Leadership Team  2016-2017

• Todd Johnson,  President, Energy Northwest
• Cory Miller, Vice President
  CH2M PRC
• Marie Taylor, C.P.M., Treasurer
• Naila Prieto, Secretary
• Becky Chamberlin, Membership Chair,   WSU
• Kyle Root, Director
  CH2M PRC 
• Scott Williams, Director,
  Cadwell Laboratory
• Bryan Tinnin, Immediate Past President,  Boise White Paper

•  Regional Economic Report Card
• Feb 15, 5:30pm.
• RSVP@ismcb.org
• RSVP required, ISM-CB members $15, nonmembers and guests $25.

our January program was moved to February due to inclement weather.

Join us on Wednesday,  February 15 [note the date change] for our annual Regional Economic Report Card. This is one of our most popular meetings of the year.

Our returning speaker is Ajsa Suljic, Regional Labor Economist, WA State Employment Security Department who will provide us information on the State of the Labor Market in the Kennewick Metro Area (Benton and Franklin Counties). See the PowerPoint from last year’s presentation here .

. As the regional labor economist covering Southeastern Washington, Ajsa provides labor market information and analysis to local economic planners, administrators, businesses and residents. Currently serving as local labor market and economic expert on multiple organizations.  
Here is the latest Benton County profile prepared by Ajsa  &  Franklin County 

Due to the large attendance for this meeting, it will be held at the County Gentlemen in their large Event Center. To coordinate this large meeting, a buffet dinner will be offered with no host bar drinks available for ordering.

This year your ISM-CB Board voted to support our members by covering a portion of the cost for the buffet dinner and room rental and thus reduce the dinner fee for ISM-CB members. This is our way of saying “Thank You” for being a member of the ISM-Columbia Basin Chapter.
 

• When:  Wednesday, February 15
• Where:  County Gentleman Restaurant, 9921 W Clearwater Ave., Kennewick
• Time:   Buffet starts at 5:30 pm Program starts about 6:15 to 6:30 pm.
• Menu:  Buffet Dinner- Marinated Tri Tip w/Demi Glaze, Herb Crusted Chicken, and sides.
• Cost:  $15 for members $25 for non-members
• RSVP early – A head count has to be provided to County Gentleman no later than February 7 .
•  You may pre-pay using a credit card via the PayPal link on the ISM-CB website 
  or
  RSVP to RSVP@ismcb.org  and pay cash or check at the door.
• Questions: Please send any questions to Cathy Robinson, crobinson@ci.richland.wa.us  or admin@ismcb.org

Either way, we need to know if you are going to attend as early as possible.

 Daniel Wong   read more about Daniel Wong
Undergraduate SLM Program Director
Interim Graduate GSCM Program Director
Portland State University

Seminar Learning Objectives:

1. Asia Business Landscape and its dynamics ( 45 mins - 1 hour)
a. China is still World’s factory but with rising cost
b. Vietnam is emerging as the next Asia Tiger
c. Challenges for MNC to enter, operate and source in China Market
i. Discuss most Glaring Supply chain risks besides cost
d. Real intent behind TPP
i. Should your company continue to source exclusively or majority from China?
2. Global Trade Logistics Speaker dependent via Video conference (1 hour)
a. Changing tariffs
b. Important regulations to know
3. Supply chain sourcing (6 hours)
a. Ethical Sourcing
b. Value of strategic vs. tactical buyer
c. Procurement framework comparison
d. Category management
e. Pareto Analysis 80/20 example
f. Make Vs. Buy management framework
g. Supplier selection matrix
h. Pricing
i. Legal contract and its choices
j. Negotiation

ISM offers 1-hour web seminars on current topics. Use this link to  register for upcoming seminars and view recordings from some of the previous seminars.  Most are free. https://www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org/education/content.cfm?ItemNumber=6135

Contract Price Increases - Are You Prepared?
IMO (in my opinion....)  Mike Taylor, C.P.M.

As Supply Chain Specialists, it’s our job to think strategically about issues that will affect our contract prices. Contract prices for critical supplies and services are affected by market pressures, shortages, transportation disruptions, global competition, sustainability policies, environmental regulations, lower-tier human rights concerns, etc. In the news lately is a major supply chain cost-pressure we can’t overlook; minimum wage increases.   more...

More of my opinions here:  http://www.mltweb.com/tools/imo.htm

DOE order 541.1C , Jan 17, 2017. Appointment of Contracting Officers. Rewrites the old order. Does not apply to contractors – but I think is a good example of a policy statement describing procurement authority and required training.
https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/500-series/0541-1-border-c 

Good Afternoon - It is time once again to start planning for the CPSM Study Review Classes for Module 2 & Module 3 which will be held in January and February of 2017. Classes will be available for remote access via GoToMeeting.

Check your calendars and determine whether you are interested in participating in either of these sessions. The Module 2 Study Review Class is scheduled to start January 4th so don’t wait to decide if you are interested.

Contact Thea Prince at ISM Spokane ASAP tprince@spokanecity.org. She will send you a copy of the registration information.   Payment can be made by check or by Paypal for a small fee to cover the Paypal fee.

Earning your CPSM shows commitment providing personal momentum and future success. The all new CPSM practice exam is designed to support your success!

Go to Amazon.com, type in STURZL or use this link: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=sturzl to purchase a copy.

Website: https://www.srsgandassociatesllc.com/

American Society for Quality :  www.asq614.org/

Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
Washington PTAC - February Government Contracting Opportunities, News, & Events
Ashley Coronado  PTAC Government Contracting Assistance Specialist
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kennewick www.tricityregionalchamber.com

The Institute For Internal Auditors, Mid-Columbia Chapter
https://chapters.theiia.org/mid-columbia/Pages/default.aspx

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
 NCMA web site: http://ncmacolumbiabasin.com/index.html

Institute For Management Accountants
 IMA web site: http://ima.labworks.org/

WSU  Tri-Cities Professional Education https://tricities.wsu.edu/cepd/leadership-academy/

Emerging Tri-Cities http://www.emergingtricities.com/

ISM-CB professional network exchange is our way of encouraging communication and discussion among our members. Sharing information, expertise and experience are just some of the many benefits of membership. Networking with other members is a great way to build a professional support team.

Contact ISM-CB:  ISM-CB President / ISM-CB Membership Director/ISM-CB Information  / Web Site

ISM-Columbia Basin is the regional affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management a not-for-profit educational organization of over 40,000 Purchasing Agents, Buyers and Supply Chain Professionals. www.ism.ws  Local membership represents companies from Moses Lake to Walla Walla including food processing, government contractors, educational institutions, utilities and manufacturing. New members and business professionals are always welcome at ISM-CB events. Visit the ISM-CB web site at: www.ismcb.org

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