The Purchasing and Supply Manager's Guide to the C.P.M. Exam (eBook)

Fred Sollish, John Semanik (Autoren)

eBook Download: PDF

2006 | 1. Auflage
528 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-7821-5082-7 (ISBN)

Infos

Real World Scenarios for Practical Insights into the Field of
Purchasing and Supply Management

Whether you're a purchasing or supply management professional
seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through years
of practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the field
looking to strengthen your resume, the C.P.M. certification from
the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) provides you with the
means to do so. The Purchasing and Supply Manager's Guide to the
C.P.M. Exam was developed to help you prepare for the four modules
that comprise the C.P.M. exam, and includes additional study tools
designed to reinforce understanding of crucial subject areas.

KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:

* Purchasing Process. Identifying requirements, preparation of
solicitations, supplier analysis, contract execution,
implementation, and administration.

* Supply Environment. Negotiations, information technology,
quality issues, internal relationships, and external
relationships.

* Value Enhancement Strategies. Sourcing analysis, supply and
inventory management, value enhancing methods, forecasting and
strategies.

* Management. Management and organization, and human resource
management.

This Study Guide is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated
in any way with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM and
C.P.M. are trademarks or registered marks of the Institute for
Supply Management. This publication may be used in assisting
students to prepare for the C.P.M. exam, but neither Harbor Light
Press nor ISM warrants that use of this publication will ensure
passing of the exam.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of eBook file.

Autor

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.

Inhalt

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 Contracts 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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.7.2006
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik
• Schlagworte: Certification (MSCE, Novell, etc.) • Prüfungsvorbereitung • Prüfungsvorbereitung • Test Prep • Zertifizierung • Zertifizierung f. MSCE u. Novell
• ISBN-10: 0-7821-5082-9 / 0782150829
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7821-5082-7 / 9780782150827