WELCOME TO THE ISM-CI EVENT ARCHIVES.
Our events are seperated into 3 categories, each one identified by its own symbol for easy indentification.
PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINARS Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September-May.
SATELLITE SEMINARSAnnounced throughout the year.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARSOptional events that were announced in the current newsletter


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ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

September 29-30

3-E Building

REGISTER NOW
  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Exam 1; Foundation of Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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Tuesday
October 11

Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Salons 2 & 3

REGISTER NOW
  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Effective Management of the Indirect Spend. This one-day session provides a thorough discussion of what makes managing the indirect so critical and why to include the percentage of total dollar spend for indirect categories and what the categories include to include the strategic sourcing processes for the indirect and service spend. (7 CEH)

    Hosted by: William Agee, C.P.M., A.P.P.

    Invitations to all other affiliates
 

 

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RESOURCES:

Tuesday,
October 11

Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Salons 2 & 3

REGISTER NOW
  • AGENDA:

    5:30 - 5:55 Early Bird Seminar: Panel Discussion - Gaining Senior Leadership Involvement in Supply Management     (1 CEH)

    6:00 – 6:45 Buffet Dinner and affiliate business.

    7:00 - 8:00 Premier Education Seminar: Effective Management of Indirect Spend. Bill Agee, C.P.M., WDA & Associates (1 CEH)
 

 

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Thursday,
October 13

DMACC CONF CTR

REGISTER NOW
  • AGENDA: 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM

    ISM Satellite Seminar
    Manage...Lead...Transform: What You Need to Know to be Effective

    This program will focus on the concepts of management, leadership and transformation. You will learn how they relate to supply management and how to apply the concepts to your work life and career. (4 CEH)

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp

 

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RESOURCES:

September 15-16

3-E Building

  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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Tuesday
September 13

The Pavilion at Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA

  • AGENDA:

    5:00 - 5:55 Early Bird Seminar: Ten Financial Ratios That Can Save Your Life.     Robert A. Kemp,Ph.D., CPSM. C.P.M.,(1 CEH)

    6:00 – 6:45 Buffet Dinner and affiliate business.

    7:00 - 8:00 Premier Education Seminar: Reading and Using Financial Statements in the Supply Management Process.
    Mary Lue Harding, C.P.M., Harding & Associates (1 CEH)
 

 

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Tuesday
September 13

The Pavilion at Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA


AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Financial Management for Supply Managers. This one-day seminar addresses key financial issues every supply manager should know, including understanding and using the language of finance and the rules of the financial management process to improve supply performance. Learning to use financial data, information and knowledge to improve decision making, negotiations and long term outcomes. How to improve business arrangements with suppliers and sell the value of your contributions to senior management and demonstrating your understanding of finance by finding hidden opportunities, crunching the numbers and determining what the opportunities are worth. Bring your calculator for practical exercises.
( 7 CEH)

Hosted by: Mary Lu. Harding, C.P.M.

Invitations to all other affiliates
 

 

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NEWSLETTER:

Tuesday
June 14

Prarie Meadows
The Pavillion

  • AGENDA:

    5:00 to 6:00 pm: Early Bird Seminar:     Meet and greet the ISM-CI professional members and their guests for networking and fellowship. Watch the races and enjoy the view of the Prairie Meadows Race Track and the horses from the air conditioned sky high rooms.

  • 6:00 to 6:15 pm: Introduction of members and guests. Brief Business meeting to recognize guests and new members. Brief review of summer activities and the September and October day-long seminars and meetings.

  • 6:15 to 8:00 pm: Dinner and personal interactions with other members and guests.
 

 

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NEWSLETTER:

Tuesday
May 10


Prairie Meadows
Conference Center
Ballroom B

  • AGENDA:

5:00 - 5:30 Early Bird Seminar: "Supply Chain Risk Management: Techniques and Tools" Susan K. Modeland, CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, Enterprise Supply Chain Project Manager, Goodrich; R. David Nelson, C.P.M., Senior Partner, Dave Nelson Group, Inc., CEO; Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M., President, Kemp Enterprises. (1 CEH)

5:30 – 6:45 Buffet Dinner and affiliate business.

7:00 – 8:00 "Telling Your Price Performance Story-Creating a Purchased Price Index" Robi Bendorf, CPSM, MCIPS, C.P.M., M.ED

 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
May 10

Prairie Meadows
Conference Center
  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    "Advanced Negotiations"

  • Supply professionals must aggressively identify and capitalize on opportunities to meet executive management's rising expectations. This program starts with essential negotiation elements then builds rapidly to advanced strategies that will change your people skills and the way you approach negotiations to
    optimize value through supply chains. Mr Bendorf is another of ISM's most sought after speakers. Everybody negotiates and some have the advantage because they are good at the process. You will want to attend this special seminar. Program Flyers and Registration information will be on display at the March Meeting.
 

 

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April 28-29

3-E Building

  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Exam 3; Leadership in Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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Thursday
April 28

DMACC CONF CTR

  • AGENDA: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Legal and Contracting Insights for Today's Supply Professional.
Contracting underlies many aspects of procuring products and services. Questions often arise concerning how to draft the contract to address such issues as ethical practices, global regulations, intellectual property, licenses and social responsibility. Supply professionals are guided by laws and regulations to answer these questions. This satellite seminar will look at key considerations in the contracting process, including how to identify the terms and conditions that are important for you and your company, and how to draft an agreement that will be effective in today's business environment. (4 CEH)

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
April 12

Sauer-Danfoss Company

2800 East 13th St
Ames, IA

  • AGENDA: PLANT TOUR

5:30 to 5:45 pm Arrive and Check in to meeting. Informal mixer with members ,
guests and Sauer-Danfoss tour guides. (0.25 CEH)

5:45 to 6:15 pm Dinner, Hosted by Sauer-Danfoss at Company Cafeteria

6:15 to 6:45 pm Welcome and introduction to Sauer-Danfoss, at Ames, IA. (0.50 CEH)

6:45 to 8:15 pm Premier Seminar: ISM-CI Groups led by Sauer-Danfoss host/guides tour the Sauer-Danfoss plant at , Ames, Ia. (1.25 CEH)

The plant tour is approximately a one-mile walk inside. We suggest that you wear comfortable walking shoes. Open toed shoes are forbidden. Safety glasses will be required and available. You may bring your own safety glasses. Parking is available in the front of the plant.

 

 

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March 24-25

3-E Building
  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Exam 2; Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.) (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
March 8

Prairie Meadows
Salons 2 & 3

  • AGENDAL: ISM Supply Management Month, 2011
  • 5:00 Early Bird Seminar: Curriculum and Study Programs for Logistics and Supply Management at ISU and UNI. Student Discussions of the learning process, research projects, activities and support needs
  • Student Leaders from ISU and UNI (1 CEH)

    6:00 Buffet Dinner and affiliate business.

    7:00 Premier Education Seminar: Contracting Processes for Supply Management Professionals, Presentation and Discussion
    Ernest Gabbard, JD, C.P.M., (1 CEH)

 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
March 8

Ramada Inn, DSM

  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Advanced Contract Writing. Supply management professionals often face situations which require us to think beyond the contracts form. This seminar will expand your foundation of contract knowledge and enable you to construct more effective agreements. This course includes numerous contracts clauses and their uses. Emphasis is on customizing clauses to accommodate specific situations and needs. (7 CEH)

  • Hosted by: Ernie Gabbard, JD., C.P.M.

    Invitations to all other affiliates
 

 

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Thursday
February 10

DMACC CONF CTR

  • AGENDA: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Understanding and Embedding Risk Management Concepts into Supply Practices. The probability of loss or failure is always a possibility. In today's global economy, political unrest, materials shortages, environmental concerns, natural disasters and other disruptions are considerable supply chain risks that need to be addressed to ensure supply success. How can you identify and mitigate risks in your supply chain? This satellite seminar offers practical strategies and tools to recognize, manage and eliminate possible risks. (4 CEH)

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp

 

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RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
February 8

Club House
Prairie Meadows

  • 5:00 – 5:30 Early Bird Seminar: Panel Discussion with team chairs and officers: Membership orientation and discussion of professional activities with the members concerning the broader issue of where our profession is going. (0.5 CEH)

  • 5:30 – 6:45 Buffet Dinner and affiliate business.

    7:00 – 8:00 Premier Seminar: Reallocating Requirements from an Existing Supplier to a New Supplier, Why and How; A Professional Panel will lead this discussion on reallocating requirements from an existing supplier to a new or different supplier. What are the required steps? What are the tools and risks involved? Join us to learn together! (1.5 CEH)

 

 

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February 3-4

3-E Building

  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Exam 1; Foundation of Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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January 20-21

3-E Building

  • AGENDA: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    (7 CEH per day)

 

Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
Limited to those qualified to be CPSM

 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
January 11

Prairie Meadows
Club House

  • AGENDA: Joint meeting with CI-APICS (APICS hosts the program)

    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Lean Principles and the Supply Chain – An Interactive Discussion. Our speaker will be a resource with input led by audience member's questions and interaction concerning lean tools and theory with structured problem solving and understanding total cost. (1 CEH)

    Kevin von Grabe, Vice President of Lean Deployment, LeanCor, inc.

    6:00 p.m.     Joint Dinner and Fellowship

    7:00 p.m.Premier Education Seminar: Building a Lean Fulfillment Stream. This program will change the way you think about your supply chain and logistics networks. Even better, it will give you a way to take action and improve materials and information flows. Our speaker will also explain a real-life implementation process for optimizing your entire fulfillment stream from raw materials to customers. (1 CEH)
    Kevin von Grabe, Vice President of Lean Deployment, Leancor, inc.
 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
December 14

Prairie Meadows

  • AGENDA: “ISM-CI Professional and Social Fellowship Meeting 2010"

    5:00  Gathering, networking and fellowship
    Prairie Meadows Bars will be open for your enjoyment

    6:00  Special holiday buffet dinner. 
    We will be joined by 50 special guests from Southeast Polk High School.

  • 6:45 p.m. ISM-CI Business meeting
    Kraig Koehler, C.P.M., President

    7:00  Special program to address the season
  • 7:15 p.m. Special Music by The Chamber Singers from Southeast Polk High School led by Ms. Rebecca Young.
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

November 18-19

3-E Building

  • AGENDA:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM: CPSM Exam 3; Leadership in Supply Management.     Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

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NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
November 9

Prairie Meadows

  • AGENDA: “Office Lean Simulation.“

    5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:
    "     Using continuous improvement tools mistake proofing for office processes.” 
    Georgia Wenck, Continuous Improvement Specialist, Goodrich PM CC   Engine Components,  First Round of Simulation.  (1 CEH)

    6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Affiliate Dinner, Fellowship and the Business Meeting     to include installation of the 2011 Officers and Directors.  Affiliate President, Kraig E. Koehler, C.P.M.

    7:15 p.m.Premier Education Seminar:
  • Second Round of Simulation.  (1 CEH)
  • Hosted by: Frank Montaban
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

October 14-15

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM: CPSM Exam 2;     Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    ( 7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

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RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
October 12

John Deere Works, Ankeny, Ia.

  • AGENDA: Plant Tour of the John Deere Works, Ankeny Iowa

    5:30 - 8:00pm     Arrangements have been made to hold the ISM-CI Plant Tour for 2010 at the John Deere Works, Ankeny, Iowa. Currently, we are planning that our meal and the networking will be in the Cafeteria and the plant tour or the sprayer operations will be by motorized conveyances with the Deere Tour Guides.
    (1.5 CEH)
  • Hosted by: Rhonda Deer
 

 

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RESOURCES:

October 7-8

3-E Building

  • AGENDA:

    8:00AM - 5:00PM: CPSM BRIDGE Exam Review;     Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    ( 7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

September 30

DMACC Conference CTR
  • AGENDA:

    ISM Satellite Seminar:     "Enhancing and Managing Internal Relationships"
  • This seminar focuses on the skills and tools SM can use to develop internal relationship, add value to the organization and achieve excellence. Panel of distinguished speakers. (4 CEH, Cost: $75.00)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

September 15-16

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    CPSM Exam 1;     Foundation of Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

 

Tuesday
September 14

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conference Center

  • AGENDA:

    5:00-6:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:
    “Looking Ahead to What ISM-CI Can Do For You.”

    Panel of ISM-CI Officers and Team Chairs. Meet and interact with our officers and team chairs.  (1 CEH)

    6:30 p.m.     Dinner and Fellowship

    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: “The Future of Supply Management.”
    Paul Novak, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., MCIPS.  CEO
    Please register by September 10, 2010. (1 CEH)

  • Hosted by: Kraig Koehler
 

 

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RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
June 8

Apron Tent at Prairie Meadows Trackside

• Prairie Meadows •

  • AGENDA:

    5:30 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     "The Ponies and the Betting Process." John Hernandez, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

    6:30 p.m. ANNUAL ISM-CI STEAK FRY AND FELLOWSHIP

    7:30 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: "Professional Networking and Fellowship."
    Interact with affi liate leadership in a discussion of the 2010 Professional Development Program in retrospect and the recognition of affi liate leadership for
    2009. Dr. Kemp, CPSM, C.P.M.
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

May 19-20

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    CPSM Exam 3;     Leadership in Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
May 11

Prairie Meadows
Salons 2 and 3

  • AGENDA:

    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     “What ISM Will Do For You: Our Annual Orientation” Presented by ISM-CI Group Panel (1 CEH)

    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship

    7:30 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: “Highlights of the 95th ISM International
    Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit”
    Kraig Koehler, C.P.M., Susan Modeland, CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, Mark Thompson,
    C.P.M., Kelly Green, CPSM, Donna Graham, Jocelyn Stull, C.P.M., Dr. Kemp, CPSM, C.P.M. (1 CEH)
  • Hosted by: Mary Bartusek
 

 

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RESOURCES:

April 22

DMACC Conference CTR
  • AGENDA:

    8:30 AM -1:30 PM: ISM Satellite Seminar;     "Rails, Roads, Water and Air: Logistics, Inventory and Distribution"
    As a supply management professional, you work diligently to acquire the best value in products and services for your organization. Critical elements of the total cost include the components of rail, road, air and water -- from mother earth through the supply chain to the final customer (and often back to mother earth). This satellite seminar will provide the supply management professional with insight into logistics, inventory control and distribution policies and practices.
    (4 CEH)
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

INVENTOR
MANAGEMENT

LEVERAGING
MRO

Tuesday
April 13

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:

    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Keeping Your Indirect Costs Under Control Jasmine Eisenbarth, C.P.M., Supply Manager, Pella Corporation (1 CEH)

    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship

    7:30 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: Leveraging MRO Inventory as an
    Investment,     by Mr. Eric Busch, Solution Development Manager
    Grainger Corporation
  • Hosted by: Robert Nelson
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

April 13-14

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM:     CPSM Exam 2; Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and The CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    ( 7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

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RESOURCES:

March 18 -19

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CPSM Exam 1; Foundation of Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the CPSM Diagnostic Kit. The Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

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RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
March 9

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:

    5:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT FOR NATIONAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT MONTH INTERNATIONAL CUISINE     State Provided Assistance for International Trade. Programs and Benefits to Iowa Businesses. Iowa Dept of Economic Development. Steve Ferguson, Director, Iowa Ag Export Center, Greater Des Moines Partnership. (1 CEH)

    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: Doing Business in China, India, Mexico and Eastern Europe; Culture and Practical Experiences. Global Panel of Local Experts Who Have Been There and Made It Happen. (1 CEH)
  • Hosted by: Mark Thompson
 

 

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RESOURCES:

Feb 18 -19

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended.
    ( 7 CEH per day)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

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RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
February 16

Ramada Inn
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA.
  • AGENDA:

    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Five Universal Best Practices That Help in Trying Economic Times. Susan K. Modeland, CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM, Goodrich and Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M. Kemp Enterprises.

    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship

    7:30 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: What on Earth are You Doing to the Employees? Kris Jensen, VP Corporate Services for Wisdom Worker Solutions
  • Hosted by: Gerry VanDyke

    PICS FROM THE EVENT: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11
 

 

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RESOURCES:

February 11

DMACC Conference CTR

REGISTER NOW
  • AGENDA:
    "Talent and Career Management for Supply Professionals."
    Challenging economic conditions and uncertainty are reshaping the face of the job market and raising concerns for many workers around the globe. Supply management organizations are working to ensure that they are staffed with individuals who have the requisite competencies to meet their needs. Supply professionals are searching to find and retain positions that provide job satisfaction and career advancement. This satellite seminar will explore the talent management, career management, succ ssion planning and other human resource challenges in todays supply management arena. (4 CEH)

  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

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RESOURCES:

BROCHURE

January 29

Ramada Resorts Conference Center

INVITE ONLY
  • AGENDA:
    Leadership Seminar:     Tell M Again Why I Became a Supply Manager. Ms. Nan Crockett Valentine, President of Valentine Coaching and Consulting Participants will learn how to address conflict, communication style differences, and workplace-generated stressors specific to our profession. You and your colleagues will discuss, dissect, and deliver solutions that can be applied once you leave the session. (7 CEH)

    DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE HE    RE
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
January 12

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Networking for Professional Success: How and Why? Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M., Kemp Enterprises

    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship

    7:30 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: Economic and Financial Challenges for
    Organizations and Supply Management in Mid American across 2010     Professor Ernie Goss, Ph.D., the MacAllister Chair & Professor of Economics, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
 

 

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December 11

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Exam 3; Leadership in Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
December 8

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Crossing the "Ts" and Dotting the "Is"; Preparing, Issuing and handling the RFXs to Ensure Supply Management Success.
    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Contracts, Contracting and Contract Management to Ensure Long-Range Success. A Professional Cross Industry Panel.
  • Hosted by: Bob Nelson and Gary VanDyke
 

 

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December 4

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Exam 3; Leadership in Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
November 10

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     "The Dissolution of Long Standing Supplier-Buyer
    Relationships; Ford & Firestone: Dissertation Research"
    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with The Seminar Conference Leading and Developing Talented Professionals, Gen X or Gen Y and Training and Retention; What Some Successful Companies are Doing.
  • Hosted by: Professor Montabon & Professor Harold Zarr
  • Pictures from the meeting: Pic01, Pic02, Pic03, Pic04, Pic05
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

BROCHURE

October 22

DMACC
Conference Center
  • AGENDA:
    8:30 a.m. - 1:30pm:     "Navigating the Numbers:A Supply Manager's Guide to Defining and Applying Economic and Financial Concepts." That information will be published as soon as it is available from ISM. (4) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

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October 16

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Exam 2; Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

Tuesday
October 13

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Analysis of Salaries for Professional Supply Management and the Impact of Education or Certification on Salary Growth.
    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. The Role of Regulation and Impact of Compliance in International trade on Todays Global Supply Operations.
  • Hosted by: Susan Modeland and Linh Phantavong
 

 

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October 9

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Exam 2; Effective Supply Management Performance. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

October 2

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     C.P.M. Reviews: Module 3 & 4, (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

October 1

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     C.P.M. Reviews: Module 3 & 4, (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

September 25

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

September 24

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

September 18

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Exam 1; Foundation of Supply Management. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEH
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

September 17

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     CPSM Bridge Exam. For C.P.M.s only. Students must have the ISM CPSM Study Guide and the Three Book Professional Series for the CPSM is recommended. (7) CEHs
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

 

September 10-11

3-E Building
  • AGENDA:
    8:00 a.m. - 5:00pm:     C.P.M. Reviews: Module 1 & 2, (7) CEHs per day
  • Hosted by: Dr. Kemp
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

NEWSLETTER

 

Tuesday
September 8

Prairie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar:     Identifying Supplier Strengths and Weaknesses and Financial Analysis.
    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Risk Analysis and Mitigation to Ensure Long-Term Organizational Success.
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

INFORMATION
FLYER

 

July 16-17

3E Building

  • AGENDA:

    8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. C.P.M. Reviews: Modules 3 and 4

    Hosted by: ISM-CI
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Supplement

Tuesday
June 9

Pella Corporation
  • AGENDA:
    6:00 p.m. Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    6:45 p.m. Supply Management and Operations Plant Tour at Pella Corporation
    Kraig Koehler, C.P.M. and Supply Management Staff
 

 

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Newsletter
Supplement
Tuesday
May 12

Prarie Meadows
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m.     Early Bird Seminar: Bringing The 94th Annual International Supply Management Conference to Iowa Deb Swartzendruber & Susan K. Modeland
    6:00 p.m.     Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar: Metrics Selection, Utilization and Benefits in Supply Management Kent A. Miller



Tuesday
April 23rd

DMACC Conference Center
  • AGENDA:
    Preparing to Negotiate On-shore and Offshore
    April 23, 2009: 8:45 1:30 PM
  • Whether you are sourcing offshore or domestically, challenges such as commodity shortages, increased pressure to cut costs, cultural diversity or language barriers, and sustainability initiatives are adding to the complexity in negotiations. You will want to hear these experienced negotiators discuss best practices to achieve success from your negotiations.

    Main Presenter: Tom Beaty, President and CEO, Insight Sourcing Group

    The Panelists are:
    Eileen Byrne-Halczyn, Ph.D., A.P.P., CPCM, global contracts /global category manager, IBM
    Christina Erwin, lead strategic sourcing manager, Textron Inc. Gurpreet Singh, CPSM, C.P.M., ASQ-CSSBB, principal, Strategic Supply Chain & Six Sigma Consulting

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Powerpoint EB
Powerpoint PS
Tuesday, April 14th
2009

Prarie Meadows
 
  • AGENDA:
    5:00 p.m.     Early Bird Seminar ISM Puts the Law on Your Side; Keeping the Process Legal, (Contract Building Blocks) Todd Shafer. C.P.M. 6:00 p.m. Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar Best Practices in Supply Management Susan K. Modeland, CPSM, C.P.M., CPIM Goodrich

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
 
  • AGENDA:

    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar The Role of Supply Chains in Difficult Times;
    How Can We Contribute Increased Value? Cross Industry Panel of Experts
    6:00 p.m. Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar Strategic Sourcing Processes
    Kent Miller, Director of Tractors and Implements, AG Division, Deere & Company, Waterloo, IA
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR:
    The Role of Supply Chains in Difficult Times; Where or How Can We Contribute Increased Value? Cross Industry Panel of Experts, Presentation and Discussion.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR:
    Strategic Sourcing Processes Mr. Kraig Koehler, Manager-Corporate Supply
    Management, Pella Corp., Pella, IA.

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Minutes
Powerpoint

Tuesday, February 10, 2009
 
  • AGENDA:

    FEBRUARY 2009 ISM-CI PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR
    SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar Personal Professional Development &
    Training Opportunities
    6:00 p.m. Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar Supply Chain Education, Where
    It Is Going and Why? Professors Michael Crum and Frank L. Montabon ISU and ISU graduate, Venessa Pehde, Goodrich
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR:
    Personal Professional Development & Training Opportunities
    Mark Thompson C.P.M., Pioneer Hi-Bred and Dr. Robert A. Kemp, CPSM, C.P.M.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR:
    Supply Chain Education, Where It Is Going and Why? Professors Michael Crum and Frank L. Montabon ISU and ISU graduate, Venessa Pehde, GEC.

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Minutes
Powerpoint

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
 
  • AGENDA:

    JANUARY 2009 ISM-CI PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar Using Economic Data to Create Practical Forecasts
    6:00 p.m. Affiliate Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar Impact of the Worldwide Economic
    Meltdown in Mid-America--short and longer-term? Ernie Goss, Ph.D.
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR:
    Using Economic Data to Create Practical Forecasts Michael Panos, CPSM, and Professional Panel
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR:
    Impact of the Worldwide Economic Meltdown in Mid-America--short and longer-term? Ernie Goss, Ph.D., the MacAllister Chair & Professor of Economics, Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska


ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Minutes

Tuesday,
November 11, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    NOVEMBER 2008 ISM-CI PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar Building Supplier Partnerships & Alliances presented by a Panel of CPSMs from ISM-CI
    6:00 p.m. Association Dinner and Fellowship
    7:00 p.m. Premier Education Seminar Resisting Price Increases Bill Michels
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR: Building Supplier Partners and Alliances
    A professional panel of four local supply management leaders concerning
    the theory and practice of building supplier relationships and
    recognition with certified suppliers, partnerships and alliances.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR: Resisting Price Increases WILLIAM L. MICHELS, C.P.M.

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Minutes

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    OCTOBER 2008 ISM-CI PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar TBA
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Improving Cost Management in Supply Operations: Presentation and Panel Discussion
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR: TO BE ANNOUNCED -Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR: IMPROVING COST MANAGEMENT IN
    SUPPLY OPERATIONS: PRESENTATION AND PANEL DISCUSSION
    Mr. Robert Nelson, Director of Procurement, at Vermeer Corporation will lead the presentation.

ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES:

Minutes

Tuesday, September 9, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    SEPTEMBER 2008 ISM-CI PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar Professional Networking and Building your Relationships
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Strategic And Tactical Supply Management; A Team Effort
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR: Professional Networking and Building your Relationships - Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR: STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL SUPPLY MANAGEMENT A TEAM EFFORT - DR. RUSSELL MOREY, C.P.M.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:< strong>

    JUNE 2008 ISM-CI PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar Good SRM: Are You Building or Wrecking Your Supply Chain?
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Contract Negotiations
    EARLY BIRD SEMINAR: Good SRM: Are You Building or Wrecking Your Supply Chain? - Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., CPSM, C.P.M.
    PREMIER EDUCATION SEMINAR: Contract Negotiations - TOM E. PATTON

Tuesday, May 13,
2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    MAY 2008 ISM-CI DINNER MEETING
    5:00 p.m. Early Bird Seminar; Building Success with Supplier Development Programs Panel Discussion of a presentation from the 94th ISM International Conference by ISM-CI members, Susan Modeland, C.P.M., Gerry Van Dyke and Robert Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M.
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    7:00 p.m. Office Politics Presentation
    OUR DINNER MEETING PROGRAM:
    What do you mean, I started it? Timothy L Johnson

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    APRIL 2008 ISM-CI DINNER MEETING
    5:00 to 6:00 Register at Pavilion, Self guided tours of Vermeer Museum
    6:00 to 7:00 ISM-CI Dinner hosted at Vermeer Corporation
    7:00 to 8:00 Tour plant 4, Environmental Segment, Brush Chipper Model Line
    DINNER MEETING PROGRAM: VERMEER TOUR

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    FEBRUARY 2008 ISM-CI/APICS JOINT DINNER MEETING
    5:30 p.m. Registration
    6:00 p.m. Dinner
    6:45 p.m. ISM-CI Topics/Updates
    7:00 p.m. Simulation Game
    DINNER MEETING PROGRAM:
    Student Night with Iowa State University E-Ops Simulation Game

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
 
  • AGENDA:

    JANUARY 2008 ISM-CI/APICS JOINT DINNER MEETING
    5:00 p.m. Pre-Meeting (Polk Room): Professional Certification, Credentials and Development in Supply Management A Panel Discussion Led By:
    Dean Ward, C.P.M Retired Former Purchasing Manager, The Maytag Company
    Former President, NAPM-CI, 1980-1981, Rhonda Deer, C.P.M., CBM Supplier Management Specialist Deere & Co, Des Moines Works,
    Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M. Professor Emeritus, Drake University and Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, Iowa State University 6:00 p.m. Dinner (Salon Room) 6:45 p.m. ISM-CI Topics/Updates 7:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting Topic Gale Mote - Running on Empty? Heres Some Fuel for Thought

 

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