CPSM Exam Preparation Exam 3
“Leadership in Supply Management”
This program aids in preparing candidates for Exam 3 of the three exams that are the cornerstone of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) certification process. This workshop focuses on the thirty-two tasks designated by ISM for Exam 3 titled “Leadership in Supply Management”. 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 |
3-A-1 |
Represent Supply Management Internally
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Conduct Role Design / Job Redesign |
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Business Planning |
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Succession Planning |
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Strategic Supply Management Planning
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3-B-1 |
Develop & Mange Risk Profile |
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Developing Policies, Guidelines & Procedures |
3-B-2 |
Risk / Claims Management Program |
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Changing Polices & Procudures |
3-B-3 |
Legal Considerations |
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Acquisitions, Mergers & Divestitures |
3-B-4 |
Records Management |
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Meetings with External Organizations |
3-B-5 |
Financial Transactions |
3-A-8 |
Cross-Functional / Multifunctional Teams |
3-B-6 |
Life Cycle / Contingency Planning |
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Promote Training in Policies & Procedures |
3-B-7 |
Hazardous Materials |
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Market Value of Strategic Sourcing |
3-B-8 |
Discrimination & Harassment |
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Optimization of Supply Management Structure |
3-C-1 |
Strategic Sourcing Plans |
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Hire, Develop, Retain, Promote & Dismiss |
3-C-2 |
Strategic Sourcing Procedures |
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Lead Human Resources |
3-C-3 |
Information Technology |
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Conduct / Authorize Training for Staff |
3-C-4 |
Leveraging Spend |
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Internal Relationship Mangement |
3-C-5 |
Insourcing / Outsourcing |
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Evaluate Supply Managment Performance |
3-C-6 |
Support Meeting Sales Goals |
