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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION GUESTS WELCOME
Eighth Annual PURCHASING MONTH CONFERENCE AND SUPPLIER EXHIBITS
ALL DAY CONFERENCE CELEBRATING PURCHASING MONTH AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
FREE FOR ALL CURRENT P.M.A.W.N.E. MEMBERS
Members of other ISM Affiliates $250.00 Guests $300.00 Fee includes full day conference, light breakfast, lunch, breaks and vendor exhibits.
Thursday, March 18, 2010at Yankee Pedlar Route 5, Holyoke, MA 01040 413-532-9494
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION
Today's Procurement Professional is challenged to continue to provide not only reduced costs, but to locate and bring on board new suppliers that will provide a competitive edge. How do we provide innovation to our organizations? The morning session of the March 18, 2010 full day seminar will provide you the framework not only to obtain innovative ideas from suppliers, but to put the innovative ideas to work for your company. While we are developing our innovative approach to purchasing/supply chain management conflicts will arise both with our supply base and within our own company. How do we identify and resolve these conflicts early and quickly in the process so we can obtain the maximum benefit from our ideas? The afternoon session will provide a framework for understanding, identifying and resolving conflict. AGENDA
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration, coffee and pastry 8:00 – 11:45 a.m. Workshop I – Fostering Supplier Innovation By Marie Bouvier-Newman.
In today’s competitive, cost-conscious, and fast-paced environment, companies must innovate to survive. Very few companies will survive if they believe they can operate tomorrow the same way they do today. Where best to foster innovation than in our supplier and service provider relationships? How can you and your business partners think differently and collaborate effectively to solve problems and create new and better solutions? It is time to step up to the plate and take your business to the next level. This morning program provides participants insight into: · How to define innovation in the supply management environment · How to develop innovation strategies · How to create culture and relationships · Which tools can be used to drive innovation As a result of attending this program participants will be able to:
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Break 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch and Supplier Exhibits
12:45 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop II - Conflict Resolution Through Effective CommunicationBy Gerri King, Ph.D.
Conflicts surrounding goals and priorities, administrative procedures or employee and customer relations are unsettling. When handled constructively, however, conflicts encourage creative solutions, lead to unity and produce change. By identifying and confronting conflict in its early stages, time is saved, personnel turnover costs are reduced, and efficiency is improved. The two major reasons for conflict in organizations are role confusion and lack of clear process. If a big or small change is present, that is an extra strain on both. In addition to exploring these concepts, this session looks at individual behaviors and differences surrounding conflict and helps develop a creative conflict resolution process that acknowledges emotional and power issues, encourages the sharing of individual points of view, and works cooperatively toward developing and implementing solutions. Objectives: To understand the nature of conflict; individual conflictual styles; and learn a beneficial conflict resolution process. Content: -The dynamics and myths associated with conflict - How to deal with the effects of both positive & negative change -The impact of gender and cultural differences -The exploration of personal conflictual styles -Evaluation of the best ways to approach conflict -Breaking an impasse -Creative conflict resolution 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Break MEET OUR SPEAKERS WORKSHOP LEADER – Marie Bouvier-Newman is a seasoned supply management professional having been in the field for over twenty-five years with time spent in many industries including printing, medical device manufacturing, and banking. She has consulted with companies in the public sector and the private sector as well. Marie has taught supply management classes for the Purchasing Management Association of Rhode Island, Bryant University, and as a consultant/trainer. She has also helped a number of people achieve their supply management certifications through the Institute for Supply Management. Marie has a master’s degree in business from the University of Rhode Island. WORKSHOP LEADER – Gerri King, Ph.D., social psychologist and organizational consultant, presents to and works with educational, healthcare, corporate, industrial, non-profit, and governmental clients throughout the US, Asia, and Canada. Dr. King’s expertise includes a wide range of topics such as supervisory skills, team building, effective communication, motivating workforces, the dynamics of change, why people avoid success, and the changing role of leadership. Gerri facilitates staff and executive retreats, departmental and cross-departmental conflict resolution efforts, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning sessions, and mission & vision development. She is the President of the 29 year old consulting firm Human Dynamics Associates, Inc. of Concord NH.
Purchasing Month Conference and Supplier ExhibitsAll Day Conference Celebrating Purchasing Month and Supply Chain Professionals at the Yankee Pedlar, Holyoke, MA Thursday, March 18, 2010REGISTRATION FORM
Please use one form per person. Name ____________________________________________ Phone (______) ______________ Company Name ______________________________________ Fax (______) ______________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State ________ Zip __________________ E-mail ________________________________________________________________________ Membership: P.M.A.W.N.E. CAPM APICS GUEST Circle one
Cost: Make checks payable to P.M.A.W.N.E. and mail to P.O. Box 924, Springfield, MA 01101 or if using a credit card, fax this form with CREDIT CARD authorization to Miguel Hollander SECURE Fax: (413) 533-1380, please provide the following information: Cardholder’s Name: ____________________________________ Credit Card (MC, Visa, and AE):_____________ Number: __________________________ Exp Date: _____________ ˙ Full Day Conference; includes two workshops, lunch and supplier exhibits P.M.A.W.N.E. Members FREE ISM Affiliate Member $250.00 Non-Member $300.00 ˙ Individual Workshop(s) circle desired workshop(s) I II PMAWNE Members FREE ISM Affiliate Member $125.00 per workshop (includes lunch if desired) Non-Member $150.00 per workshop (includes lunch if desired) ˙ Lunch and Supplier Exhibits Only $30.00 Non PMAWNE members NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS? JOIN US FOR SUPPLIER EXHIBITS 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Supplier Exhibits FREE for ALL Please Email or fax this form to Ryan Bishop: Tel.: (413) 308-1262, Fax: (413) 589-1407 E-mail: rbishop@mmwec.org
DEADLINE: All reservations and cancellations must be received by noon on Monday March 15, 2010. Those attending and completing this program are eligible for 7 CEH towards C.P.M. recertification. Please Note: This All Day Conference is being held in lieu of our monthly dinner meeting SPECIAL PAY FOR ONE REGISTRATION AND GET ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS FROM YOUR COMPANY HALF PRICE Two or more individuals from one company can attend. The first registrant pays full price. Additional registrants pay half price, $125.00 for members of affiliate organizations or $150.00 for guests. EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT.
Register and make your payment by March 5, 2010 and members of affiliate organizations pay $100.00 for members or $125.00 for guests. Directions: Route I-91 North to Exit 16. At the end of the exit ramp take a right, down the hill. At the second light take a left onto Route 5North and the Yankee Pedlar is the first building on the right. Parking is on the left side of the building. Route I-91 South to Exit 16.
At the end of the exit ramp take a left, down the hill. At the second light
take a left onto Route 5North and the Yankee Pedlar is the first building on the
right. Parking is on the left side of the building.
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