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Message from your ISM St. Louis President
President’s Message April 2016
April brings us the onset of spring and with the flowers starting to come back
from the winter’s rest, we can think about how we can revive our skill sets in
our careers and hone our skills in order to keep pace with
Supply Chain profession. Stay tuned to the website for educational
opportunities and webinars.
Our dinner meeting for April will be held at IKEA
guided tour. Recently we had a very successful seminar on Strategic
and our Education Committee is putting together CPSM classes to prepare for
certification. If you do not have your certification, please consider these
classes as the instructor is top notch.
We also need volunteers to help the board. Volunteering can be a one
event or for the year. We need your help to keep the St Louis Affiliate strong.
We also welcome any suggestions for tours or dinner meetings
any of the board members and we welcome talking
Meetings.
We hope to see you in Indianapolis for the International Conference which
takes place May 15-18. It’s a very good opportunity to gather CEU’
recertification and network with colleagues from all over the globe.
Kind Regards,
Pat
Pat Greathouse
President ISM – St Louis
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Message from your ISM St. Louis President – Pat Greathouse
President’s Message April 2016
us the onset of spring and with the flowers starting to come back
from the winter’s rest, we can think about how we can revive our skill sets in
in order to keep pace with the ever evolving
Stay tuned to the website for educational
Our dinner meeting for April will be held at IKEA, and after, you can do a self-
guided tour. Recently we had a very successful seminar on Strategic Sourcing
and our Education Committee is putting together CPSM classes to prepare for
If you do not have your certification, please consider these
olunteers to help the board. Volunteering can be a one-time
event or for the year. We need your help to keep the St Louis Affiliate strong.
We also welcome any suggestions for tours or dinner meetings. Please e-mail
welcome talking with you at the General
We hope to see you in Indianapolis for the International Conference which
very good opportunity to gather CEU’s for
recertification and network with colleagues from all over the globe.
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendar for these
upcoming events that you
don’t want to miss. (Page 2)
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Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendar for these
upcoming events that you
don’t want to miss. (Page 2)
Upcoming Events.
Space may be limited. Sign
up today!
Meeting w/ IKEA
Tue, April 26, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
IKEA St. Louis
1 IKEA Way
St. Louis, Missouri 63108
Signature Event:
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) invites you to attend ISM
our annual international conference. Join over 2,500 global supply chain
and procurement professionals for three days of learning, sharing, and
networking with the best and brightest minds in supply management.
Sign up today at
. Sign
Stray Rescue Volunteer
Event
Tue, May 3, 2016
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stray Rescue
2320 Pine Street
Saint Louis, Missouri
63103
What Managers Need to
Know about
Us w/ ISM
Tue, May 24
5:30 PM
Greenbr
Club
12665 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63122
Signature Event: ISM 2016 Annual Conference
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) invites you to attend ISM
our annual international conference. Join over 2,500 global supply chain
and procurement professionals for three days of learning, sharing, and
ing with the best and brightest minds in supply management.
Do not miss this event!
Learn more at ism2016.org
Sign up today at ismstlouis.org
What Managers Need to
about Change – Join
Us w/ ISM’s Past Presidents
Tue, May 24, 2016
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
riar Hills Country
12665 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63122
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) invites you to attend ISM2016 -
our annual international conference. Join over 2,500 global supply chain
and procurement professionals for three days of learning, sharing, and
ing with the best and brightest minds in supply management.
Do not miss this event!
ism2016.org
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Giving Back: ISM St. Louis and the St. Louis Area Foodbank
Did you know that 1 in 8 people in our region need food assistance? The St. Louis Area Foodbank helps
feed 57,100 people each week! In order to achieve this, it takes the work of many volunteers! Volunteer!
You can make a difference in your community! Area families and seniors depend on the food that each
volunteer sorts, boxes and repackages.
We had a lot of fun and success with our events last year. This year we are planning for another team
event in November. Save the date and register today!
Thu, Nov 17, 2016 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
St Louis Area Food Bank
70 Corporate Woods Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044
Sign up now in order to have an opportunity to network with your ISM peers while helping out our
community. Space is limited to the first 15 who register.
Similar to last year, we will collect donations and food bank items at our meetings. A list of wish list items
can be found here.
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Introducing St. Louis Founder
Attached are a few pictures from our signature event in March
Louis had an overwhelming response for this event, and we sold out.
knew this class would be in high demand.
to sign up quickly as space is limited. ISM VALUE = OUTCOMES MATTER
The ISM St Louis Founder`s Educational Assistance Program
Directors of ISM who served with distinction
The purpose of the ISM St Louis Educational Assistance Program is to provide monetary assistance for
education to those in the field of Purchasing and
One $1000 Scholarship Award may be awarded
Requirements for Application
• Must be a resident of the geographic area served by ISM
• Must meet eligibility requirements for membership (regular, associate or student) in ISM
Inc
• Individuals will not be eligible for repeat awards
• Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor
Business, or Procurement curriculum
Procurement or Supply Chain
• Demonstrate commitment or
• One $1000 Scholarship Award will be awarded
Additional details and application will soon be available at
ISM St. Louis in Action
ISM St. Louis’ Seven Steps to Strategic Sourcing Event
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St. Louis Founder’s Scholarship Program
ictures from our signature event in March, The Seven Steps of Strategic S
response for this event, and we sold out. With expert training at these rates, we
knew this class would be in high demand. We are planning much more exciting events, and we encou
ISM VALUE = OUTCOMES MATTER
Educational Assistance Program is named in honor of Former Executive
Directors of ISM who served with distinction.
Educational Assistance Program is to provide monetary assistance for
education to those in the field of Purchasing and Supply Management.
be awarded
he geographic area served by ISM-St Louis, Missouri
Must meet eligibility requirements for membership (regular, associate or student) in ISM
eligible for repeat awards
Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor or Graduate Degree in a Supply Chain Management
curriculum. Demonstrate completion of courses pertaining directly to
Chain Management
or interest in community or philanthropic work
One $1000 Scholarship Award will be awarded
Additional details and application will soon be available at ismstlouis.org.
ISM St. Louis in Action
to Strategic Sourcing Event in March
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s Scholarship Program
, The Seven Steps of Strategic Sourcing. ISM St.
With expert training at these rates, we
more exciting events, and we encourage you
ormer Executive
Educational Assistance Program is to provide monetary assistance for
Must meet eligibility requirements for membership (regular, associate or student) in ISM-St Louis,
or Graduate Degree in a Supply Chain Management,
ses pertaining directly to
CPSM Certification Programs
Why a CPSM?
A CPSM certification will set you apart as an expert in critical areas of global supply chain
management such as sustainability, strategic sourcing & forecasting and risk/compliance. As an ISM
member, you will receive discounted exam pricing and have access to exclusive online study
materials and resources.
What are the requirements for CPSM?
Requirements for CPSM Certification include:
• Three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical,
nonsupport) with a Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institution or international
equivalent
OR
• Five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport)
without a qualified Bachelor’s degree
AND
• Successfully pass three CPSM® Exams.
Learn more about certification requirements.
CPSD Certification Programs
Why a CPSD?
Becoming a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD) allows you to create high-impact supplier
diversity outcomes. Designed for professionals tasked with creating diverse supplier initiatives as well as
strategic diversity initiatives, CPSD™ certification gives you exemplary skills and recognition as an expert in
the diversity sourcing field.
What are the requirements for CPSD?
• Successfully pass the Foundation of Supply Management — Exam 1.
(This requirement is waived if the candidate holds a current C.P.M. or CPSM®.)
• Successfully pass the CPSD™ Essentials in Supplier Diversity Exam — 2.
• Have a minimum of five years of professional (nonclerical, nonsupport) supplier diversity or
supply management experience (does not need to be full-time), OR three years of
professional (nonclerical, nonsupport) supplier diversity or supply management experience IF
the candidate has a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
1Regionally accredited means that your bachelor's degree was earned from a college or university
that is recognized by one of the six U.S. accrediting organizations listed with the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you earned your degree outside the United States, ISM has
compiled a general list of degrees that are accepted as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Please
email the Certification Department if you have questions regarding your degree.
Do you know an aspiring supply chain or business professional?
Have them apply for a volunteer internship program. *Multiple Positions Available*
Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) was the first supply management institute in the world.
Throughout the past 100 years, ISM has served and guided the supply management profession within the global
marketplace. ISM is considered to be a highly influential and respected association, providing industry professionals and
organizations with extensive education, research, publications and highly regarded certifications.
ISM - St. Louis has a rich history and was founded in 1916. This year is an exciting year and will mark the 100th
anniversary. Be part of history as a volunteer in a prominent influential organization.
Position: Volunteer Committee Intern
Description: ISM St. Louis seeks volunteer interns to assist with one if it’s volunteer strategic planning committees in
order to aid the organization in fulfilling its mission. The intern may assist with education, finance, marketing,
membership and/or professional development efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Assist volunteer planning committee board members with planning, strategy, and events
• Champion ISM St. Louis events to others and within the community
•Help manage outreach using social networking tools
• Participate in volunteer board meetings and events as requested
• Assist with planning and facilitation of Volunteer Committee and Member meetings including distributing agenda and
taking minutes
• Other duties as assigned by ISM St. Louis Board of Directors
Qualifications:
• Enthusiasm for the mission of ISM St. Louis and networking
• Recently completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management,
Business, etc...)
• Previous internship or related experience either as a volunteer or managing volunteers is a plus
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel)
• An effective communicator, both written and oral, and a willingness to network and be part of an exciting organization
• Willingness to provide recommendations to enhance current programs and processes
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
Start Date: Position open until filled, requires a 6 month minimum commitment.
Hours: 8 – 12 hours/week virtual. Attend approximately 2-3 meetings per month, as requested.
Compensation: This is an Unpaid/Volunteer internship. ISM St. Louis will provide you with an affiliate membership and
you will have mentorship opportunities with ISM St. Louis Board Members along with networking opportunities with ISM
St. Louis members.
To Apply: Please a send cover letter and resume to mailto:[email protected]
Want to learn more about the benefits of ISM St. Louis?
Have a story to share?
Do you know someone or a company that would like to learn more about the benefits of ISM St. Louis?
Do you have recommendations on future topics and speakers?
Email: [email protected] – Help us spread the word of the value of ISM St. Louis.
Inside Supply Management® is the monthly publication of ISM which features the most up-to-date
industry information and trends. This magazine is an exclusive benefit for ISM members.
With innovative industry trends, spotlights on pioneering leaders, Inside Supply Management®
magazine is the place to stay up-to-date on the most important supply chain topics and occurrences.
