“Supplier Management Best Practices” Workshop Sponsored by APICS Portland and Total Cost Solutions Who Should Attend: All experienced supply chain professionals wanting to enhance their supplier management knowledge and skills. Workshop is applicable to both commercial and public sectors. Receive certification for four (4) continuing education hours (CEH). Objectives: • Learn seven-step strategic sourcing methodologies • Learn basic elements of supplier management • Understand supply base criteria • Learn how-to monitor supplier performance • Learn best practice supplier management techniques Areas of Focus: • Improve supplier management core competencies • Learn situational communication skills • Learn how-to prepare an iron-clad statement of work • Learn how to develop a supplier scorecard and business review • Learn how-to deal with challenging single and sole source supplier relationships Registration Information: • Date: Thursday, November 4th, 2010 • Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.) • Cost: $179.00 with continental breakfast included • Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, Hillsboro, OR. • Address: 18855 NW Tanasbourne Drive (503) 531-3200 • Last day to register is October 26th.