1. Welcome to ISM-Chicago Phone: 847 298-1940 Fax: 847 298-7305 E-mail: ruditys@wamllc.netruditys@wamllc.net http://www.napm-chicago.org

2. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member2 Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Overview Mission of ISM is to lead supply management. 1.Expand the sphere of influence of supply management. 2.Align Institute for Supply Management's organization with its Mission. 3.Enhance Institute's revenue generation to ensure the resources necessary to support the Mission.

3. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member3 ISM-Chicago Has 1,012 of the 40,000 members of ISM Is one of the Founding Members of the National Organization Is a Non-Profit 501(c) 6 Illinois Corporation chartered in 1913 Has been a Supply Management educator since 1945

4. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member4 Major Achievements Chicago Business Barometer –Often quoted in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times and Wall Street Journal National ISM –Quoted in Wall Street Journal and other financial and business periodicals –Publications create local NAPM-Chicago inquiries and involvement. 21 local and active committees and workshops that are a great source of leading edge information. –E.g. MRO, Logistical & Supply Chain, Diversity Program, International, Networking, Social Responsibility Professional & Educational Development. (CPSM, CPM & APP Certifications)

5. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member5 Value and Benefit of ISM  Professional Development Training C.P.M., A.P.P., & CPSM Seminars Conferences  ISM Report on Business: Industry Info & Data  Chicago Purchaser  Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS)  Other Publications  Best Demonstrated Practices  ISM Toolkit  Networking Opportunities  Focus Groups  Career Resources  Benchmarking  Monthly Dinner & Workshop Meetings  Key Note Speakers  Plant Tours  Chief Purchasing Council

6. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member6 Vision and Mission Be Recognized as: - The Supply Management Organization by Businesses. -To the General Public as the Supply Management Association dedicated to the highest level of excellence for Supply Management in the Midwest Region. -Have the members & the Member organizations feel NAPM-Chicago provides an outstanding value. Lead Supply Chain Management in the Midwest through: -Ethics -Professionalism -Education -Research -Networking -Personal Growth

7. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member7 ISM-Chicago Today Membership expanding opportunity for local and global commerce. Seminars expand personal knowledge and make companies more effective. Networking opportunities with Chief Purchasing Officers and Supply Chain Officers within Chicago and the US Nationally recognized and respected Friendly, supportive and personal contact within the membership Well recognized and commonly sought after for the Economic ISM Report. Associated with a 1st Class professional organization Seminars and workshops to expand knowledge The Future With You Join and participate in: Relationship building with growing membership Seminars Knowledge Value Sharing Efforts Social Event Participation Opportunity to contribute Local and National prestige Understanding of trends in the Industry Build on foundations and opportunities to participate and contribute Utilize the VP/CPO council and the Board to solicit ideas for growth and improvement Enhance the ways you can manage your career Exposure and Networking for success Contribute to the overall drive, interest and enthusiasm the other members have about their jobs and industry. Moving Forward With ISM

8. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member8 Next Steps….. Commitment to becoming better for yourself, your company, and the industry Attend ISM events Participate, and take advantage of thecommittees and other ISM events Build your knowledge, career and help others Have fun with the rest of the members Join this successful and respected group!!!!

9. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member9 Contacts for More Information Feel free to contact for membership and other information Phone: 847 298-1940 Fax: 847 298-7305 E-mail: ruditys@wamllc.netruditys@wamllc.net http://www.napm-chicago.org Membership – Steven Brundridge 312-822-2281 steve.brundridge@cna.comsteve.brundridge@cna.com

10. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member10 Representative Companies Abbott Laboratories Allstate Insurance Company AT&T Baxter Healthcare Corporation Blythe, Inc. BP Brunswick Corporation Chicago Mercantile Exchange Exelon Hollister, Inc. HSBC International Truck and Engine Kraft Foods, Inc. Motorola Panduit PepsiCo RR Donnelley SBC Sears Roebuck & Company US Cellular W.W. Grainger, Inc. Wm Wrigley Jr. Company

11. ISM-Chicago 2008 New Member11 Representative Companies