CPSM Exam Preparation - Exam 1
“Foundation of Supply Management”

This program aids in preparing candidates for one of the three exams that are the cornerstone of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) certification process. This workshop focuses on the twenty-five tasks designated by ISM for Exam 1 titled “Foundation of Supply Managment”.  The program's interactive format includes lecture and discussion, examples, exercises and practice exam questions and review. It is supported with a PowerPoint presentation and a bound handout and is suitable for a wide range of purchasing and supply professionals.

 

Targeted Areas of Knowledge

Task	Description	Task	Description
1-A-1	Bids, Quotations & Proposals	1-D-1	Code of Business Conduct
1-A-2	Negotiation Preparation	1-D-2	Environmental Responsibility
1-A-3	Lead/Conduct/Support Negotiation	1-D-3	Supply Chain Safety
1-A-4	Issue Purchase Orders & Contracts	1-E-1	Analyze Potential Sources
1-A-5	Contract Administration	1-E-2	Evaluate Competitive Offers
1-B-1	Budgeting	1-E-3	Supply Strategies
1-B-2	Cost Management	1-F-1	Supply Base Rationalization
1-B-3	Spend Analysis	1-F-2	Supplier Relationships
1-B-4	Cost/Benefit Analysis	1-F-3	Supplier Diversity
1-B-5	Financing & Leveraging Strategies	1-F-4	Supplier Qualification
1-C-1	Assess International Markets	1-F-5	Supplier Performance
1-C-2	Develop International Sources	1-F-6	Supplier Exit Strategies
1-C-3	Documenting Cross-Border Transactions