Newsletters are published and distributed to NAPM-Tulsa members via email during the first week of every month, with exception to the months of July and August.  During these summer months, a combined "July-August" issue is published.

Supplier Performance: How to Measure it, Communicate it, and Improve it (aka The Adventures of Supplier Dan)

These are the slides from the 9/13/11 NAPM-Tulsa general meeting, as presented by Scott Mullins. We are also posting the templates of the scorecards for your use!

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

• Founded in 1915, ISM is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge.

The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

• APICS is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Veterans — CPSM® Exam Fees Are Reimbursed Under the GI Bill
 

Did you know that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses for CPSM® Exam fees? Our exams are specifically approved for the GI Bill. The VA pays for the cost of the tests and not other fees connected with obtaining the CPSM® (study materials, application fees, etc.).
You can receive up to $2,000 USD per test (but not more than the cost of the test). There is no limit to the number of tests you can take. For more details, please visit http://inquiry.vba.va.gov/weamspub/buildSearchLCCriteria.do. When using the search feature, keep in mind that ISM is located in the state of Arizona.