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Dinner Meeting                  

    Here is the information for the upcoming Dinner Meeting. 

      Date:   April 17, 2008  (Note different date than normal)

      Topic:  Price/Quality “The Competing Objectives”

      Presented by Paul Kehr CQM/OE

      Time:  5:30 – 6:15 Networking

                 6:15 -7:00 Dinner

                 7: 00 Presentation

 

      Place:  St. Mary’s Noble Family Dining Hall  --  South Bend, IN

      Cost:  $20 for members

ISM Resource Guides Are a Great Professional Resource

Did you know that ISM has a library of articles on a variety of topics related to supply management that are free to members? ISM's Resource Guides include suggested reading lists and links in addition to printed articles drawn from ISM publications. They may be requested and downloaded through the Members Only section of the Web site at no cost.

Some of the current areas covered in Resource Guides include:

  • Bidding Process
  • Contract Management
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Global Sourcing
  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Guidelines
  • Measuring Performance/Benchmarking
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Project Management
  • Reverse Auctions
  • Software Licensing and Contracting
  • Supplier Partnering and Alliances

There also are Resource Guides devoted to a specific economic sector, such as healthcare, hospitality and utilities.

If you have never explored the information contained in ISM's Resource Guides, you should take a look. You may find more than one article or link that can make your job easier and advance your career.

Log onto the Web site and go to Members Only at the left of the screen. A list of options will appear, including Additional Resources; move your cursor over, and ISM Resource Guides will be the first item on the list of resources that will appear to the right. Click there, and you will be taken to the page that lists all the guides currently available.

The ISM Web site contains a wealth of information designed specifically for supply management professionals. If you don't take advantage of these resources, you are denying yourself a great professional development opportunity. Visit the site often, and explore!

About PMA South Bend

For over 80 years, the Purchasing Management Association of South Bend has served as a vital resource for purchasing professionals in the northern Indiana and southern Michigan areas. Our membership is drawn from a diverse base, both in terms of geography and industry.

This has provided us with a great depth for our membership and board through the years. We have been fortunate to have representation from sectors including manufacturing (i.e., medical, consumer, industrial,) service and non-profit.

With support from both local companies and our strong educational institutions, we have provided information, training and professional development for our members.