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EducationNAPM-SFV proudly presents: COST/PRICE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP What: Cost/Price Analysis; Why, Way & How by Mike TaylorWhen: Thursday, April 12, 2012 Where: Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno, Burbank, CA Time: 8:00 AM—5:00 PM Fees: $395 (includes one year NAPM-SFV membership [new or renewal]) We understand that in a challenging economy companies may be hesitant to contribute to their employees cost for joining professional organizations. Often education is a different matter and for many of you this option may be the answer you have been looking for. On Thursday, April 12, 2012, NAPM-SFV will host a seminar on Cost/Price Analysis. Hurry – Enrollment limited to 30 attendees. How can you go wrong!!?? See you there.
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NAPM-SFV Is Sponsoring CPSM and CSM Prep & Exam Classes About the instructor: Merle Roberts, CPSM, C.P.M. - Instructor Extraordinaire With all of the buzz about offering one last round of review courses, some of you may have asked yourselves "who is this Merle Roberts?". Let me tell your from first-hand experience that Merle Roberts is an instructor who is a bundle of purchasing and supply management energy. Merle Roberts is the founder and president of Perpetual Frontiers. Perpetual Frontiers is a firm specialixing in professional development training for purchasing and supply management. Merle Roberts brings forth over 25 years of supply management experience to each test preparation classroom. The test prep reviews Merle Robertss offers are a whirlwind of learning, including new subject matter, offering relevant examples of applied solutions and Merle Roberts finishes up with a practice test given to all test prep attendees to help you pass the test.
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, University of San Diego ISM Approved - Master of Science in Supply Chain Management This web-based class offers Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM), is designed for high-performing managers and executives who have an established track record of success in one or more of the functions included in supply chain management. Learn more about how the MS-SCM can help change your life. Click to learn more.The Last Lecture Always begin with the end in mind. Very inspirational. To learn more. Click to learn more about ISM. Astounding Facts Readers make more money – a lot more. It's true! According to several studies*, business people who read at least 7 business books a year earn over 2.3 times more than people who read only 1 book per year. Why exactly do readers earn so much more money? One of the core reasons is that they have a constant stream of new ideas and strategies they can use to help their careers, their teams and their companies. The Japanese call this act of using a stream of new ideas to improve business practices "Kaizen". The Japanese say its true and it's at the heart of their huge success. They constantly use new ideas to make incremental improvements, which over time, stack up one on top of the other to create massive success. The same success principle applies to managers. Where To Find New And Practical Ideas To Drive Success?
There is a solution Certified in Supply Management™ (CSM™) Prove you have broad-based knowledge in all the major components of supply management. ISM's newest credential, Certified in Supply Management™ (CSM™), was developed to allow practitioners a way to demonstrate knowledge in supply management, regardless of whether they have a college degree. It validates your supply management body of knowledge and skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy and risk compliance. Leverage your knowledge and experience with the CSM™ to set yourself apart from thecompetition. The following are available from the ISM website: CPSM QUALIFICATION Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) - ISM has developed a professional qualification that is relevant internationally and reflects the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional. The program started in 2008. For those of you that have a C.P.M. and a college degree, you can take a bridge exam rather than the 3 module test required for the CPSM. C.P.M's passing the bridge exam do not have to pass any other modules (test) to qualify for their CPSM."The new qualification addresses the realities of supply management, workplace complexities including globalization, greater use of technology, and expanded competencies that supply management professionals employ to drive value in their organizations," states ISM Chief Executive Officer Paul Novak, C.P.M., A.P.P. This initiative emerges out of a recommendation from ISM's Certification Committee and is supported by findings of the research study conducted with Knapp & Associates International, Inc. Foremost among the study's conclusions is that pronounced changes in the field demand the new professional qualification must reflect higher skill levels across the entire spectrum of supply management. "The recommendation to develop an expanded supply management qualification is also based on extensive job analysis of supply management competencies," says ISM Certification Committee Chair Susan I. Scott, C.P.M., A.P.P. "ISM has established a legacy of certification excellence through innovation and expertise. Thia new qualification will strengthen this legacy." Note: This designation requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. C.P.M. PROGRAM ENDS ISM'S Board of Directors, with a recommendation from ISM's Certification Committee, has voted to issue Original (new) C.P.M.s only through December 31, 2013. However, the last day the C.P.M. Exam was offered was December 31, 2009. If you have not passed all 4 exams before December 31, 2009, you are not eligible to apply for an original (new) C.P.M.This decision to end the C.P.M. program by the Board of Directors and by the Certification Committee is partly based on an extensive study of the C.P.M. program, conducted in association with Knapp & Associates International, Inc. All C.P.M.s may continue to recertify to remain in good standing — even when ISM stops issuing Original (new) C.P.M.s. Those C.P.M.s who do not meet the minimum requirements for the new qualification (see above section) are encouraged to maintain their expertise through C.P.M. recertification. After December 31, 2013, you will not be able to reinstate a lapsed C.P.M. C.P.M.s must have a bachelor's degree in order to qualify for the new CPSM designation. The C.P.M. will continue to be a valuable designation within the supply management profession. ISM has granted nearly 44,000 C.P.M.s over the 31-year history of the program. Your C.P.M. signifies a level of knowledge that no one can take away. For more information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Individuals who have earned their C.P.M. designation are required to recertify every five years. To recertify, applicants must earn 84 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) during their current certification period. At least 56 CEHs must be educational in nature. Up to 28 CEHs may be earned in the professional contributions category.Please submit your application for recertification no more than 120 days prior to the expiration date on your current certificate. CEHs may be earned in the following categories:
One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10 CEHs LIFETIME C.P.M. CERTIFICATION AND LIFETIME A.P.P. ACCREDITATION Lifetime Certification or Lifetime Accreditation means recertifying or reaccrediting for the last time. The applicant must document 18 years of full-time professional supply management experience to obtain Lifetime Certification or Lifetime Accreditation. When you meet the criteria, you can APPLY TODAY You do not need to wait until your recertification or reaccreditation is due. Just complete the appropriate application, include proof of employment since your original application, and document CEHs (see table below). Experience previously approved on your original application does not have to be documented again.To Learn More contact ISM via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Those applicants eligible for Lifetime need only submit hours based on the table below. If a C.P.M. applicant reaches their 18th year during their one-year grace period, then they will need to document another 21 hours (total of 105 hours). For the A.P.P., another 7 hours is required (total of 49 hours).
REINSTATING A LAPSED CERTIFICATION/ACCREDITATION Certificate lapsed less than one year from the postmark date of your application (also known as your "Grace Period"):
NOTE: If your designation has lapsed (even if during a one-year grace period) ISM expects individuals to refrain from using the designation (on business cards, résumés, correspondence, etc.) until your designation has been reinstated. To learn more, contact ISM's Certification Department via e-mail at
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or via the Certification Discussion Area vailable at www.ism.ws. ISM also has a C.P.M./A.P.P. automated telephone message system at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276, extension 3027. The automated system provides information about certification, accreditation and continuing education. To speak with someone about Certification:
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