ISM’s Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM®) Program May 2008

The CPSM was launched at ISM’s 93 rd Annual International Conference in St. Louis, MO

The supply management component is either part of the individual’s personal job responsibilities and/or supervisory responsibilities or the responsibility of someone else in the supply management organization. What components areas are supply management professionals responsible for?

Who is the average CPSM and what do they do? A supply manager who provides leadership by aligning resources to define and satisfy diverse internal and external customer needs through the acquisition and ongoing management of materials and services.

CPSM Program Requirements Three years of experience in supply management Full-time; professional; non-clerical, non-support Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) Successful passing of the Bridge Exam with a valid C.P.M. OR Successful passing of the three CPSM exams These requirements will not change. *** Complete Application process

Sample Work Experience Documentation This letter is being issued at the request of James Jones. It verifies his full-time employment, job titles and duties while employed at XYZ Company. He has held several positions within the supply management organization. Each is discussed below: Title: Sourcing Manager Dates Title Held: 11/99 to 5/02 General Description of Duties: Identifies and selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, manages supplier performance, and perform all other duties necessary to Title: Global Sourcing Director Dates Title Held: 6/02 to 5/08 General Description of Duties: Oversees and directs the sourcing efforts for the organization ensuring……….. If you have any questions, please call me at (phone number). Samantha Smith Human Resources Manager XYZ Company

CPSM – Additional Information Educational degrees beyond Bachelors do not reduce requirements No grandfathering from C.P.M. to CPSM You must take the Bridge Exam Or ALL three (3) of the CPSM Exams No Lifetime Designation No Bridge available from the CPSM back to the CP.M.

What do the CPSM Exams look like? Exam 1 – Foundation of Supply Management 165 questions (150 scored) 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed Exam 2 – Effective Supply Management Performance 165 questions (150 scored) 2 hours and 45 minutes allowed Exam 3 – Leadership in Supply Management 180 questions (165 scored) 3 hours allowed Bridge Exam – 180 questions (all scored) 3 hours allowed * All exam scores are valid for three (3) years

Levels of Learning being Tested Recall – define, identify and select information Comprehension - estimate or predict based upon circumstances described Application – draw on knowledge and experience to identify the solution Primary focus of CPSM Exam questions are application and comprehension with minimal recall knowledge being tested.

Types of Questions & Scoring The CPSM professional credentialing exam utilizes four option multiple choice questions – choose the “Best” answer. CPSM scores range between 100 and 600 with a scaled score of 400 or greater as passing. Scores are presented in increments of 10.

CPSM Exam 1 Foundation of Supply Management 25 tasks Content Areas Contracting/Negotiations – 5 Tasks – 32 questions Cost/Finance – 5 Tasks – 32 Questions International – 3 Tasks – 17 Questions Social Responsibility – 3 Tasks – 14 Questions Sourcing – 3 Tasks – 20 Questions Supplier Relationship Management –6 Tasks – 35 Questions

CPSM Exam 2 Effective Supply Management Performance 24 tasks Content Areas Forecasting – 3 Tasks – 19 Questions Logistics – 4 Tasks – 19 Questions Materials & Inventory Management – 4 Tasks – 19 Questions Organization/Department Assessment – 4 Tasks – 26 Questions Planning – 2 Tasks – 15 Questions Product Development – 2 Tasks – 12 Questions Project Management – 2 Tasks – 19 Questions Quality – 3 Tasks – 21 Questions

CPSM Exam 3 Leadership in Supply management 32 tasks Content Areas Leadership – 18 Tasks – 96 Questions Risk and Compliance – 8 Tasks – 32 Questions Strategic Sourcing – 6 Tasks – 37 Questions

CPSM Bridge Exam The Bridge will be a single exam covering contemporary subject matter and content not covered in the current C.P.M. Exam. The Bridge Exam will be available to test through the end of The Bridge was not available during Pilot Testing. The first Bridge Exams were given at ISM’s Annual Conference on May 7, Candidates must be currently certified as C.P.M. in order to take the Bridge Exam and at time of application for CPSM.

CPSM Bridge Exam Contracting/Negotiations – 3 Tasks – 5 Questions Cost/Finance – 5 Tasks – 12 Questions International – 3 Tasks – 8 Questions Social Responsibility – 3 Tasks – 5 Questions Sourcing – 2 Tasks – 2 Questions Supplier Relationship Management –4 Tasks – 6 Questions Forecasting – 2 Tasks – 5 Questions Logistics – 4 Tasks – 12 Questions

CPSM Bridge Exam Materials & Inventory Management – 4 Tasks– 12 Questions Organization/Department Assessment – 3 Tasks – 10 Questions Planning – 2 Tasks – 9 Questions Product Development – 1 Task – 3 Questions Project Management – 2 Tasks – 8 Questions Quality – 1 Task – 3 Questions Leadership – 10 Tasks – 30 Questions Risk and Compliance – 6 Tasks – 15 Questions Strategic Sourcing – 6 Tasks – 35 Questions

CPSM Study Materials/Resources CPSM Study Guide ISM Professional Series (3 volumes) The Supply Management Handbook CPSM Supplemental Reading List (on Web) CPSM Diagnostic Kit (under Development) ISM Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms

Train the Trainer Program Customizable courseware: Instructor & Participant guides and PowerPoint deck for Exams 1, 2 & 3 and the Bridge Exam. Check the ISM Web site to sign up for future courses both Face-to-Face and Web-based. The registration fee is US$100 and attendees must have the CPSM Study Guide as a reference.

Pilot Exam- How did it go? Over 2,500 CPSM Exams were administered during the 2 month Pilot Testing period. What countries participated? China, France, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, and the United States Results…pass rates are between % (similar to those for the C.P.M. program)

Testing available? Pearson VUE Testing Centers via computer, on-demand, Exams 1, 2, 3 and Bridge Paper & Pencil at Affiliate Leadership Training in 2008 Select conferences Onsite testing available for groups taking a minimum of 5 exams per administration.

CPSM Recertification Requirements Every three (3) years with 60 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) Categories for earning CEHs – college courses & seminars (taken or taught), contributions to the profession, membership, articles. Candidates will be able to retake each CPSM Exam for 20 CEHs but only in their last year of certification or during their grace period. One Year Grace period – resets certification date

Current Costs – CPSM Testing FeesMemberNon-Member Onsite Testing $90$135 (May 15 – Aug 31, 2008) Onsite Testing$180$265 (After Sept 1, 2008) Computer Based Testing $180$265 (June 2008) Application Fees Member Non-Member February – Aug 31, 2008 $45$75 After Sept 1, 2008 $90$150 Study Materials Member Non-Member CPSM Study Guide$59$89 ISM Professional Series (3 book set) $200$280 (each) $85$115

Professional Credentials Department Contacts: Customer Service: ext 401- questions about exam registration Certification Information line - ext Althea (Al) Levine - questions regarding certification and application process ext Lyndsey Ferro – administrative support ext David Migliore - concerns related to onsite & computer based testing ext Karen Collins - Manager ext Christina Foster - VP ext. 3011

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