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

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.

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