Real World Scenarios for Practical Insights into the Field of Purchasing and Supply ManagementWhether you're a purchasing or supply management professional seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or a relative newcomer to the field looking to strengthen your resume, the C.P.M. certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) provides you with the means to do so. The Purchasing and Supply Manager's Guide to the C.P.M. Exam was developed to help you prepare for the four modules that comprise the C.P.M. exam, and includes additional study tools designed to reinforce understanding of crucial subject areas.KEY TOPICS INCLUDE: Purchasing Process. Identifying requirements, preparation of solicitations, supplier analysis, contract execution, implementation, and administration. Supply Environment. Negotiations, information technology, quality issues, internal relationships, and external relationships. Value Enhancement Strategies. Sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, value enhancing methods, forecasting and strategies. Management. Management and organization, and human resource management. This Study Guide is not sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). ISM and C.P.M. are trademarks or registered marks of the Institute for Supply Management. This publication may be used in assisting students to prepare for the C.P.M. exam, but neither Harbor Light Press nor ISM warrants that use of this publication will ensure passing of the exam.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

John Seminak, MBA/CPM, is founder, managing director and instructor for San Jose State University, Professional Development curriculum in Supply Chain Management & Purchasing. Fred Sollish, MS/CPM, is a former President and CEO of the Institute for Supply Managements Silicon Valley affiliate. Fred is an Instructor and program coordinator for the University of California, Santa Cruz and California State University, San Jose.