ISM and PMI joint April 11th Dinner Meeting Reserve Now

ISM-Buffalo Buylines - APRIL 2023

Join us for a great evening of learning and networking!

ISM Educational Dinner Meeting - Joint Meeting with PMI (Project Management Institute)

TUESDAY, April 11, 2023

5:15 pm-8:15pm

Tewksbury Lodge, 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

(Click for Map and Directions)

Program:

Contracting Best Practices: Plugging the Holes that Create Contract Leakage

Auditors have a unique viewpoint on supplier contracts. We are asked to interpret the language of the contract years after it was signed, and usually after the original signers are gone. What did they mean when they said "personnel" ($900k overbill)? What does the word "month" mean ($1.2M overbill)? When do volume discounts kick-in, and are they retroactive ($350k overbill)?

In this discussion, we will walk through some of the common financial pitfalls made with supplier contracts. We will discuss real life examples, and also walk through some best practices when executing a supplier contract. By the end of the meeting, you should have several things you can go back to your office and implement that could save your company thousands, if not millions of dollars. This session is for first year buyers and seasoned CPO's alike.

Speaker:

Markley Ward,

Clarity Consulting Group

Markley Ward is responsible for the oversight of Clarity Consulting Group's contract compliance initiatives. He helps clients implement highly effective compliance programs, including supplier audits, accounts payable reviews, contract administration initiatives, and supply chain best practice implementations.

Prior to this role, Mr. Ward spent more than 19 years as a consultant and project manager, helping some of the largest companies in the world implement processes and technologies that enhance compliance to internal and external policies and procedures. Mr. Ward has an MBA from Utah State University.

MEETING DETAILS:

Registration/Networking: 5:15-6:00pm
Dinner/Program: 6:00-8:15pm
ISM Members - $35.00
Non-Members - $40.00
ISM Student Members - $25.00
Earn (1) CEH
Food Stations
Register online at our website using button. (This method automatically loads your CEH for recertification to your account.) Or, email us at ismbuf@ismbuffalo.com. Phone (716) 648-0972.
Reservations required, preferably by April 3rd but accepted through April 9th if space is available.

ISM-Buffalo May Help Pay for Some of Your Education with the William Conners Memorial

Professional Development Grant

The William Conners Memorial Professional Development Grant was established in 1988 to give members of the Association the opportunity to continue their education in Supply Chain Management through participation in ISM national or local chapter seminars or workshops for which a CPSM/CPSD point(s) is offered. This grant is available only to ISM-Buffalo members whose employer does not provide reimbursement for professional development expenses for certification, seminars, and/or workshops sponsored by ISM and its Chapters.

One (1) award per member (maximum value of $250.00) will be paid for qualified certification program, seminar, or workshop. Click link at right or contact ismbuf@ismbuffalo.com or (716) 648-0972 for an application. Completed applications are due by April 1, 2023 and winner(s) will be presented in June.

Wm Conners Grant Application

Meet with Future SCM Colleagues!

Learn about NU's degree program.

Support ISM-Buffalo's Educational Outreach Program.

Educational Presentations.

Date: Monday, April 3, 2023

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Place: Niagara University, Glynn Hall 405, Statler Dining Room

Printable Campus Map

Earn (1) CEH

No Cost - Dinner Included

"Keeping the Personal Link in the Supply Chain Strong" - covering individual, management, and negotiation skills required for success. Presenter: Debora Alessi, C.P.M, MBA - Deb has been teaching as an adjunct professor at Niagara since 2008. Her focus is on Procurement and Supplier Management. She has been a member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)-Buffalo since 1985, serving as president in 1996-97. She is currently the VP of Supply Chain Management at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
"Career Development through Professional Certification and Membership in Professional Associations". Presenter: James M. Austin, CPSM, MBA - A member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM)-Buffalo since 2013, he serves as 1st Vice President, Director of Program, Educational Outreach Chair, and Golf Tournament Chair. Jim is currently Stores Operations Supervisor for University at Buffalo.

Click HERE to register by email

Reservations Requested by March 29th please.

Plan Ahead for these ISM-Buffalo Events...

Dinner & Presentation: Monday, April 3, 2023, Joint meeting with Niagara University's Student Supply Chain Management Club
Dinner Meeting: Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Joint meeting with PMI Buffalo Chapter. Presenter: Markley Ward, Clarity Consulting Group on "Contracting Best Practices: Plugging the Holes that Create Contract Leakage" at The Tewksbury Lodge.
Plant Tour of Multisorb Technologies - Date TBD
Dinner Meeting: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - Presenter: John Hogg, Straight-Forward Consulting on "What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been - the Post-Covid Supply Chain Journey" at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant.
Golf Outing: Friday, June 9, 2023 - Terry Hills Golf Course, Batavia, NY (Registration open; click above for flyer and early bird discount.) Contact Golf Outing Chair Jim Austin to join the committee!
Installation & Awards Dinner Meeting: Wednesday, June 14, 2023