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 Welcome to NAPM of Southern Colorado
Supply Chain Management Professionals Advancing Businesses in Southern Colorado


ISM exists to lead and serve the supply management profession


 

2013 is here...  Be The Solution!

  

The National Association of Purchasing Management of Southern Colorado is the local affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM serves over 40,000 members and over 140 affiliates and is best known for it's professionalism, CPSM certifications, and the Report On Business (the ROB Report) for the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.  Click here to learn more about the Institute for Supply Management.  


Locally, ISM focuses on professional development and certifying supply management leaders in Southern Colorado and the advancement of supply management practices and techniques within all industries. All members commit to ISM’s Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct.
 

ISM 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

Get the ISM Conference Presentations (log-in required on ISM Site)


J. Shipman Award Members at the 2013 Conference
Lisa Martin, C.P.M., was named the 82nd recipient of the J. Shipman Gold Medal at the 2013 ISM Conference luncheon. The Shipman award is the highest honor a supply management professional can achieve, and Martin was chosen as the 2013 medalist for her many contributions to the profession over her career.


Upcoming Programs and Events

For More Detail, or to Register, Click on "Calendar of Events" at the Left and select the event

Date

Time

Event

Topic/Location

May 16

6:00 - 8:00 PM

 Dinner Meeting

  Induction of Officers & Directors for 2013/2014 

May 17

   8:00 - Noon

  NAPM Denver

   Professional Ethics: A Preventive Maintenance Approach

Jul 11

11:00 AM - Noon

ISM Webinar

Supply Management Trends: A panel discussion

Jul 25-26

All day

ISM Conference

2nd Annual Risk Management Conference



 *NAPM Denver has extended member pricing to all of their events to NAPM Southern Colorado members.


Career Opportunities

To View Recent Postings, Sign in as a Member, and Click on the "Career Opportunities" at Left

Corporate Sponsorship

Thank you for supporting the professional development of individuals committed to Principles and Ethical Guidelines in Supply Management through NAPM-SC and The Institute for Supply Management.  NAPM-SC communicates directly with over 200 supply management professionals a month and our site gets over 6,700 hits a month!   Contact any board member to learn more about becoming a corporate sponsor.


ISM Affiliate of Excellence

NAPM of Southern Colorado has been recognized as an ISM Affiliate of Excellence.

Only 9 out of 140+ affiliates received this award during the July 2006 Leadership Training Conference.

 

Our Mission


Our mission  is to provide educational, training, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for the advancement of our membership and those who wish to become members.   


We offer these member services through local and national seminars and training events, interactive online presentations, regular dinner meetings with speakers and group discussions, as well as access to ISM's national library and database of relevant topics, academic research,  economic trend index ( "Report on Business"), and other resources for the Procurement and Materials profession. 


NAPM of Southern Colorado is an affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM, formerly NAPM), an international  association of Procurement and Materials professionals.   

ISM Report on Business

    CPSM Insights
    The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) designated the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) as the title for the profession's revamped and expanded qualification program. The Certified Professional in Supply Management is rapidly becoming the new certification of choice for progressive hiring managers when searching for strategic supply management professionals. The CPSM is recognized internationally and reflects the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional. The CPSM made its first debut in 2008.

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get Email Updates for the CPSM

    CPSM Presentation (September 2007)

    Supply Line 2055: Certification Update

    Sign-up for above Certification Update

    Credentials Discussion Forum

    The CPSM will Prepare Supply's Future Leadership

    ISM's Certification Market Study Supports New Qualification

    ISM CPSM Exam Specification

    ISM CPSM Bridge Exam Specification

    CPSM Study Materials and a Supplemental Reading List

    ISM contracts with Pearson VUE for CPSM testing

     


    CPSM/CSM Study Group
    The CPSM/CSM STUDY GROUP is already in progress. Interested members, contact Mike Dobyns at michael.j.dobyns@xcelenergy.com or Tracy Toohey at tracey@psacorp.com 

     

    Continuing Education Hour (CEH) Program Changes