"Project management is the key to earned results" as the saying goes.  Project Management skills are critical to the success of SCM professionals. This Project Management seminar will reinforce both basic and advanced techniques that are the foundation of successful Project Management.   This seminar will cover the "cradle to grave" project management process that is the hallmark of successful global procurement endeavors.

All SCM professionals will at some point in their career be required to apply project management skills in supporting organizational objectives. This course will provide you with the knowledge of key competencies, principles, practices and techniques for the commercial management of projects with particular emphasis on the role of the SCM professional.    

This one day seminar will lay the ground work to understanding the legal aspects of purchasing.  You don't need to be a lawyer to work with and understand contracts but understanding the terms commonly found in contracts and the reason and purpose behind them will make you better prepared during your next negotiation.  A "must-have" for all purchasing and supply management professionals.  

This one day seminar will provide an introduction to the understanding of the legal aspects of software license agreements and technology acquisitions.  You don't need to be an IT professional or a lawyer to play a role in providing your company with technology or software acquisition contracts, especially after you have participated in this seminar.

Attendees in this seminar will be given an introduction into distinguishing the license of software vs. the purchase of goods and services as well as an overview of laws governing technology and software agreements and intellectual property rights.  Understanding the key issues in software license agreements, such as types of licenses and defining the licensee, dealing with assignments, warranties, training, support and maintenance are just a few areas of in-depth knowledge that will be provided.  This course will also look at the key issues in software development agreements, hardware acquisition, trial and test agreements, shrink-wrap and click-wrap agreements, cloud computing and electronic commerce. 

$350 ISM Members / $450 Non-Member

Instructor: Martin J. Carrara Esq

7 Continuing Education Hours

March 22, 2012

9:00-5:00PM

The seminar will provide an overview of the broad & diverse categories across the Marketing & Advertising landscape. Participants will learn tools to effectively manage Marketing and Advertising spend, sourcing strategies, negotiation levers and a supplier management approach to improve quality, performance and compliance, as well as building effective relationships with internal marketing business partners.
 

One of the measurements of best in class Procurement organizations is "spend control", (amount of spend managed). Marketing and Advertising spend is one of the top spend categories in most companies, so to become a best in class procurement organization, you need to crack the code on managing Marketing and Advertising spend. 

$350 ISM Members / $450 Non-Member

Instructor: Sal Vitale, C.P.M.

7 Continuing Education Hours

March 29, 2012

9:00-5:00PM

Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®)

Certified in Supply Management (CSM™)

The CPSM® and the NEW CSM™ are the credentials that surpasses the demands of the international marketplace with multi-faceted skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy and risk compliance. For significantly less money than other professional development opportunities you can boost the effectiveness of your bachelor's degree with the CPSM certification OR your practical work experience with the CSM™ certification. 

Requirements for CPSM® qualification are:
 1. 3 years full-time, professional supply management experience (nonclerical, nonsupport)
2. Bachelors' degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent
3. Pass 3 Exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam

Requirements for CSM™qualification are:
 1. Pass three CSM™  Exams OR if you are a C.P.M. in good standing, pass the Bridge Exam
2. Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support) with an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) OR five years of full-time professional supply management experience (non-clerical, non-support)

Exam Class Review Offered:

Exam 2 - February 9, 2012
Exam 3 - June 7, 2012
 

 SAVE over $200 with this offer - CPSM® or CSM™- Register for All Three Review Classes
(includes CSM / CPSM® study guides)

$1,000 ISM Members/APICS Members

$1,050 Non-Member

 9:00AM-5:00PM