The Purchasing and Supply  Manager's Guide To The C.P.M. Exam
Real World Scenarios for Practical Insights into the Field of Purchasing andSupply ManagementWhether you're a purchasing or supply managementprofessional seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through yearsof practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the field looking tostrengthen your resume, the C.P.M. certification from the Institute for SupplyManagement (ISM) provides you with the means to do so.The Purchasing andSupply Manager's Guide to the C.P.M. Examwas developed to help you preparefor the four modules that comprise the C.P.M. exam, and includes additional studytools designed to reinforce understanding of crucial subjectareas.KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:PurchasingProcess. Identifying requirements, preparation of solicitations, supplieranalysis, contract execution, implementation, and administration.SupplyEnvironment. Negotiations, information technology, quality issues, internalrelationships, and external relationships.Value EnhancementStrategies. Sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, valueenhancing methods, forecasting and strategies.Management. Managementand organization, and human resource management.ThisStudy Guide is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with theInstitute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM and C.P.M. are trademarks orregistered marks of the Institute for Supply Management. This publication may beused in assisting students to prepare for the C.P.M. exam, but neither HarborLight Press nor ISM warrants that use of this publication will ensure passing of the exam.