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April BreakfestMeeting

WednesdayApril 11, 2018

Grain House RestaurantFox & Hounds Room

BaskingRidgeNJ(Click on Google Logo for directions)

7:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast

8:00 a.m.

Brief Business Meeting

8:15 a.m.

Breakfast PresentationE-Commerce & Dealing with Change and

New Innovations Carlos Fernandez

UPS

RegistrationMembers - Free

Student Members - $15Non-Members - $30

RSVP by April 5, 2018

To: ismnewjersey@gmail.com

Points of PurchaseThe Newsletter of the Institute for Supply Management - New Jersey, Inc.

April/May 2018 • Vol. 19, No. 3

April Breakfast Meeting to Feature UPS/E-Commerce & dealing with change and new innovation & technology

April’s monthly meeting, will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2017, at the Grain House Restaurant, Basking

Ridge, N.J., begins at 7:30 a.m. with a Networking Breakfast, followed at 8:00 a.m. with the brief Business Meeting and Breakfast Presentation. Our speaker is Carlos Fernandez at UPS whose topic is “E-Commerce &

Dealing with Change and New Innova-tions.” The transportation and logistics industry has traditionally been defined by trucks and infrastructure, but over the past several years’ technology has begun to change that rapidly. The use of mobile computers, GPS solutions, au-tonomous vehicles have revolutionized logistics. Other new technologies are

May Annual Meeting & Supplier Diversity Night

Tuesday, May 1, 20185:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hanover Marriott Hotel 1401 Route 10 East

Whippany, New Jersey 07981

See page 4 for additional information.

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We welcome your thoughts, suggestions on topics, speakers by visiting https://www.ismnj.org, so we can better service

our ISM community.

Executive MessagePoints of PurchaseISM-NJ Newsletter is published

ten times a year by the Institute for Supply Management - New Jersey, Inc.

128 Cedar StreetTuckerton, NJ 08087

800-218-1025Web Site: www.ismnj.org

Institute for Supply Management - New Jersey, Inc.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident

Tamra Pawloski President-Elect

Deborah Augustus, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P.V.P./Business Development

Preeti KaurV.P./Finance & Treasurer

Maria Kiwalle, CPSM, CPSDExecutive Director*Kathleen M. Perna

DIRECTORSDirector of National Affairs

Robert Murphy, CPSMDirector/Education Liaison

Marilyn Gettinger, C.P.M.Director/Programs

Gary EmbleyDirectors/Professional Development

Alicia GreenDirector/Membership

Anu RaoDirector CommunicationsJohn Hanna, C.P.M., A.P.P.

ChairpersonsSustainability Issues

Gladys LeibowitzPublications

Philip CrincoliDiversity IssuesMaria WeyrauchPublic RelationsGus Manz, CPSMCareer OutreachGrace Goldbeck

MentoringEd Rossi

Denise Dunchus, CPSMWomen & Leadership

Alicia ScalesTalent Management Resource

Thalia Adams-Waingarten, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P.Trustees

Thalia Adams-Waingarten, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P.

Victor Catalano, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M.Debora Csontos, CPSD, C.P.M.

Guy Haddix, C.P.M.Virginia Kesler CarlsonRobert Murphy, CPSM

Wm. Miller Wood, Trustee Emeritus

*Trustee

ISM-NJ Membership Total: 510"Building a Powerful Profession: One Member at a Time"

Preeti Kaur Vice President of Business Development

With spring around the corner, I am delighted to wish everyone a happy Saint Patrick’s Day! The

months of April and May mark the beginning of brighter day filled with warmer weather and new prospects. Person-ally, I am eager to celebrate the transitioning into the upcoming events here at ISM NJ. Such event includes; April breakfast meeting, various interactive webinars, and the supplier diversity night in May. How Exciting!! The April breakfast meet-

ing will include a networking breakfast followed by a brief business meeting and presentation by Carlos Fernan-dez from UPS. Next few months will contain various webinars from conflict management to strategic sourcing. The supplier diversity night introduces dif-ferent organizations an opportunity to network with diverse suppliers. Debo-rah E. Collins, Consultant and Former Deputy County Administrator, Director, Essex County Office of Small Business Development and Affirmative Action is our Keynote speaker on the evening of May 1st. ISM NJ strives in organizing vari-ous events and speakers to benefit ISM NJ members, students. We welcome your thoughts, suggestions on topics, speakers by visiting https://www.ismnj.org, so we can better service our ISM community. With longer days, I am looking forward to spending more time com-mitted towards my hobbies. It is very

important to instill work-life balance in our daily lives. This allows individuals to diversify their time allowing them to perform optimally at work; while, spending quality time with family, friends et al.

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Speaker Information

poised to have just as big an impact, and the future of logistics will be marked by new advancements. It is inevitable that those companies that disrupt the busi-ness with those will capture control.

Carlos Fernandez is an Indus-trial Engineer Manager at UPS in the New Jersey area. He graduated and received

his B.S. of Engineering from NJIT and MBA with a Corporate Finance Concentration from Rutgers University. Carlos Fernandez started working for UPS as a part time load handler while attending NJIT. After receiving his B.S.

in Engineering, he was later promoted and has made multiple rotations in his career working in operations, engineer-ing, marketing, and operational excel-lence. Currently, Carlos is responsible for the planning and coordinating the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and staff to improve efficien-cies in 17 facilities in NJE area. He is also responsible for deploying and

coordinating new emerging technolo-gies. He is assisting in the completion of multiple projects of expansion in the New Jersey and New York Area. He is an active member of the Latino Busi-ness Resource Unit and a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engi-neers. Carlos is also a loyal member of the UPS United Way Foundation.

UPS/E-Commerce & dealing with change and new innovation & technologyContinued from page 1 This is an important and informative

presentation you won’t want to miss. Make every effort to attend and invite your co-workers and purchasing associ-ates to join you. For more information about the

meeting or to register, contact Kathy Perna at 800-218-1025 or e-mail at ismnewjersey@gmail.com (See page above for speaker informa-tion.)

The exams for the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM) program will be updated in 2018, and the In-stitute for Supply Management® is holding pilot exams in conjunction with the ISM New Jersey Affiliate. All local supply management professionals who meet the program requirements are eligible to take part. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues. Registration deadline is April 16, 2018.E-mail us at info@ismnj.org for the registration link

Exam Date Check in Time Test Time LocationCPSM Exam 1 April 27, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:45pm - 4:45pm Rutgers UniversityCPSM Exam 2 April 28, 2018 8:30am - 8:45am 9:00 am - 11:45am 100 Rockafeller Rd Room 5105CPSM Exam 3 April 28, 2018 12:30pm - 12:45pm - 1:00pm - 3:45pm Piscataway, NJ 08854

Cost:Digital Version - $299 Member/ $349 NonmemberRate includes all three exams and complementary access to beta version digital study materials viewed securely in BOX™** Print Version - $359 Member/ $409 NonmemberRate includes all three exams and a full set of print beta version study materials.Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery from shipping date.

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ISM-NJ is committed to increas-ing supplier diversity opportuni-ties for our membership. Your participation in this event will

ensure ISM-NJ membership is actively seeking diverse suppliers for sourcing opportunities.

5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Networking Reception6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Supplier Diversity across Industry verticals Panel Moderator: Joy Wong – New York LifePanelists: • Laurinda Thomas, ADP

May Annual Meeting & Supplier Diversity NightTuesday, May 1, 20185:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hanover Marriott Hotel 1401 Route 10 EastWhippany, New Jersey

• Alicia Scales, Teva Pharmaceuti-cals

• Alicia Biasotti , ACB Consulting Services

• Frank Thompson, Mondelez

7 p.m. - Networking dinner; ISM-NJ Board Elections; followed by Keynote Presentation

Deborah E. Collins, Esq., Consultant and Former Deputy County Adminis-trator, Director, Essex County Office of Small Business Development and Affirmative Action

Topic: Local Public Contracts Boot Camp (A crash course!)

This talk will touch upon quotes, bids, Requests for Proposals and Set-aside programs. It’s most, (if not everything) you ever wanted to know about doing business with local government in the State of New Jersey

Student Members: $25Guests & Non-Members: $75

Registration closes Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 4:30 PM

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Supplier Diversity across Industry verticals 

Panel Moderator: Joy Wong – New York Life

Panelists:

Laurinda Thomas, ADP Alicia Scales, Teva Pharmaceuticals Alicia Biasotti , ACB Consulting Services Frank Thompson, Mondelez

7 p.m. - Networking dinner; ISM-NJ Board Elections; followed by Keynote Presentation

Deborah E. Collins, Esq., Consultant and Former Deputy County Administrator, Director, Essex County Office of Small Business Development and Affirmative Action

Topic: Local Public Contracts Boot Camp (A crash course!)

This talk will touch upon quotes, bids, Requests for Proposals and Set-aside programs. It's most, (if not everything) you ever wanted to know about doing business with local government in the State of New Jersey

Student Members: $25

Guests & Non-Members: $75

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ISM-New Jersey Professional Development Training Schedule

ISM-NJ Membership Meeting ScheduleApril 11, 2018 The Grain House Restaurant Breakfast MeetingMay 1, 2018 Supplier Diversity Night Hanover MarriottJune 13, 2018 The Crystal Awards Dinner The Palace at Somerset Park

Full-Day Trainings: April 11, 2018 Contract Development & AdministrationApril 25-26 2018 Negotiations Workshop (2 Days)June 12, 2018 Fundamentals of Supply Management

Virtual Trainings:Webcast: CPSM Exam 1 Review

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Webinar: Conflict Management Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Webinar: HR Strategic Sourcing Fri, Apr 27, 2018

Webinar: Driving Change in an Organization Wed, May 2, 2018

Webinar: Working on Your Business Writing Mon, May 21, 2018

Webcast: CPSM Exam 2 Review Fri, Jun 8, 2018

Webinar: Statement of Work Fri, Jun 8, 2018

Webinar: IT Strategic Sourcing Fri, Jun 15, 2018

Webcast: CPSM Exam 3 Review Fri, Jul 13, 2018

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ISM-NJ Welcomes 22 New Members

This month we have added 22 purchasing professionals and students

to the roster. They are:

Thomas BarrettSDI

Gary BergerAmazon BusinessRebecca Bishop

Eli LillyJenett Cheng

Rutgers, The State University of NJPaula DellalunaGEM Limousine

Timothy GelsingerChallenge PrintingVanessa Gemma

Sun ChemicalEric Hepworth

AllerganBalsam KamarRalph Lauren

Shivani KaringulaRutgers, The State University of NJ

Farah KhanMallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

Sara LesendeGary Lynch

The Risk ProjectShannon Mahaney

Amazon BusinessDarek Mucha

AllerganLouis Perricelli

DupontLaly RamosRalph Lauren

Melinda SmithRalph Lauren

Yuan TianA&M IndustrialRichard Valeau

OldCastle MaterialsAndrew WhitmanKieran WilliamsRutgers University