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Message from the President

Happy New Year! Being a true creature of habit, these mid-week holidays mess me up.

Confusing and slow to start, 2013 is quickly gaining momentum, so it’s time

to kick things into high gear!

Our first 2013 dinner meeting will be held at Rockhurst University on

Thursday, January 17. We are fortunate to have Mary Lewis, Sourcing

Manager - Sprint, and Dave McMinn - Manage Mobility, as our speakers.

They were keynote speakers and presented this topic at the ISM Services

Group Conference in December, “Strategies to Effectively Source &

Manage Telecom Services”. We expect a great turnout! Please make

your reservation soon and don’t forget to email Esmeralda Phillips for your

parking pass.

The New Year draws our attention to assembling committees of volunteers

whose actions will take effect before the end of this Board term in May.

They are the Nominating Committee, the JR Samuel Award Committee,

the Scholarship Committee, and the Audit Committee. Some very familiar

members have graciously volunteered once again to serve on the

Nominating Committee to pull together the 2013-14 ISM-Kansas City Board.

Ellen Berry, CPSM, C.P.M. (Waddell & Reed) is the committee chair. Mark

Smith, C.P.M. (Hallmark Cards) and Mark VanSickle, CPSM, C.P.M. (Bayer

Healthcare Animal Health) comprise the rest of the committee. All of these

individuals are Past Presidents and continue to serve on special

committees, giving many hours of their time to us. We thank you Ellen,

Mark, and Mark for your remarkable dedication to our chapter. Please

read the article Ellen has submitted in this month’s newsletter. The call is

out to any member of ISM-Kansas City to contact the Nominating

Committee if you are interested in serving on the Board this next term or on

a committee.

We look forward to seeing everyone at Rockhurst for a great beginning to

this year!

Kriss Pearson

President

Inside This Issue

1 Message from the President

2 CPSM Certification Study &

Review Sessions

3 ISM 2013 Scholarship

4-5 Monthly Meetings Schedule

6 Job Postings

7 Diversity Corner

8-9 Selection of 2013-14 Board

Members

10-11 Mid-America Leading

Economic Indicators

12 ISM-KC Board of Directors

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Institute for Supply Management – Kansas City, Inc.

January 2013

ISM-KANSAS CITY NEWSLETTER

CPSM Certification

2013 CPSM/CSM Study Review Sessions

Register on-line for classes at this link https://www.ism-kansascity.org/

CPSM/CSM Module 1 Exam Review Session

WHEN: Cancelled – Only 3

registrants _______________________________________________________________

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WHEN: Saturday February 9, 2013 AND Saturday February 16, 2013 9AM to 4PM

LOCATION: University of Saint Mary's 11413 Pflumm Rd. Overland Park, KS 66215

INSTRUCTOR: Jim Marinakis, CPSM, C.P.M.

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WHEN: Saturday March 16, 2013 AND Saturday March 23, 2013 9AM to 4PM

LOCATION: University of Saint Mary's 11413 Pflumm Rd. Overland Park, KS 66215

INSTRUCTOR: Joe Steve, CPSM, C.P.M.

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_COST: Cost for EACH TWO DAY class session will be:

$199.00 for ISM-KC Members

$299.00 for Non ISM-KC Members

Pre-pay only No refunds for no-shows

Cost of Study Guides: $59.00 for ISM-KC Members + shipping charges

$89.00 for Non ISM-KC Members + shipping charges

Study Guides must be purchased by the student directly from ISM at

http://www.ism.ws/products/productdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=17934

Students should review Study Guides prior to class.


ISM Scholarship ISM - KC has established a scholarship program to assist members and their immediate families who plan to continue their education at a college level, and/or are pursuing a CPSM, CSM or CPSD certification. Scholarships are offered each year.

The Scholarship Committee of ISM-KC will administer this scholarship program. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or national origin.

All applications are due by close of business on Friday March 1, 2013.

Eligibility:

Active members in good standing with the local ISM-KC, immediate family

member, student member or life time member.

ISM-KC family member who are high school seniors or high school

graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a

full-time college program at an accredited two or four-year college or

university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent B

average.

ISM-KC members in good standing who are pursuing advanced

certification, i.e., C.P.M. and/or CPSM . * Full-time study is defined as full-time enrollment for the entire upcoming academic year. Select the link below for details, instructions and application: https://www.ism-kansascity.org/chapters/ism-ism-kan/scholarship.cfm


2012-2013

Monthly Meeting Schedule (Note: Dates Have Been Corrected From June Newsletter)

January 2013 Dinner Meeting

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Join us for an informative evening with

• Mary Lewis/Sourcing Manager – Sprint , and

• Dave McMinn – Manage Mobility

Topic: Strategies to Effectively Source & Manage Telecom Services

With almost 100 percent market saturation, wireless telecom services have become

commoditized in the past decade. Toss out conventional commodity management principles,

though, because rapid changes in technology, intricacies of privacy laws, complicated licensing

structures and accountability of up to thousands of assets have increased the complexity of

this sourcing category. In this fast-paced presentation, you'll discover strategies for managing

the sourcing-to-decommissioning life cycle of wireless assets, as well as for purchasing the

telecom services that are delivered by fiercely competitive carriers. Join us and learn about:

• An overview of the wireless industry marketplace and the players in it

• The four key elements that comprise the life cycle of all wireless assets

• How to compare carrier solutions using "apples to-apples" attributes

• How to translate client requirements and determine the wireless solution that's right

for your business and the people who run it

• Licensing considerations for cloud-based services

• Performance-based measures that should be negotiated in advance

• Environmental and social responsibility questions you should be asking your carrier

and why they make a difference

• How to stay current with technology - without breaking the bank

• What it takes to prevent your IP from walking out the door when an employee leaves

To Register Click Here https://www.ism-kansascity.org/

When: Thursday, January 17, 2012

5:30-6:00 pm Networking/Registration

6:00-6:45 pm Dinner

6:45-7:45 pm Panel Discussion

Location:

Rockhurst University


1100 Rockhurst Road

Kansas City, Mo 64110

Massman Hall, Building #15 on the campus map at http://www.rockhurst.edu/campus-

map/

Room Number 250

Special instructions - Parking:

Upon registration, please send an email to [email protected] to receive

a guest parking permit for the event. You will need to place the permit on the driver's

side of their vehicle dashboard. You may park in any of the lots on campus.

Cost:

ISM-KC Members: $25 ($30 after January 14)

Note: LOG INTO THE WEB PAGE TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE

YOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS

Non ISM-KC Members: $25 ($30 after January 14)

Reservations must be received by noon, Monday, January 14, 2013.

February 2013 Lunch Meeting

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Lunch meeting - 11:00 AM to 1:00PM

WHERE: Hereford House. 17244 Midland Drive Shawnee KS 66217

913- 268-8000 herefordhouse.com

TOPIC: Demystifying Cloud Computing within Microsoft Office 365– From Licensing to Readiness

March 19, 2013 – TBD

April 16, 2013 – TBD

May 21, 2013 - TBD


Job Posting

New Job Opportunities Posted on ISM-KC Web

Site, go to:

• http://www.ism-kansascity.org/default.asp

• Log In

• Select Members

• Select Job Postings

• Click on each job for details

Please view the job postings regularly as new jobs are posted throughout

the month.

No Current Postings


MID AMERICA MINORITY SUPPLIER

DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

(MAMSDC)

DIVERSITY CORNER

MAMSDC can help you and your company take advantage of the

products and services offered by diverse businesses.

Let MAMSDC help you to:

• Develop a Diversity Program for your company

• Locate diverse companies in the local area to meet your product

and service needs

• Locate diverse companies outside the area as well

In a time where most large companies only offer cookie cutter products

and services, diverse businesses can offer custom solutions to meet your

needs.

So get started, click here www.mambdc.org

Upcoming Events:

January 30, 2013- 27th Annual Awards Luncheon

Register at www.mambdc.org


Selection of 2013-14 Board Members

It’s time to start the nomination process for the ISM-KC 2013-2014 Board. I have been selected to lead the Nominating Committee and have enlisted the help of your past Presidents, Mark Smith, C.P.M. (Hallmark) and Mark VanSickle, CPSM, C.P.M. (Bayer Healthcare Animal Health) help me, Ellen Berry, CPSM, C.P.M. (Waddell and Reed), select a strong board to continue the fine work and improvements attained by the current Board members.

I would like to encourage all of our members to consider volunteering:

• Programs – Identify speakers and secure locations for the monthly meetings.

• Membership – Identify and welcome new members to ISM-KC.

• Marketing – Develop marketing campaigns to attract new members and to market education and training events sponsored by ISM-KC.

• Communications – Publish the monthly newsletter, update website and other communications to our members.

• Education – Identify training opportunities for our members and assist members with the attaining their certifications.

• Diversity – Keep our members up to date on the latest events, trends and accomplishments in the area of expanding Diversity spend and introducing diverse suppliers that add value to our members’ Supply Chain organizations.

If any of these areas interest you, please volunteer. I also ask that you speak with current board members and committee members about their volunteer experiences. I can tell you from personal experience that being involved on the board is a great way to network with fellow professionals in the area and nationally. Volunteering also lets you experience what is required to run a small business. Best of all is the team work and friends you make along the way.

2012-2013 ISM-KC Board

President Kriss Pearson

1st Vice President Manuel Gutierrez, C.P.M.

Past President LaMar Wilson, Jr.

Treasurer Joel Johnson, CPSM

Secretary JoAnn Harper, CPSM, C.P.M.

Director - Diversity Asya Evans

Director – Marketing Walter D. Strobel, CPSM, C.P.M.

Director – Programs Esmeralda Phillips, C.P.M.

Director - Membership Penelope Wilson

Director - Communications Jim Marinakis, CPSM, C.P.M.

Director – Education Joe Steve, CPSM, C.P.M.

If you are interested, please contact anyone on the nominating committee, Ellen Berry ([email protected]), Mark Smith ([email protected]) or Mark VanSickle ([email protected])


Nomination Process Timetable

January – February Enlist Volunteers / Nominees

February 26, 2013 Interview Nominees

March 19, 2013 Present Slate of Board to Membership

April 16, 2013 Membership Vote

May 21, 2013 Installation of Board

ISM-KC 20103-2014 Board Term June 2013 – May 2014

Thank You, we look forward speaking with you!


Mid-American States Mid-America Economy Stuck in Neutral: Slow 2013 Start for Regional Economy

YouTube interview with Professor Goss can be seen here.

December survey results at a glance:

• The leading economic indicator remains below growth neutral for the fifth time in past six months.

• Slight manufacturing job losses; slim positive overall job additions expected for next three to six

months.

• Inflationary pressures continue to trend downward.

• Pickup in growth for Minnesota and Oklahoma expected. Slower for rest of region.

• Only 3.1 percent of supply managers indicated that the potential longshoreman strike affected their

purchasing decisions for the month.

For Immediate Release: Jan 2, 2012

OMAHA, Neb. – For the fifth time in the past six months, the monthly Mid-America Business Conditions

Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region, remained below growth neutral. The index

continues to point to slightly negative to zero growth for the region in the next three to six months, but still

no recession.

Overall index: While the Business Conditions Index, which ranges between 0 and 100, rose for a second

straight month it remained below growth neutral with a reading of 49.5, up from November’s 48.0 and

October’s 46.5.

“Job and economic growth will continue to slow for the region according to our survey results over the last

several months. Unemployment rates in all nine states are declining due primarily to the jobless leaving the

labor force rather than continuing their job search. I expect slight manufacturing job losses and only small

overall job additions for the region,” said Ernie Goss, director of Creighton University’s Economic

Forecasting Group and the Jack A. MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics.

Employment: The region’s employment gauge once again fell below growth neutral. The index declined to

48.0 from 50.5 in November. Recent surveys point to overall job growth hovering close to zero for the

nine-state region in the months ahead.

“For 2012, only three states in the region outperformed the nation in terms of nonfarm job growth.

Minnesota, North Dakota and Oklahoma expanded nonfarm payrolls at a pace significantly exceeding that

of the rest of the nation. On the other hand, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota

experienced slower nonfarm job growth than the nation. Overall the Mid-America region expanded

employment at a pace significantly below that of the U.S. Our survey indicates that the region will add few

jobs in the next three to six months,” said Goss.

Wholesale Prices: The prices-paid index, which tracks the cost of purchased raw materials and supplies,

declined to 63.5 from November’s 64.4 and October’s much higher 71.5.


“The cheap dollar policy of the Federal Reserve has thus far failed to ignite inflation or economic growth in

the nation or region. Instead, slower global growth and elevated unemployment remain an obstacle to

significantly raising wholesale prices,” said Goss.

Confidence: Looking ahead six months, economic optimism, as captured by the December business

confidence index, rose to 50.0 from November’s 43.5. “Given recent declines in consumer confidence from

national surveys, it was surprising to calculate an uptick in the business confidence reading, although it

remains at a low level. An improving housing environment was an important factor pushing the index

higher,” said Goss.

Inventories: Regional inventory levels expanded for the month. The December inventory index rose to

51.5 from November’s 44.9. “After reducing inventories for five straight months, supply managers

expanded inventory levels for December. Even with recent cuts in inventory levels, 45.4 percent of supply

managers reported that their company’s inventory levels were above normal while only 14.4 percent

indicated that their firm’s inventory levels were below normal,” said Goss.

This month supply mangers were asked how their firm was dealing with the potential longshoreman strike.

Only 3.1percent of supply managers indicated that the impending strike affected their purchasing

decisions.

Trade: New export orders were weak for December. The new export orders index advanced to a tepid 50.0

from 47.9 in November. Once again, imports remained below growth neutral with an index of 48.7, which

was up from 42.6 in November and 44.2 in October. “Slower Mid-America growth restrained imports

while slow global growth continues to confine new export orders. Even though the longshoreman dispute

was postponed for 30 days, a strike would be crippling to the regional and national economy,” said Goss.

Other components: Other components of the December Business Conditions Index were new orders at

46.4, up slightly from 46.0 in November; production or sales at 48.0, up from last month’s 46.6; and

delivery lead time at 53.5, up from 51.8 in November.

Survey results for January will be released on the month’s first business day, Feb. 1.

Follow Goss on twitter at http://twitter.com/erniegoss

For historical data and forecasts visit our website at:

http://www2.creighton.edu/business/economicoutlook/


ISM Kansas City Board of Directors

President

Kriss Pearson

Laird Plastics [email protected]

1st Vice President

Manuel Gutierrez, C.P.M.

CenturyLink

[email protected]

Director National Affairs & Past President

LaMar Wilson, Jr.

NAIC

[email protected]

Treasurer

Joel Johnson, CPSM

[email protected]

Secretary

JoAnn Harper, CPSM, C.P.M.

Sprint

[email protected]

Director - Diversity

Asya Evans MidAmerica Minority Business Development Council – KC

[email protected]

Director – Marketing

Walter D. Strobel, CPSM, C.P.M.

[email protected]

Director – Programs

Esmeralda Phillips, C.P.M.

Sprint

[email protected]

Director - Membership

Penelope Wilson

Kansas City Power & Light

[email protected]

Director - Communications

Jim Marinakis, CPSM, C.P.M.

CenturyLink

[email protected]

Director – Education

Joe Steve, CPSM, C.P.M.

Kansas City Power & Light

[email protected]

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