Seminar Information

Professional Development in Purchasing - 2008

Market Intelligence for Supply Professionals

Thursday, February 7, 2008
What is market intelligence? How can it be used in strategic sourcing? What should you consider when building a market intelligence program? Many compaines are finding that information is a critical component of the sourcing process. How much they know about their suppliers and the market helps not only in negotiating, but in controlling costs and determining project success. This program will look at where and how to obtain information and how to use it to achieve success.

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Supply Management's Role in Sustainability

Thursday, April 17, 2008
The topic of "sustainability" has leapt into corporate boardrooms, raising questions of the company's social responsiblity and enviromental practice, policies and decision-making. Questions find their way to supply management and challenge us to explore how our suppliers are dealing with sustainability.
The program looks at sustainabiliy elements in contract language, supplier audits, regulations, reporting requirements and compliance. It will also cover how to keep upper management informed on sustainability -- and the supply manager's role in adressing these issues.

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Directions to Seminars

Where: Boise State University, Simplot-Micron Technological Center

Parking: BSU parking lots or meters ($$$ required).

Note: NAPM - Idaho Southwest is not responsible for parking tickets. Please plan to pay for parking on the BSU campus.

Addmissions Fee: ISM Members: $ 25.00
Non-members: $ 35.00

If you have any questions, please contact:

Sue Case
Professional Development
NAPM-ISW
208-388-2952
suecase@idahopower.com