ISM-Pittsburgh Event Schedule

The following is a list of dates for upcoming ISM-Pittsburgh events.  Details for each event will be posted soon.

September 14, 2007


One Day Seminar - Negotiation & Contract Management Seminar


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November 2, 2007: Contributions to the Bottom Line~ Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management Seminar instructed by Dr. Soheila Lunney & Ms. JoAnn Borgo


These two seminars are priced both individually and as a package at a significant discount -- less than $60 per one continuing education hour for ISM members. Dr. Lunney and Ms. Borgo are highly experienced supply management professionals who will engage attendees in a very interactive and dynamic learning environment. Register NOW as these seminars will be offered only once in 2007.

ISM-Pittsburgh is please to offer these premier seminars instructed by highly experienced and knowledgeable supply management professionals. The Negotiation & Contract Management Seminar, which will be offered on September 14, 2007, will focus on effective negotiation and contract management with the purpose of creating added value benefits for corporations of all sizes. According to the National Contract Management Association, improved contract management practices could save companies $153 billion annually. As a supply management professional, you can't afford not to attend! Seven continuing education hours will be awarded for your participation in this seminar.

The Contributions to the Bottom Line ~ Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management Seminar, which will be offered on November 2, 2007, will focus on the principles of strategic sourcing and supply chain management proven to be effective in creating a competitive advantage for corporations of any size. Participants will learn how to contribute to the profitability of their organization by integrating strategic sourcing principles into their supply chain. Seminar instructors who are also supply management professionals will share with attendees how to create a competitive advantage with limited resources and minimal leverage. Seven continuing education hours will be awarded for your participation in this seminar.

You may register for the seminar of your choice by completing the registration form. If you have any registration questions, please contact Ms. Paula Massey; ISM-Pittsburgh Secretary, at 724-508-0200. Specifics on the location of the seminars will follow shortly.


September 18, 2007


Dinner Meeting - Transforming the Procurement Function from Tactical to Strategic

Forum Topic: Advances in Procurement Practices ~ Strategies to Transform Procurement
Speaker: Mr. Peter Ochel; Executive Director of Global Procurement with Medrad Corporation

Dinner Meeting Topic: Transforming the Procurement Function from Tactical to Strategic
Speaker: Mr. Jim Szilagy; Chief Supply Chain Officer with UPMC


October 11, 2007


Satellite Seminar - Global Sourcing: Where in the World Are Our Suppliers?


October 16, 2007


Dinner Meeting - Plant Tour

H.J. Heinz Company Test Kitchens located in Warrendale, PA


November 2, 2007


One Day Seminar - The Contributions to the Bottom Line ~ Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Management Seminar, which will be offered on November 2, 2007, will focus on the principles of strategic sourcing and supply chain management proven to be effective in creating a competitive advantage for corporations of any size.

Participants will learn how to contribute to the profitability of their organization by integrating strategic sourcing principles into their supply chain. Seminar instructors who are also supply management professionals will share with attendees how to create a competitive advantage with limited resources and minimal leverage. Seven continuing education hours will be awarded for your participation in this seminar.


November 13, 2007


Dinner Meeting - Financial Decisions that Will Affect Your Life

Forum Roundtable Discussion Topics:

Dinner Meeting Topic: Financial Decisions that Will Affect Your Life with Mr. Joseph Codrick ; Chief Executive Officer of Codrick Financial Group


December 4, 2007 to December 5, 2007


Seminar - Lean Purchasing: New Rules, New Tools

2-day seminar sponsored by the Center for Competitive Change. Click here for more information...


December 18, 2007


Dinner Meeting - Supply Management’s Role in Surviving the Holiday Logistics Blitz

Holiday Event
Forum: Member Networking Event


January 15, 2008


Dinner Meeting - State of the Region Address

Co-Sponsored with NCMA

Forum Roundtable Discussion Topics:

Dinner Meeting Topic: The Economic Outlook for the Greater Pittsburgh Business Region with Mr. Stuart Hoffman; Chief Economist for PNC Financial Services Group


February 7, 2008


Satellite Seminar - Market Intelligence for Supply Professionals


February 15, 2008


One Day Seminar - Take Charge of Your Career

Topic: Take Charge of Your Career - Navigating A Successful Career Through All the Stages of Your Professional Life


February 19, 2008


Dinner Meeting - E Sourcing Trends

Forum Topic: Ethical Framework for Collaboration in Supply Management
Speaker: Dr. Matthew Drake; Assistant Professor Duquesne University

Dinner Meeting Topic: E Sourcing Trends with Mr. John Starr; Vice President of Global Sourcing Operations for ARIBA


March 11, 2008


One Day Seminar - Purchasing Month: Competitive Market Analysis

Topic: Competitive Market Analysis
Featuring Mr. William D. Agee, Jr. C.P.M., C.E.M., CPP, CPE, President, William D. Agee & Associates
Click here for registration and seminar information


April 17, 2008


Satellite Seminar - Supply Management’s Role in Sustainability


April 22, 2008


Dinner Meeting - The Impact of Change Management on the Procurement Organization

Forum Topic: Project Management for the Supply Management Professional
Speaker: Mr. Michael Zetwo; Controller of the Program Management Office for Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

Dinner Meeting Topic: The Impact of Change Management on the Procurement Organization with Mr. James McCaffrey; Vice President Material & Supply Chain Management with CONSOL Energy, Inc.


May 15, 2008


One Day Seminar - Procurement & Contract Law Seminar

Speaker: Mr. Ernest Gabbard; Director Strategic Sourcing with Allegheny Technologies


One Day Seminar - Ethics in Practice event

Sponsored by Duquesne University
Speakers: Various


May 20, 2008


Dinner Meeting - Education Evening

Forum Roundtable Discussions

Dinner Meeting Topic: International Sourcing & Contracting
Speaker: To be Determined


June 16, 2008


Golf Outing - 50th Annual Golf Classic

ISM Pittsburgh along with our Premier Sponsors; CONSOL Energy and Jennmar Corporation, are making preparations for another exciting and successful fund raising event with our 2008 Annual Golf Classic at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, PA. Click here for more information.


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