PASCA research activity
Research is composed of inter-laboratory projects mobilising all partner institutions and projects of the MASC Research Centre specialised in purchasing and supply chain management.
Upcoming events
IPSERA Workshop on sustainability and purchasing supply management - September 16-17, 2010 - Saint Nazaire
As an IPSERA (International Purchasing & Supply Education & Research Association) Centre of Excellence and Regional Node, Audencia Nantes/PASCA is delighted to organise a 2-day workshop where international experts will present and debate the current challenge of sustainable purchasing and supply management.
IPSERA Workshop - Initial programme
Thursday 16th September
10:30 - Introduction and keynote presentation
- Prof. Thomas Johnsen, Audencia Nantes
- Prof. Joe Miemczyk, Audencia Nantes
- Prof. Thierry Sauvage, Audencia Nantes
- Prof. André Sobczak, Audencia Nantes
"Responsible supply chain management: how to disseminate fundamental social rights among a global network of suppliers and subcontractors?" - Prof. Helen Walker, University of Warwick
- Michel Guérive, CCI Nantes-St Nazaire
12:30 - Lunch on the spot
14:00 - Presentation by academic participants and "Questions & Answers" discussion
19:30 - Dinner in a restaurant
Friday 17th September
9:00 - Breakout groups to discuss particular themes and company case studies
- David M. Allcock, Chair, UK Financial Services Corporate Responsability Forum
"Performance benchmarking data from Financial Services UK" - Patricia Dupré-Cormerais, project manager in sustainable purchasing, and Nathalie Debec, Buyer, Ville de Nantes
"How the public sector deals with sustainable purchasing: an example with textile suppliers" - Annie Sorel, Consultant, Agence d'Eco Achats
"How to advise small and medium-sized entreprises on their sustainable purchasing policy?"
12:30 - Lunch on the spot
13:30 - Participants join a seminar and discussion forum with senior practitioners
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International research projects
- International Purchasing Survey (IPS)
Objective: to benchmark companies on purchasing performance.
Results were presented on May 21, 2010. - International Research Study of Public Procurement (IRSPP): an international multi-institutional comparative study of public procurement practices.
- International Manufacturing Strategy Survey (IMSS)
Objective: to benchmark the best French manufacturing companies with the best international manufacturing companies.
