The Purchasing and Supply Managers Guide to the C.P.M. Exam

Real World Scenarios for Practical Insights into the Field of Purchasing andSupply Management
Whether you′re a purchasing or supply managementprofessional seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through yearsof practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the field looking tostrengthen your resume, the C.P.M. certification from the Institute for SupplyManagement (ISM) provides you with the means to do so. The Purchasing andSupply Manager′s Guide to the C.P.M. Exam was developed to help you preparefor the four modules that comprise the C.P.M. exam, and includes additional studytools designed to reinforce understanding of crucial subjectareas.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:PurchasingProcess. Identifying requirements, preparation of solicitations, supplieranalysis, contract execution, implementation, and administration.SupplyEnvironment. Negotiations, information technology, quality issues, internalrelationships, and external relationships.Value EnhancementStrategies. Sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, valueenhancing methods, forecasting and strategies.Management. Managementand organization, and human resource management.
ThisStudy Guide is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with theInstitute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM and C.P.M. are trademarks orregistered marks of the Institute for Supply Management. This publication may beused in assisting students to prepare for the C.P.M. exam, but neither HarborLight Press nor ISM warrants that use of this publication will ensure passing ofthe exam.


Spis treści:

Introduction.
Assessment Test.
Part I Operational Purchasing Practices.
Chapter 1: Procurement and Best Business Practices.
Chapter 2: Sourcing.
Chapter 3: Selecting Suppliers and Measuring Performance.
Chapter 4: Administering Contracts.
Chapter 5: Administering Co ntracts for Supplier Compliance.
Part II Managing Systems and Relationships.
Chapter 6: Managing Negotiations.
Chapter 7: Using Computer–Based Systems.
Chapter 8: Managing Quality.
Chapter 9: Maintaining Internal Relations.
Chapter 10: Supplier Relationship Management.
Part III Providing Added Value.
Chapter 11: Making Sound Sourcing Decisions.
Chapter 12: Managing Material and Supply Operations.
Chapter 13: Adding Value to the Organization.
Chapter 14: Strategic Procurement Planning.
Part IV Leading the Procurement Organization.
Chapter 15: Managing the Procurement Organization.
Chapter 16: Managing Human Resources.
Appendix A.
Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
John Seminak, MBA/CPM, is founder, managing director and instructor for San Jose State University, Professional Development curriculum in Supply Chain Management & Purchasing. Fred Sollish, MS/CPM, is a former President and CEO of the Institute for Supply Management’s Silicon Valley affiliate. Fred is an Instructor and program coordinator for the University of California, Santa Cruz and California State University, San Jose.

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Real World Scenarios for Practical Insights into the Field of Purchasing andSupply Management
Whether you′re a purchasing or supply managementprofessional seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through yearsof practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the field looking tostrengthen your resume, the C.P.M. certification from the Institute for SupplyManagement (ISM) provides you with the means to do so. The Purchasing andSupply Manager′s Guide to the C.P.M. Exam was developed to help you preparefor the four modules that comprise the C.P.M. exam, and includes additional studytools designed to reinforce understanding of crucial subjectareas.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:Purchasing Process. Identifying requirements, preparation of solicitations, supplieranalysis, contract execution, implementation, and administration.SupplyEnvironment. Negotiations, information technology, quality issues, internalrelationships, and external relationships.Value EnhancementStrategies. Sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, valueenhancing methods, forecasting and strategies.Management. Managementand organization, and human resource management.
ThisStudy Guide is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with theInstitute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM and C.P.M. are trademarks orregistered marks of the Institute for Supply Management. This publication may beused in assisting students to prepare for the C.P.M. exam, but neither HarborLight Press nor ISM warrants that use of this publication will ensure passing ofthe exam.