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Locations / Contacts: NAPM-Central Texas will sponsor ISM Satellite Seminars (4) contact hours each.
COST = FREE Don't pass up these fantastic training opportunities, now at zero cost to you! Contacts: Ken Bass - ken.bass(at)co.mclennan.tx.us Waco location: Baylor University, Clifton Robinson
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NAPM/ISM National Activity Calendar Visit www.ism.ws for a complete listing of ISM's professional development courses. ©Copyright 2002 Institute for Supply Management(tm), All Rights Reserved. |
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http://www.ism-knowledgecenter.ws/ Choose from a variety of topics that are available all day every day:
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The Business Source (an ISM partner) The difference between really successful people and "also–rans" can be summed up in one word: brainpower. Jack Welch, the legendary former head of General Electric remarked some time ago that competitive wars would be won, not by whips and chains, but by ideas – and he was so right. The Japanese call this act of continually using new ideas to improve business practices "Kaizen" and it's at the heart of their huge success in the global market. They constantly make incremental improvements, which over time, stack up one on top the other to create massively successful companies. So where can we find a stream of new and innovative ideas to help make us more successful? One of the easiest and most underutilized methods is to learn directly from the world's business experts. So many of them have written books that offer us their proven strategies and winning ideas – ideas and strategies that took years to develop and perfect, and they are just sitting there for the taking – ready to propel our businesses to the next level and fatten our bottom line. The problem is, who has the time to do all that reading? A recent study showed that 74.9% of all executives understand they need to read more to stay ahead of the curve but they simply don't have the time. And this troubling reality is directly impacting their profits – not to mention their careers! There is a solution: You can get the key ideas and strategies from today's best business books without spending the hours it takes to read them. The Business Source (an ISM partner) offers summaries of two great business books every month. In 30 minutes a month you can get loads of powerful business strategies, straight from the world's leading business experts. Every month you will learn best practices and powerful insights from leading thinkers such as Stephen Covey, Malcolm Gladwell and Jack Welch. And it all comes to you in bite size pieces you can use to create a constant flow of new ideas for improving your business. It will actually help make "Kaizen" a reality in your business – and your clients' businesses. What would that do to your bottom line? If you could use a stream of powerful ideas in your company click here to learn more. If you have any problems purchasing or accessing the service please
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Support. Institute for Supply Management™, 2055 E. Centennial Circle, Tempe,
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INSTRUCTOR-LED OR SELF PACED ONLINE
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For the course outlines or to register, go to: http://www.ism-knowledgecenter.ws/ The Knowledge Center at ISM is now offering several new online courses and will be adding two e-commerce sessions later this year. By enrolling in ISM's online courses, you'll save time and money because travel is not required. And, because they are self-directed, you can participate when it's convenient for you. Choose from a variety of topics, from basic to advanced, offered in a format that fits your busy schedule. ISM is making it easy for you to keep up with the latest trends in purchasing and supply chain management. You can also earn Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) toward your C.P.M. recertification. Visit ISM's Knowledge Center today to find out more. You can also earn continuing education hours toward C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. recertification .
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Inside Supply Management® Article Index Studying for your Certified Professional in Supply
Management® (CPSM®)? The article index carries information that can assist you in your quest for knowledge! A valuable reference tool, the Article Index is a comprehensive list of articles that have appeared in Inside Supply Management® (formerly Purchasing Today®) magazine. Articles are organized by subject for easy locating and study. |
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INSTITUTIONS OFFERING PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM IN SUPPLY MANAGEMENT Looking to improve or gain new skills? Inside Supply Management(tm) magazine presents its listing of educational institutions offering supply management education and curriculum. Today's supply management professional is being called upon to be a business leader and forward-thinker. Many top professionals make it a priority to hone current skills and gain new ones. ISM compiled a list of educational institutions around the country that offer classes, programs, degrees, or other curricula related to supply management or C.P.M.C.P.S.M. review. As a testament to the growth of the profession and its prominence in business, this list (first published by ISM in 1990) has continued to grow to over 120 institutions. ISM RESOURCE GUIDES The ISM Resource Guides are "packets of information" on popular topics. ISM has already done the research for you. Each Guide includes 5-10 articles from various ISM publications, links to other relevant Web sites and suggested reading with contact information from a variety of other sources. There are a total of 30 Resource Guides to choose from. Here's just a sample of Resource Guide topics you can select from: > Best of Purchasing ISM Resource Guides are absolutely FREE for ISM members, and only $20 per Guide for non-members. To see the complete list of ISM Resource Guides visit: |
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Global Certification Accreditation Organization, ANSI, Honors the Institute for Supply Management ™ with Certification (Tempe, AZ) -The Institute for Supply Management ™ (ISM) received certification accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) after being selected to participate in its pilot certification accreditation program. ISM was granted certification accreditation in the area of supply management for its Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) designations. ANSI certification helps to identify qualified organizations to consumers and employers, provides mechanisms for systematically monitoring the performance of certified persons, and encourages individuals to participate in continuing professional development. "There are numerous advantages to being ANSI certified," explains Christina Foster, SPHR, ISM's vice president of certification and diversity. "A primary advantage of accreditation is that our members, and those looking to achieve professional certification in the area of supply management, can be assured that our program meets and exceeds the international standards of certification. The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) designations have always been recognized as the leading designations in the supply management field, and an ANSI certification aids in confirming this recognition." As an impartial assessor, ANSI accreditation protects the integrity of a certification process, enhances consumer and public confidence in a certification program and the personnel who complete it, and facilitates the mobility of certified personnel across borders. ANSI's accreditation process includes the submission of documentation of the requirements identified in ISO/IEC 17024, an on-site audit, and the correction of any nonconformity's. ANSI, a nonprofit organization that coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system, initiated a pilot program for organizations who demonstrate diversity among personnel certifiers. Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is the largest supply management organization in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM's mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM's membership base includes more than 45,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is a not-for-profit institute that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge. Kristen Kioa |
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