The Importance of the C.P.M.
Thursday, November 11, 2004

Panel discussion about the importance of the C.P.M., the opportunities Central Texas NAPM provides members to help you obtain the C.P.M, and the opportunity to ask questions about the C.P.M. Panel members: Carol Cooper, Ken Bass and Elisabeth Umble and a fourth member not yet named. Carol Cooper has been a member of NAPM Dallas and has served this organization in a variety of positions. Carol is the Director of Material Management for the City of Garland. Carol graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and has her lifetime C.P.M. Ken Bass is Director of Purchasing with McLennan County. Ken Bass has his C.P.M. and instructs classes for the Central Texas NAPM group for those members wanting help in taking the tests. Dr. Liz Umble is an assistant professor of management at Baylor University and has taught Operations Management, Services Management, Supply Chain Management, and Management Science and is an active member of Central Texas NAPM and member of National Association of Purchasing Managers.