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Message from the President ISM-Kansas City Members – Happy April to all. The year is definitely flying by for me. We have a new slate of officers that will be voted on at this month's meeting for next year (May 2011 - May 2012). There are still a couple of spots open for opportunities to serve. Please send me a note for more information if needed. This is a great way to earn CEH's if you are maintaining a current certification. We have a great program this month as well, and next month looks more promising. I LOVE this - good food, good conversation, and an opportunity to meet new people or learn something new. We look forward to seeing you at our next engagement. A quick shout out to the rescue workers and prayers for those with friends and families affected by the earthquakes and tsunamis last month. This impact will be felt personally and globally through our supply chains as well. Thanks, Sandy Buescher, MBA, CPSM President, ISM-Kansas City Affiliate

Inside This Issue

1 Message from the President

2 CPSM Certification Study &

Review Sessions

2 Calendar

3 Volunteers Needed

4 April Lunch Meeting

5 2011 Dinner Meeting

Schedule

6-7 Satellite Seminars

8-9 Seminar

10 Job Posting

11-14 Mid-America Leading

Economic Indicators

15 Board Members

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Institute for Supply Management – Kansas City, Inc.

April 2011

ISM-KANSAS CITY NEWSLETTER

CPSM Certification

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CPSM Study & Review Sessions - March thru June 2011

ISM~KC will be offering "CPSM (not the Bridge Exam) Study & Review Sessions", for those who will be taking one or all three exams to obtain their CPSM certification. Each module exam study sessions will consist of TWO Saturday classes starting PROMPTLY at 9:00am to 5:00pm and are scheduled as follows: Exam 2 Module classes – April 30 & May 7 + each attendee will earn 14 hours of CEH Certificate Exam 3 Module classes – June 4 & June 11 + each attendee will earn 14 hours of CEH Certificate It is essential to attend both of the entire day sessions to cover all of the necessary materials for each module. Classes will be taught by ISM certified instructors whom have earned their CPSM certifications: Joe Steve, CPSM, [email protected], (816) 806-0194 Jim Marinakis, CPSM, [email protected], (913) 226-4832 ISM-KC has done everything possible to keep the cost reasonable and have scheduled them so people can budget accordingly. A minimum attendee must be met. Cost for EACH TWO day class session will be: $199.00 for ISM-KC Members, $299.00 for Non ISM-KC Members Pre-pay only No refunds for no-shows Cost for ALL THREE exam sessions will be: $597 for ISM KC Members $897 for Non ISM KC Members Pre-pay only No refunds for no-shows If one person registers for all three, we will allow up to three different people to attend the training (one per module). Do you want to take a team approach and save money? You can register for all three sessions and have different people attend each two day module session. The CEH certificates will be issued to the person that attended that two day session. Cost of the Study Guides are: $59.00 for ISM-KC Members + shipping charges $89.00 for Non ISM-KC Members + shipping charges Study Guides can be purchase from ISM at the link below: http://www.ism.ws/products/productdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=17934 When Saturday March 26 & April 2 2011 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - COMPLETED Saturday, April 30 & May 7, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, June 4 & June 11, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Volunteers Needed

We are very fortunate that we have a strong Board of Directors and

Committee Members. However it has been increasingly more difficult to

attract new volunteers. The ISM-KC affiliate has a lot of great ideas that

we are having problems implementing because we need more help.

If you have the time, no matter how little time, please help out. The

Committee Directors will make it as painless as possible for you.

We currently need volunteers for all committees.

Temporary Positions

• Audit Committee - Review ISM-Kansas City's monthly Treasurer's

report (February - March - April 2011) • Committee Members - monthly or bi-monthly discussions for support

of the ISM-Kansas City Board • Help on short term projects:

o RFP for new admin

Contact Sandra Buescher, [email protected]


“Purchasing People Have Multiple Personalities” And

“Separating from the Pack: Differentiating Yourself in Procurement” Kelly Longgrear, C.P.M., has thirty years of experience in purchasing and supply chain roles, including work in defense, manufacturing, telecom and utilities. Kelly

is a published author and speaker on various purchasing topics and currently serves as Communications Chair for the ISM Services Group.

Kelly will speak on: Part 1: “Purchasing People Have Multiple Personalities” Overview: If you’ve been in purchasing for any period of time, you’ve probably

had to put on your “engineer” hat, your “accountant” hat, your “environmentalist” hat, your “lawyer” hat, and the list goes on. Purchasing has a unique role in that we must have an understanding of many different things in

order to appropriately manage and mitigate contract risk and deliver valued outcomes. Join us as we look at the many different roles purchasing serves, and how those “multiple personalities” deliver value for our employers.

Part 2: “Separating from the Pack: Differentiating Yourself in Procurement” Overview: What are the things you need to understand in order to be a “go to” resource for your customers and your management team? Topics of discussion include:

• Value is ultimately defined by the Customer

• Doing the Right Things vs. Doing Things Right • Becoming the “go to” person

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Location: Hereford House 5001 Town Center Drive

Leawood, KS 66211 Phone 913.327.0800 RSVP Date: 5:00 PM, Friday, April 15

Cost: $25.00 ISM~KC Members prior to RSVP Date, $30.00 after RSVP Date $30.00 Non ISM~KC Members prior to RSVP Date, $35.00 after RSVP Date No refunds for no show Registration: 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM Lunch: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM Presentation: 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR

UPCOMING Lunch/DINNER MEETINGS

April 20, 2010 – Lunch Meeting “Purchasing People Have Multiple Personalities” and “Separating from the Pack: Differentiating Yourself in Procurement” May 17, 2011 – Installation of Officers - Topic to be determined Michael Colbert, C.P.M. and Manuel Gutierrez, C.P.M. Your Programs Committee has lined up a great list of speakers to talk about the topics that you have deemed important from your responses to the annual survey. As always, attend for the great conversation and company of good friends and colleagues.


NEW FORMAT - ISM~KC Seminar April 29, 2011

ISM~KC Seminar Friday, April 29, 2011 You are invited to participate in a Satellite Seminar entitled “Understanding and Embedding Risk Management Concepts into Supply Practices.” Whom should attend: This satellite seminar is geared for supply professionals as all levels who are interested in what risk is, why it is critical in the supply chain, and how companies design and implement strategies for dealing with risk. Individuals with responsibilities in other areas of the organization may also be interested in this topic. Location: Hallmark Cards, 2552 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 Friday, April 29, 2011 8:00 am to 8:30 am Arrival, Registration, Light Breakfast and Networking 8:30 am Introductions and Agenda Review - All 9:00 am to 11:00 am View Part 1 of DVD entitled “Understanding and Embedding Risk Management Concepts into Supply Practices” (Segment 1: What is Supply Chain Risk, Segment 2: Why Address

Supply Chain Risk) 11:00 am to 11:30 am Lunch Break – box lunch provided 11:30 am to 1:30 pm View Part 2 of DVD entitled “Understanding and Embedding Risk Management Concepts into Supply Practices” (Segment 3: Supply Chain Management Making It Happen, Segment 4: More Tools for Implementing Supply Chain Risk Management) 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Q & A; Group Discussion; Review group expectations - All Logistics:

SATELLITE SEMINAR COMING YOUR WAY

Seminars


Hallmark Cards, Inc. - Southwest entrance behind Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church 2552 Gillham Rd Kansas City, MO 64108 Visitor parking is located behind the church. Entrance to the Event will be at the Southwest entrance (to the left of the Canopied Corporate Entrance). Location: Rice Center Multi-purpose Room Visitors must stop at Security desk to pick up a badge, and be escorted to the event. There will be a sign out in front of the entrance at the corner of the sidewalk. We have improved the format to include a prerecorded DVD, allowing us to make this more interactive and applicable to our local membership needs, including a team breakout and discussion. ISM-KC member cost is $40 and non-member cost is $50, which includes a light breakfast and box lunch. Each attendee will earn 4 CEH (Continuing Education Hours) for attending.

Attached is a .pdf handout from the live Satellite event on Feb 10, 2011. Feel welcome to print it for review during this event. 2011 04 29 Satellite Seminar Hand Out Registration deadline is noon on Friday, April 22. ISM~KC Tax ID: 43-6051718 ISM~KC appreciates your support !!

WHEN Friday, April 29, 2011 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

WHERE Hallmark Cards, Inc Headquarters 2552 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

FEE View Event Fees

View Event Summary & Driving Directions

RSVP Friday, April 22, 2011

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Negotiations Planning and Strategies-

Increasing your Negotiation Skills for Major

Impact

Robi Bendorf, CPSM, MCIPS, C.P.M., M.ED

Program:

The ability to negotiate successfully is one of the most basic of the

businessperson’s skill sets. Negotiations are conducted daily with bosses,

subordinates, and associates, as well as with customers and suppliers. It is

therefore essential for the continued success of the individual as well as

the organization that employees are well trained and experienced in the

planning, strategies, and conducting of negotiations. This professional

seminar is designed to provide competencies in the methods and

strategies that will result in successful negotiations.

Who Should Attend: Managers and professionals involved in purchasing, projects, contracts, supply management, finance, operations,

maintenance, engineering, quality, and other activities that expose them

or their staffs to negotiation situations and who want to improve their

competency in this critical area of performance.

Speaker’s Bio: Robi Bendorf has over 30 years of purchasing and sales experience, involving domestic and international activities, for a broad

range of manufacturing and service businesses. He has extensive

experience in consulting & training in purchasing, contracts, reengineering

the supply management process, the management of procurement functions, global sourcing of materials and components, reducing cost of

ISM-CI PROFESSIONAL

SEMINAR 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM, May 10, 2011

Prairie Meadows Conference Center,

Ballroom B


purchased materials and services, and negotiation of complex

transactions and contracts. He has contributed numerous articles to

Purchasing Today and Inside Supply Management. Robi was selected as

ISM’s National Person of the Year in both the areas of Global Resources and in Education/Learning.

Register early to earn membership discounts To Register for the Seminars Contact Jane Burger at [email protected]

ISM-CI, CI-APICS and ASQ Members $195.00 per seminar minus Dues discount for ISM-CI Members

Non ISM-CI members $250.00 seminar. Discounts for Groups of Five or More

Program fees include registration, materials, refreshments and meals. ISM-CI

may cancel; change a program or the program prices as needed by the

situation. Register early to ensure a program seat!


New Job Opportunities Posted on ISM-KC Web Site, go to:

• http://www.ism-kansascity.org/default.asp • Log In • Select Members • Select Job Postings • Click on each job for details

Please view the job postings regularly as new jobs are posted throughout the month.

• Purchasing Specialist, Kansas City Southern • AVP Purchasing, EFL associates for Kansas City Southern


For More Information Contact: Ernie Goss Ph.D., (402) 280-4757

[email protected]

Cindy Workman (402) 280-2969

[email protected]

Despite Soaring Inflation and Weak Urban Job Growth Confidence Remains High for Mid-America Region

March survey results at a glance:

· Exports leading the way to improving growth.

· Inflation gauge climbs above 80.0 for the seventh time in the past

year.

· Leading economic indicator points to healthy growth for next six

months.

· Business confidence remains high despite economic and political

turmoil.

· Almost 16 percent of firms expect significant supply disruptions resulting from the earthquake and Tsunami in Japan.

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2011

OMAHA, Neb. – For the first time since October of last year, the Business

Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state Mid-

America region, declined but remained in a range pointing to healthy

economic growth for next three to six months. However, as in prior

months, the March survey indicates rising inflationary pressures at the wholesale level.

Overall index: The index, a leading economic indicator that ranges between 0 and 100, slipped to 61.4 from 63.2 in February. This is the 16th

consecutive month that the index has been above growth neutral. An

index of 50.0 is considered growth neutral. The overall index, or Business

Conditions Index, is a mathematical average of indices for new orders,

production or sales, employment, inventories and delivery lead time. This

is the same methodology used by the national Institute for Supply

Management

“Very healthy growth stemming from the export of agricultural and

manufacturing goods continues to be an important source of growth in

the region,” Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss said

today.


Employment: For a 15th straight month, the regional employment index remained above growth neutral. The March job reading advanced to a

very healthy 60.3 from February’s 58.3. “This month, only 10.7 percent of firms reported reductions in employment. This compares to 31.3 percent

reporting expansions in employment for the month. As in past months,

firms in nonurban areas are reporting much stronger hiring than their

counterparts in urban areas of the region,” said Goss, director of

Creighton’s Economic Forecasting Group and the Jack A. MacAllister

Chair in Regional Economics.

“From the beginning of the recession in December 2007 until March of last

year the region lost more than 553,000 jobs. Over the past year, the region

has recovered approximately 14 percent of those jobs. Our surveys over

the past several months indicate that the region will add another 100,000

by the end of 2011 leaving the region down 379,000 jobs, or 3.0 percent,

since beginning of the recession,” said Goss.

Wholesale Prices: The prices-paid index, which tracks the cost of raw materials and supplies, dipped to a still inflationary 88.0 from 89.2 in

February. “Since the national recession ended in June 2009, we have

tracked what I consider to be highly inflationary increases in our price

gauge,” said Goss.

“We continue to record unacceptably high inflationary pressures at the

wholesale level. The upward pressures in prices will be further

exacerbated by disruptions of supplies and products from Japan., said

Goss. “Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s record low short-term interest

rate policy and the Fed’s policy of buying long-term U.S. Treasury debt,

quantitative easing 2 (QE2), will continue to contribute to higher

inflationary pressures. Over the past three months, U.S. wholesale prices

have advanced at an annualized pace of more than 15 percent. Surveys of supply managers, both in our region and nationally, indicate that this

elevated pace will continue at least through the summer of this year.

Confidence: Looking ahead six months, economic optimism, as captured by the March business confidence index, dipped to a still strong 65.8 from 71.0 in February. “Despite higher commodity prices, unacceptably

elevated unemployment rates, and Japanese supply disruptions, supply

managers remain upbeat in their economic outlook,” said Goss.

Inventories: For the 13th time in the past 14 months, supply managers in the nine-state region expanded inventory levels. The March inventory

index slipped to 60.9 from 61.9 in February. “The extended buildup in

inventories of raw materials and supplies is another indication of the

degree of economic optimism among supply managers as they expect


growing sales to reduce supply inventories in the months ahead,” said

Goss.

This month supply managers were asked how they expected the Japanese tragedy to affect their purchases of supplies and inputs.

Approximately two-thirds of respondents expected little or no impact on

the price of purchases while only 4 percent anticipated price increases of

more than 10 percent resulting from the earthquake and tsunami. In terms

of deliveries, approximately 15.6 percent expect significant delays in

obtaining supplies while 55.8 percent anticipate little or no impact on

delivery speed stemming from the Japanese disaster. The remaining

supply managers anticipate minor delays.

Trade: An expanding global economy continues to boost regional trade numbers. Aided by a cheap dollar making U.S. goods more competitively

priced abroad, March’s new export orders index stood at a healthy 57.5

compared to February’s 62.4 and January’s 54.7. The region’s import

reading expanded to 58.1 from 57.7 in February. “Despite all of the

international turmoil and uncertainty, businesses continue to expand both

sales and purchases abroad,” said Goss.

Other components: Other components of the March Business Conditions Index were new orders at 65.7, unchanged from February; production or

sales at 63.0, down from 65.6; and delivery lead time at 57.2, down from

64.7 in February.

The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group has conducted the monthly

survey of supply managers in nine states since 1994 to produce leading

economic indicators of the Mid-America economy. States included in the

survey are Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North

Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.

The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group uses the same methodology

as a national survey by the Institute for Supply Management, formerly the

Purchasing Management Association, which has formally surveyed its

membership since 1931 to gauge business conditions. The overall index,

referred to as the Business Conditions Index, ranges between 0 and 100. An index greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy over the

course of the next three to six months.

Kansas: The Business Conditions Index from the monthly survey of supply managers was down to 55.1 from February’s 60.1, though it is the seventh

time in the past eight months that the leading economic indicator for

Kansas was above growth neutral. Components of the index for March

were new orders at 49.3, production or sales at 51.1, delivery lead time at


60.3, employment at 51.6, and inventories at 63.1.“From the beginning of

the recession in December 2007 until March of last year the state lost

almost 69,000 jobs. Over the past year, Kansas lost another 14,000 jobs.

Surveys over the past several months project that by the end of the first quarter of 2012 Kansas’ employment level will be approximately 35,000

jobs below its pre-recession level,” said Goss.

Missouri: For the 21st straight month, Missouri’s Business Conditions Index climbed above growth neutral. The index, a leading economic indicator

based on a survey of supply managers, dipped to a still healthy 59.8 from

February’s 61.2. Components of the Business Conditions Index for March

were new orders at 59.4, production or sales at 60.8, delivery lead time at

61.6, inventories at 58.6, and employment at 58.6. “From the beginning of

the recession in December 2007 until March of last year the state lost

almost 150,000. Over the past year, Missouri lost another 9,000. Based on

surveys over the past several months, it is projected that by the end of the

first quarter of 2012 Missouri’s employment level will be approximately

90,000 jobs below its pre-recession level,” said Goss.

Follow Goss on twitter at http://twitter.com/erniegoss

For historical data and forecasts visit our website at: http://www2.creighton.edu/business/economicoutlook/


ISM Kansas City Board of Directors

President Executive Administrator Sandra Buescher, MBA, CPSM Mary Ann Lowrey, C.P.M. Hallmark Cards ISM-KC

[email protected] [email protected]

1st Vice President Membership, Marketing

& Communications LaMar Wilson NAIC

[email protected]

2nd Vice President Programs, Education

& Diversity Kriss Pearson [email protected]

Treasurer Nick Arthur Hallmark Cards

[email protected]

Secretary JoAnn Harper, CPSM, C.P.M. Sprint

[email protected]

Director - Diversity Vacant Position

Director – Marketing Mark VanSickle, CPM, CPSM Sanofi Aventis

[email protected]

Director - Membership David Bradshaw Sprint

[email protected]

Co-Director – Programs Co-Director – Programs Manuel Gutierrez, C.P.M. Michael Colbert, C.P.M. CenturyLink Ash Grove Cement Company

[email protected] [email protected]

Director - Communications Jim Marinakis, CPSM, C.P.M. CenturyLink

[email protected]

Co-Director – Education Co-Director - Education Lori Eckman VACANT CenturyLink [email protected]

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