C.P.M. Exam Preparation Workshops
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Module 1
"Purchasing Process"
Location: NAPM-OC Office - T.B.A.
Overview
Procurement Plans - Budget Issues
Specifications Methods of Procurement
Cost/Benefit Analysis Samples & Demonstrations
Statements of Work Source Identification & Selection
Legal Role - Competitive Process
Supplier Evaluation - Supplier Performance
Contracts & POs - Contract Administration
Follow-Up & Expediting - Conflict Resolution
Payment Issues - Policies & Procedures
Records Maintenance
Module 2
"Supply Environment"
Location: NAPM-OC Office - T.B.A.
Overview
Negotiations - Computerized Purchasing
Database Management - Inventory Control
Resolving Duality Issues Quality Improvement
Internal Relationships - Change Management
Training Issues - Supplier Interviews
Supplier Relationships Price & Availability
Supplier Inquiries & Protests
Small/Disadvantaged Business Programs Professional Organizations

Facilitator
Merle W. Roberts, C.P.M.
A 25+ year veteran
with a proven track record!

Each module is a full day workshop, on a Saturday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Each day will include 5.5 of lecture and discussion followed by 2.5
hours of testing and exam analysis. The NAPM “C.P.M. Study Guide” (Seventh Edition, Updated 2001) will be required study material and should be obtained and read by attendees prior to attending each session. The Study Guide is available from Perpetual Frontiers HERE. Full day attendance will qualify for seven hours CEHs per workshop.

Module 3
"Value Enhancement Strategy"
Location: NAPM-OC Office - Sat, Nov 8, 2008
Overview
Make-Buy, Outsourcing & Privatization
Lease or Buy Leveraging Strategies
Interdepartmental Meetings Inventory Discrepancies
Obsolete, Surplus & Scrap Standardization
Process Improvement
Cost Reduction, Avoidance & Containment
New Products & Technologies Supply Strategies
Supplier Communication
Market Awareness Management Interface
Module 4
"Management"
Location: NAPM-OC Office - Sat, Dec 6 , 2008
Overview
Strategic Plans & Objectives - Training
Purchasing Objectives Operating Policies & Procedures
Management Reports Audits & Reports
Department Performance Evaluation Departmental Budget
Operational Forms - Supervision & Leadership
Hire, Promote & Dismiss - Staff Performance Evaluation
Performance Problems Discrimination & Harassment
Mail or Fax payment along with this registration form to:
Perpetual Frontiers
16241 Typhoon Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Tel: 714-840-3409 Fax: 714-840-2528
Email: merleroberts@earthlink.net

Registration

  Fee Includes:
  Continental Breakfast
  Lunch & Refreshments


Print Form
Workshop Fees
$250.00
Cancellation must be received at least 72 hours prior to seminar in order to receive a deferred registration. No exceptions!
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Seminar Location:
NAPM-OC, Inc. - XEROX Building
1851 East First Street. Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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