Seminar - Purchasing Management Association

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGH EDUCATION

Today's Procurement Professional is challenged to implement “Green” into their procurement plan, while at the same time not paying a premium. This seminar will provide a foundation for purchasing professionals and others involved to introduce green into their company while maintaining or improving their competitive position. Look at Wal Mart and how it combines its green program with its cost reduction program. You too can achieve success with a green program, increase your cost savings and improve your company’s competitive position. Opportunities for green are all around us, packaging, materials, trash, recycling etc. Get ahead of the government regulation curve and implement or improve your green initiative.

AGENDA

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Registration, coffee and pastry

                   8:00 – 11:45 a.m.                 Morning Session – THE GREEN REVOLUTION   By Marilyn Gettinger

COURSE AGENDA: This program discusses the following:

Getting the Basics on Green

· The Environmental State of the Globe

· The Eco-Revolution - Why Today?

· The Green Movement Defined – What is Green?

· Your Green Dictionary (Terms and Terminology)

· Carbon Imprint Analysis

· Carbon Offset

· The Greenhouse Gas protocol Initiative

· Carbon Emission Labeling

· Green Initiatives in Process

· The Environmental Protection Agency

· Kyoto Protocol

· “Cap and Trade”

· Environmental Groups

· Alternate Energy Initiatives

· Fair Trade · Green Belt Movement

Taking the Green Audit – Looking Within

· Reuse, Recycle, Return, Replace

· Taking a Green Audit of the Supply Base

· The Path to Green

Define the level of eco-responsibility

· Create a healthier environment in the office

· Incorporate carbon modeling into decision making

· Take advantage of transportation’s two shades of green

· Save with reverse logistic

· Kick Toxic Chemicals out the Door

· Discuss water and energy saving techniques and technology

· Reduce Waste

· Make Money with Recycling

· Introduce Green Purchasing - How and Why

· Inspire Green Thinking Among Employees

· Understand Sick Building Syndrome and how to prevent it

Greening Laws

· Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

· Restrictions of Hazardous Substances - RoHS

· REACH – Research, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals

· Energy Alternatives

· WEEK (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive

Pb/lead-free

Case Studies in Green Initiatives

· Green logistics

· Reverse logistics

· Recycling

· Automation

· Outsourcing

· Lean and green

· Green power

· Green and product development

· Wal-mart and its green initiative – Let’s learn from it

The Ethanol Tradeoff

· Ethanol impact

· Ethanol supply sources

Balancing Resource Requirements with Green Objectives

Sources of Information

· Green Supplier Directory

· Green Suppliers Network

· Environmentally friendly office products

Certifications

· U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design certification

· Other certification programs

Organization Sources

· Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC)

· Chicago Climate Exchange

· Global Reporting Initiative

Technology Meets Green

· Reverse logistics

· Software programs

SEMINAR LEADER – Marilyn Gettinger owns and manages the consulting firm, New Directions Consulting Group. Marilyn created the organization in 1993 with the mission to assist companies in making the most of their precious resources. She designs customized training programs and consulting services to support organizations that must change to meet the demands of the 21st century. Her workshops present theory and then relate that theory to meeting the challenges of the organization. Participants are encouraged to take on intra-company projects that address upgrading and reengineering of existing business and manufacturing processes. Her consulting services offer a team approach to streamlining existing processes using all of the skills and experiences of staff members. She has consulted with organizations to improve purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes.

NEW DIRECTIONS CONSULTING GROUP works with organizations both in the service and manufacturing sector.

Purchasing Month Conference and Supplier Exhibits

Thursday, March 22, 2012

REGISTRATION FORM

Please Email or fax this form to Ryan Bishop: Tel.: (413) 308-1262, Fax: (413) 589-1407

DEADLINE: All reservations and cancellations must be received by noon on Friday March 16, 2012.

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

Register and make your payment by March 5, 2012 and ISM Affiliate Members pay $150.00 and nonmembers in your company pay $200.00.

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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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 Ryan Bishop

Credit card charges will be from The Purchasing Management Association of Western New England

When paying via credit card any bank penalties due to disputes, inquires or canceled charges will be billed back to the credit card holder.

The Purchasing Management Association of Western New England may take either photographs or video tape the meeting proceedings. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to your likeness in such materials.