can tackle labour shortages and boost financial outcomes in the construction industry. https://hubs.la/Q02FpNHp0 #procurement #supplychain #AI #technology #construction

Book now for ArcBlue's Communication & Storytelling online training on the 30 - 31 July! This practical and interactive training course is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and techniques to communicate your procurement strategies, build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, and influence decision-making through compelling storytelling. 📌 Book here: https://hubs.la/Q02FksSH0 Our online training courses are open to the public to encourage a diverse cohort of learners. Our experienced procurement trainers deliver our successful learning programs live, with engaging, online-suitable content brought to the comfort of your own workspace. #arcblue #online #training #communication #storytelling #capability