FOR RELEASE: December 15, 1998

(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 March 1999. NAPM will present seminars at the following locations across the United States:

• NAPM's ACHIEVING PEAK PERFORMANCE WHEN PURCHASING SERVICES
  Program 4625
  March 1-2, 1999
  Chicago, Illinois
  Hotel Reservations: Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers 312/464-1000
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Chicago, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM's ADVANCED PURCHASING STRATEGIES: Taking it to the Next Level
  Program 4626
  March 1-2, 1999
  New Orleans, Louisiana
  Hotel Reservations: The Pontchartrain 504/524-0581
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Greater New Orleans, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM's GLOBAL SOURCING: Going Beyond the Boundaries
  Program 4627
  March 4-5, 1999
  Tempe, Arizona
  Hotel Reservations: The Embassy Suites Tempe/ASU 602/897-7444
  Seminar Location: NAPM Headquarters
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Arizona, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,045/Member $845
  
  
• NAPM's FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING NEGOTIATIONS: Unlock Your Powers of Persuasion
  Program 4628
  March 4-5, 1999
  Cincinnati, Ohio
  Hotel Reservations: Holiday Inn Eastgate 513/752-4400
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Cincinnati, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM's SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Adding Value through Strategic and Tactical Effectiveness
  Program 4629
  March 8-9, 1999
  San Jose, California
  Hotel Reservations: Hilton Sunnyvale 408/738-4888
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Silicon Valley, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Creating a Seamless Process
  Program 4630
  March 15-16, 1999
  Tempe, Arizona
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Tempe/ASU 602/987-7444 Seminar Location: NAPM Headquarters
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Arizona, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $925/Member $725
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,025/Member $825
  
  
• NAPM's EXPANDED FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING: The Building Blocks of World Class Professionalism (3-Day)
  Program 4631
  March 15-17, 1999
  Ft. Worth, Texas
  Hotel Reservations: Clarion Hotel Performing Arts Center 817/332-6900
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Ft. Worth, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  
  
• NAPM's ADVANCED CONTRACT WRITING FOR PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
  Basic material is not covered in this program.
  Program 4633
  March 18-19, 1999
  Las Vegas, Nevada
  Hotel Reservations: Crowne Plaza 702/369-4400
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Southern Nevada, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• NAPM's ADVANCED PURCHASING LAW: Using Purchasing Law to Improve Performance
  Basic material is not covered in this program.
  Program 4632
  March 18-19, 1999
  Orlando, Florida
  Hotel Reservations: Radisson Barcelo Hotel 407/345-0505
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Central Florida, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $995/Member $795
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,095/Member $895
  
  
• DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: Creating a Successful Purchasing and Supply Management Organization (3-Day)
  Program Number 4634
  March 22-24
  Tempe, Arizona
  Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Tempe/ASU 602/897-7444
  Seminar Location: NAPM Headquarters
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $1,195/Member $995
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,295/Member $1,095
  
  
• NAPM's RIGHTSOURCING: What, How, and When to Outsource
  Program 4635
  March 25-26, 1999
  Ontario, California
  Hotel Reservations: Ontario Airport Hilton 909/980-0400
  Cosponsor: NAPM-Inland Empire, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,045/Member $845
  
  
• IMPROVING PURCHASING PERFORMANCE: Developing Skills for a Changing Profession
  Program 4636
  March 29-30, 1999
  Washington, D.C.
  Hotel Reservations: Holiday Inn Old Town Alexandria 703/549-6080
  Cosponsor: NAPM-National Capital Area, Inc.
  Early Bird Registration
  Nonmember $945/Member $745
  Late Registration
  Nonmember $1,045/Member $845

For registration or more information on any of these seminars, contact NAPM Customer Service at 800/888-6276 or 602/752-6276, extension 401, or visit the Professional Development/Education area of NAPM's web site. 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 180 affiliates with 43,000 members throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.