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CPSM Bridge Exam Preparation
“The Bridge Exam”

This program aids in preparing candidates for the Bridge Exam of the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) certification process. This workshop focuses on the sixty-one tasks designated by ISM for the Bridge Examination process. 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	2-D-3	Compliance
1-A-2	Negotiation Preparation	2-D-4	Audits
1-A-4	Issue Purchase Orders & Contracts	2-E-1	Requirements Planning Systems
1-B-1	Budgeting	2-E-2	Optimizing Capacity & Resource Utilization
1-B-2	Cost Management	2-F-2	Ramp-Up Strategies
1-B-3	Spend Analysis	2-G-1	Project Management
1-B-4	Cost/Benefit Analysis	2-G-2	Continuous Supply Management Improvement
1-B-5	Financing & Leveraging Strategies	2-H-3	Continuous Supplier Quality Improvement
1-C-1	Assess International Markets	3-A-1	Representing Supply Management Internally
1-C-2	Develop International Sources	3-A-2	Business Planning
1-C-3	Documenting Cross-Border Transactions	3-A-3	Strategic Supply Management Planning
1-D-1	Code of Business Conduct	3-A-4	Developing Policies, Guidelines & Procedures
1-D-2	Environmental Responsibility	3-A-5	Changing Polices & Procudures
1-D-3	Supply Chain Safety	3-A-6	Acquisitions, Mergers & Divestitures
1-E-1	Analyze Potential Sources	3-A-7	Meetings with External Organizations
1-E-2	Evaluate Competitive Offers	3-A-10	Market Value of Strategic Sourcing
1-F-1	Supply Base Rationalization	3-A-12	Hire, Develop, Retain, Promote & Dismiss
1-F-2	Supplier Relationships	3-A-18	Succession Planning
1-F-4	Supplier Qualification	3-B-1	Develop & Mange Risk Profile
1-F-6	Supplier Exit Strategies	3-B-2	Risk / Claims Management Program
2-A-1	Market Conditions & Trends	3-B-4	Records Management
2-A-2	Developing Supply Forecasts	3-B-5	Financial Transactions
2-B-1	Logistics Facilities	3-B-6	Life Cycle / Contingency Planning
2-B-2	Traffic/Distribution Policies	3-B-7	Hazardous Materials
2-B-3	International Transportation	3-C-1	Strategic Sourcing Plans
2-B-4	Freight Loss/Damage	3-C-2	Strategic Sourcing Procedures
2-C-1	Standardization	3-C-3	Information Technology
2-C-2	Inventory Management	3-C-4	Leveraging Spend
2-C-3	Asset Management	3-C-5	Insourcing / Outsourcing
2-C-4	Investment Recovery	3-C-6	Support Meeting Sales Goals
2-D-1	Monitoring Performance

Most Likely to Attend

This program is specifically designed for candidates pursuing certification as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) credential who already have their C.P.M. credential in good standing. This path to CPSM requires the candidate to pass only this one exam, rather than the three required for candidates without a C.P.M. credential.

Participants Will Take Away

New knowledge related to success with the Bridge Exam for the CPSM Credential
Improved understanding of the exam process and test taking skills
Suggested supplemental reading to support individual learning needs
Certificate of program completion with continuing education hours (CEHs)