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Welcome to the podcast interview with Robert D'Alessandro, Procurement Manager, QENOS Pty Ltd. During this interview we explore the potential of the supply chain in delivering ‘real value’ successes to a companies bottom line, as well as how you can expose weaknesses in your supply chain in order to implement improvement strategies. At the conference, Robert will present a case study on: Utilising alternative strategies within your supply chain: Strategic sourcing, supplier outsourcing and category management. Listen LIVE, visit http://www.chemicalsupplychain.com.au, or call Will, Nigel or Taner at IQPC, on +61 2 9229 1000.

Wayne Seaward has been involved in many cross-industry alliances. Over time he has gleaned insights into the key characteristics requred for high performance alliance managers. This pod cast will focus specifically on the role of the alliance manager and their impact on the culture and performance of an alliance. In addition, he will draw attention to the key differences between project management and alliance management and the transition process.

In this open book interview, Mal Washbourne - Principal Consultant, SRD Consulting - will share his insights into the foundations of VFM outcomes in an alliance delivery model. He will touch upon current trends in both the private and public sector. In addition - the interview will share commentary around how this plays out in the TOC development stage and the percieved and actual barriers. SRD Consulting continues to provide business consultant services in Australia to enhance the performance of organisations that need to stay ahead of the game in both project delivery and operating environments.

Jacquie Bran, The Academy, interviews Blake Landau, Senior Editor, Customer Management IQ about her experience conducting podcasts and interviews for industry over the last 12 months. Blake shares her insights and tips on how to extract the best results from interviews and ensure the interviewee's experience is clearly demonstrated.

IQPC presents 'Regional Airport Development', a conference in February 2010, making the right investment decisions to develop your airport as a business, meet the cost of security and screening regulations, and to secure deals with airlines. This is the podcast interview with Kim Ellis, CEO, Bankstown Airport. Kim will present at the conference on - Integrating your Airport Infrastructure With Broader Community Urban Design to Ensure Access and Sustainability. • Making the airport an employment and economic activity generator with the creation of liveable communities • Increasing revenue with innovative aeronautical charging and the airport billing and surveillance system • Implementing alternative use and pricing structures to support high value business • Providing employment and sustainability by engaging the community with a community communication programme Listen live, visit www.regionalairports.com.au, or call IQPC enquiries on +61 9229 1067

Mike Musgrave,Director, Musgrave Design and Engineering shares the fundamentals of setting up a commercial environment for success in alliance contracting. The efficacy of the contract can impact the team, environment and outcomes of every project. In this interview he comments on important factors and tips for taking the right steps.