These are the slides that were part of the supply management webinar given by penn state university on 12/15. highlights the new cpsm certificate program with ism

1. The Certified Professional in Supply Management Presented by: Robert J. Wislowski, CPSM, C.P.M. December 15, 2008 Choosing the Path for Effective Supply Management

2. Presentation Outline Supply Management and the Mission of ISM New Challenges/Opportunities for Supply Managers How did ISM get here? Questions CPSM Requirements, Study Materials and Costs CPSM Exam Information (Exams 1, 2, and 3) CPSM Bridge Exam Questions

6. Supply Management Component Breakdown The supply management component is either part of the individual’s personal job responsibilities and/or supervisory responsibilities or the responsibility of someone else in the supply management organization. Responsibility % Responding Responsibility % Responding Purchasing/Procurement 99% Warehousing 74% Strategic Sourcing 98% Distribution 71% Logistics 83% Receiving 69% Quality 83% Packaging 63% Inventory Control 81% Product/Service Materials Management 81% Development 63% Transportation/Traffic/ Manufacturing Shipping 79% Supervision 34% Disposition/Investment Recovery 75%

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21. ISM wishes to thank all of the individuals who participated in the CPSM Pilot Exams that were held in February and March 2008. The pass rates for the CPSM Exams average about 65% or so which is very similar to the pass rates we have historically seen on the C.P.M. Exam. Thank you. ISM Professional Credentials Department Excerpt from ISM’s Credentials Discussion Board:

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24. 2009 CPSM Course Schedule PSU Abington: Bridge Program Beginning 1/20/09; 6 - 9pm PSU Great Valley: Bridge Program Beginning 3/16/09; 6 - 9pm PSU State College: Bridge Program 2/4 to 2/6/09; 8am - 5pm PSU York: Bridge Program 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 & 2/26; 9am - 4pm

25. 2009 CPSM Course Schedule PSU Lancaster: Foundations Course 2/20, 2/27 & 3/6/09; 8am - 5pm PSU State College: Foundations Course 4/1 to 4/3/09; 8am - 5pm PSU State College: Performance Course 5/6 to 5/8/09; 8am - 5pm PSU State College: Management Course 6/3 to 6/5/09; 8am - 5pm

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27. For More Information: Penn State University Randy Ingbritsen 215-881-7405 [email_address] facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=87930150116 Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1132197