FOR RELEASE: July 19, 1999

(Tempe, Arizona) — The National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) continues its series of professional development seminars designed for business and purchasing and supply management professionals through September 1999. NAPM will present seminars at the following locations across the United States:

• NAPM'S IMPROVING PURCHASING PERFORMANCE: Using the Right Measurements and Tools
  Program 4060
  October 4-5, 1999
  Orlando, Florida
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Resort Parkway 800/633-4774
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Central Florida, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S EXPANDED FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism (3-Day)
  Program 4061
  October 6-8, 1999
  Nashville, Tennessee
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Nashville Airport 615/897-0033
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Nashville, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,395/Member $1,195
  
  
• NAPM'S CONDUCTING A SUPPLIER SURVEY AND AUDIT: Do Your Suppliers Measure Up?
  Program 4062
  October 11-12, 1999
  Tempe, Arizona
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Hotel 480/897-7444
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED CONTRACT WRITING FOR PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
  Program 4063
  October 14-15, 1999
  Atlanta, Georgia
  Hotel Reservations: Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Powers Ferry 770/955-1700
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Georgia, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S CONTRACT WRITING BASICS: What all the Ts and Cs Mean
  Program 4064
  October 14-15, 1999
  Seattle Washington
  Hotel Reservations: Hilton Seattle Airport 206/248-4800
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Western Washington, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S ADVANCED PURCHASING AND THE LAW: Using Purchasing Law to Improve Performance
  Program 4065
  October 18-19, 1999
  Houston, Texas
  Hotel Reservations: Houston Marriott West Loop Galleria 713/960-0111
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Houston, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S IMPROVE YOUR STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE TO MAXIMIZE SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
  Program 4066
  October 18-19, 1999
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Hotel Reservations: Please call NAPM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276 extension 401 for more information.
  Cosponsor: PMA-Philadelphia, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: Creating a Successful Purchasing and Supply Management Organization (3-Day)
  Program 4067
  October 20-22, 1999
  San Francisco, California
  Hotel Reservations: The Westin 650/692-3500
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Northern California, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,395/Member $1,195
  
  
• NAPM'S ACHIEVING MAXIMUM SAVINGS BY REDUCING INVENTORY THROUGH COST-EFFECTIVE PURCHASING
  Program 4068
  October 21-22, 1999
  Minneapolis, Minnesota
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis 612/339-4900
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Twin Cities, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S ACHIEVING PEAK PERFORAMNCE WHEN PURCHASING SERVICES
  Program 4069
  October 25-26, 1999
  Tempe, Arizona
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Hotel 480-897-7444
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S APPLYTING ACTIVITY-BASED COSTING AND TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT
  Program 4070
  October 25-26, 1999
  Las Vegas, Nevada
  Hotel Reservations: Tropicana Resort & Casino 702/739-2222
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Southern Nevada, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  
  
• NAPM'S COST-EFFECTIVE MRO MANAGEMENT: Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Bottomline Profitability
  Program 4071
  October 28-29, 1999
  Cleveland, Ohio
  Hotel Reservations: Please call NAPM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 480/752-6276 extension 401 for more information.
  Cosponsor: PMA-Cleveland, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration: Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  Late Registration: Nonmember $1,195/Member $995

For registration or more information on any of these seminars, contact NAPM Customer Service at 800/888-6276, extension 401, or visit us on the Internet at www.napm.org and go to the Professional Development/Education area. For a complete NAPM Seminar catalog (43 pages), call NAPM's Fax on Demand at 800/444-6276 and request document #0264.

The National Association of Purchasing Management is a not-for-profit association that provides national and international leadership in purchasing and supply management research and education. The association exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. NAPM provides members and nonmembers alike with opportunities to expand their professional knowledge and skills. NAPM is comprised of 181 affiliates with more than 45,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Visit the NAPM Web site at www.napm.org.