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•Report on Business.…..2 •Volunteer Positions……2 •February Event.………..3 •Seminars……………….3 •Scholarships…………...5

NAPM-WW Supporting Purchasing & Supply Professionals Since 1921

Heather C. Rai

Welcome to 2008! A new year always brings with it thoughts of fresh starts, new experiences, plans to set and reach goals and a lingering wish that you had passed on that second (or third!) helping of mashed potatoes during the holidays. While there isn’t much we can do to help you recover from the potatoes, all of us at NAPM-Western Washington do hope wecan help you attain some of the other goals you set for yourself for this upcoming year. One area that I will be focusing on personally in 2008 is in education. I’ve always enjoyed taking classes, reading, doing research for papers, and working with teammates on projects.

Within the next year I plan to take the next steps toward joining an MBA program. On a less intense level, I am also looking forward to understanding what the CPSM certification is all about by taking, and hopefully passing, the bridge exam when it is offered by ISM. Inadditionto those goals, I am really looking forward to the NAPM-WW line-up of programs that we have scheduled over the next five months. We’re going to have some very strong programs in price/cost analysis, negotiations, best practices in lean manufacturing and leadership. I hope you are able to join us at these events. I have always believed that a person’s education should not stop when he or she

is handed a diploma. Adults need to maintain their competitive edge throughout their careers by continuing to build their knowledge base and by meeting new people and making new connections in their field and community. Never has this been as critical as it is today in our quickly changing business environments and NAPM-WW is working to provide our members with opportunities to do both.

I wish each of you a safe and happy new year and I hope that you achieve all that you set out to accomplish in 2008.

Sincerely,

Heather C. Rai President, 2007-2008 NAPM-Western Washington

PRESIDENT& BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Heather Rai, C.P.M. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Gerard Fernandez, C.P.M. VICE PRESIDENT& BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR:

Jodie Anderson, C.P.M.

TREASURER: Cynthia Trainer, C.P.M. SECRETARY: Nikoletta Tolias, C.P.M.

February 13, 2008

“Managing Price

Volatility”

Speaker: Robi Bendrof

Office: 10900 NE 8

th St. Suite 900

Bellevue, WA 98004

PHONE: (425) 462-5762

FAX:

(206) 770-6312

E-MAIL: communications@napmww.

org

We’re on the Web!

See us at:

www.napmww.org

NAPM-WW 10900 NE 8

th St. Suite 900

Bellevue, WA 98004

Marc Elken, C.P.M. Scott Haynes, C.P.M. Ozden Bayazit, Ph.D. Bret Miller, C.P.M. Linda Green, C.P.M. Brent Frimodig Matt Dill

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIR:

Marc Elken, C.P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Ozden Bayazit, Ph.D.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Heather Haren Rai, C.P.M. Gerard Fernandez, C.P.M. Jodie Anderson, C.P.M. Cynthia Trainer, C.P.M Nikoletta Tolias, C.P.M. Svea Dagel, C.P.M.

February 14, 2008

"Negotiations Planning and Strategies"

Speaker: Robi Bendrof

February 7, 2008

Market Intelligence”

March 13, 2008

Location: Museum of Flight

“Supplier Relations”Speaker: Gordon A. Litzenberger, CPIM

“Current and forecasted

Production and New Orders all

increased in December, as did

current and forecasted

Employment.”

Month: December, 2007

The NAPM-WW Index bounced back in December, gaining 8.8 points to 65.1, with the 90-day forecast rising 10.1points to 70.0. Current and forecasted Production and New Orders all increased in December, as did current and forecasted Employment. Current and forecasted Inventories were also higher than in November. Reported Prices rose slightly, and were forecasted to keep rising in 90 days. Supplier lead times were longer in December, and were forecasted to be slightly longer again in 90 days. International purchases increased in December over November. The National figure for December fell to 47.7, indicating a contracting National economy. Again, the Pacific Northwest economy has demonstrated its resilience. Index Numbers less than 50

indicate a shrinking economy, while those over 50 signal an expanding

economy. Prices and International Index numbers are not included in the Composite Index, and index numbers (excluding Prices and International purchases) are seasonally adjusted. Items in short supply: Military-spec fasteners and diodes, lead-containing chip resistors and capacitors, steel gas valves, large high-yield gas fittings. Items up in price: Military-spec fasteners and diodes, alloying metals, steel gas fittings, scrap metal, petroleum products, electricity, electric transformers, polyethylene pipe, roofing products, eggs, starch, plastic. Buying Policy in Average Lead Times (days): MRO: 16 (down from November)

Production: 62 (up from November) Capital: 109 (down from November)

‘The data presented herein are

obtained from a survey of

manufacturing supply managers

based on information they have

collected within their respective

organizations. NAPM-Western

Washington, Inc. makes no

representation, other than that stated

within this release, regarding the

individual company data collection

procedures. Use of the data is in the

public domain and should be

compared to all other economic data

sources when used in decision

making.’

By Carol A. Kujawa, MA, A.P.P. Business Survey Chair, NAPM-Western Washington, Inc. violino1@earthlink.net

Have you considered becoming a NAPM-WW Officer or Board of Directors member? It is a great way to meet new people, develop your skills, make a difference, give back to the organization, and have some fun! These volunteer positions are filled by affiliate members as voted on by the members in spring. Openings for the 2008/2009 program year

starting next fall include the one-year term President, Vice President, and Secretary positions, and at least 3 three-year Board of Directors seats. The President and Vice-President positions require a C.P.M. designation. Candidate introductions to the general membership will take place at the March 13, 2008 educational

program / dinner at the Museum of Flight starting at 6:00 pm. The election will take place at the April 10, 2008 meeting that will be held in Bellevue. For more information, or if you are interested in one of the positions, please contact Gerard Fernandez, Nominations Committee Chair at gerardf@comcast.net or (425) 378-5247.

Once again the NAPM-WW scholarship committee is working to meet your educational needs. With scholarships available in $1,000 (3 ea) and $500 (2 ea) demonations. The scholarship committee would love to award all 5 of our scholarships this year to deserving students. Please remember that if the application is not received complete--you will not be notified about the missing information requirements, nor will we be able to award you one of the scholarships.

Amount ofScholarships for 2008: - 3 Scholarships at $1,000 each - 2 Scholarships at $500 each Scholarship Guidelines: - The scholarship is for a one-time issuance and is not automatically renewable. If you have received a scholarship from NAPM-WW before, please re-apply. We have awarded scholarships in succeeding years to the same person. - Checks for approvedcandidates are issued to the educational institution for the recipient. - Funds are limited tofees. Candidate Eligibility Requirements: - Must be a resident of

Western Washington. - Must be attending or have been accepted at an accredited institution (be it a tech school, community college, four-year college/university), or an institution offering certification in Supply Management or Purchasing. If just starting out in school, will accept 5 years work experience in the supply management field in lieu of collegeverification. - Must have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0Must be a member of NAPM-WW. (if you are going to school full time-as defined by your school-the cost of membership is waved.) - A Social Security Number or student number will be required from each scholarship winner prior to issuance of any funds. Procedures/ Checklist: - Candidate to be provided an official application, copy of the guidelines, candidate eligibility requirements and procedures. - Candidate must complete in full the NAPM- WW Scholarship Application. - Candidate must provide a short biographical sketch (one typed page with their name at the

top). The bio must include career objectives in the applicant's field of study and any information that would have a bearing on the application. - Candidate must provide an official transcript (no internet copies, photocopies, or student copies accepted). - Candidate must provide three current letters of reference from persons other than relatives. - Candidate to send the application and all supporting documentation in one envelope to the address below. The application deadline is April 21, 2008 (envelope must be postmarked April 21st or prior). Mail Completed Applications to: NAPM-Western Washington Attn: Scholarship Committee 10900 NE 8th St, Ste. 900 MS 1318 Bellevue, WA 98004 The winning applicant(s) will be notified by May 30, 2008.

“The scholarship

committee would love to

award all 5 of our

scholarships this year to

deserving students.”

Robi Bendorf,C.P.M., is traveling all thefrom the Steel City to bring his dynamic presentation style to the Bell Harbor Conference Center in Seattle in February of 2008. Robi will be the featured presenter at both the February 13

th NAPM-

WW dinner meeting and an all-day seminar on Valentines Day, February 14

th. He has over 30 years

of purchasing and sales experience, involving both domestic and international activities, for a broad range ofmanufacturing and service businesses. Ten years ago Mr. Bendorf started hisown company and began traveling the world as a full-time professional speaker and supply management consultant. He has given presentations on a wide variety of purchasing topics to ISM, major universities, and numerous in-house seminars for industrial & service clients both domestically and

NAPM-WW and Global Supply Chain Institute, LLC have teamed up to offer you and exciting new series of professional development seminars. Global Supply Chain Institute seminars are designed to provide exceptional training for Supply Management professionals. The company leverages the broad, diverse, and deep

internationally. He was selected to present seminars at the last seven of ISM’s InternationalSupply Management Conferences and is the contributor of numerous articlespublished in Purchasing Today and Inside Supply Management. Robi was selected as ISM’s National Person of the Year in both Global Resources and in Education/Learning. Mr. Bendorf will be speaking on Managing Price Volatility at the 2/13 dinner meeting (1.5 CEH) and on Negotiations Planning and Strategies at the all-day Valentines Day seminar (7 CEH). Due to Robi’s revered stature in the supply chain industry, both events are sure to generate a high level of interest.

The dinner event is $30 for ISM or APICS members and $35 for non-members. Seminar registration is $350 for members and $365 for non-members.

Save by signing up for both events at $370 for members and $395 for non-members. If you still need to makeValentines Day plans with your significant other,consider dinner, a cruise, or a romantic hotel room on the Seattle waterfront. The Edgewater Hotel (www.edgewaterhotel.com) is a short walk from the conference center as is the boarding area for Victoria Clipper cruises to Vancouver and the San Juans (www.victoriaclipper.com). The Edgewater has partnered with NAPM-WW to offer a free upgrade and 15% discount on lodging. Call 206.441.8363 and mention NAPM-WW for these special rates. Fine dining establishments in the area include the Waterfront Grill (www.waterfrontpier70.com), Anthony’s Homeport (www.anthonys.com) and the Six-Seven Restaurant in the Edgewater.

For registration, visit us online at www.napmww.org

experience of its two founders; Jerry Baker, C.P.M., CPCM (former EVP NAPM) and David Chinchar, C.P.M. (former Procurement Starbucks director). Both individuals have a passion for teaching and helping others. This is reflected in the Results Oriented nature of their seminars which leverage Best Practices in a relaxed, comfortable environment.

Jerry’s background with NAPM and Government Procurement combined with David’s broad supply management experience at Owens-Corning Fiberglas, PepsiCo’s former restaurant chains

(Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, & KFC), and Starbucks bring a wealth of real life, results focused examples covering virtually all purchase categories.

We are proud to announce that Global Supply Chain Institute, LLC and NAPM-WW have teamed up to offer a series of innovative, engaging, results oriented, local seminars to kick of your 2008 professional development with a bang! The seminar series is designed to hit key “hot” topics in Supply Management with content that both the new professional as well as the seasoned, experienced professional will find useful in driving bottom

Tony N. Tanis, C.P.M. Keith Lively Frank Olotoa

Vicki F. Denning Erin J. Roach

Daniel J. Immermann John Chalk, C.P.M. John M. Edwards

Ken D. Philen Ron Heinrichs

Aleskey V. Belov Kristin K. Wright

Helen K. Marc Joli Hansson Patty Sikora

Karla J. Miles Ed P. Lichtenwald

Jillian May Denise G. Junge, CP.M,

A.P.P. Debi M. Hulburt

“We want to be sure that

we are posting on our

website an up-to-date

listing of employment

opportunities and that

employers have access to

the best employment

candidates – our

members.”

line results and enhancing their professional career. Below is the schedule for 2008: January to July 2008 Schedule: January 17- 18: Value Added Procurement & Supply Management February 27- 28: Socially Responsible and Diversity Seminar March 19-20: Fundamentals of Supply Management Negotiations April 23-24: Relationship Building in Supply Management May 21-22: Dynamic

Spend Analysis and Strategic Sourcing June 25- 26: Legal Elements in Supply Management and The Contract Management Process July: Value Add/Cost Reduction Best Practices in Supply Management Details on the seminars can be found at www.globalsupplychaininstitute.com or calling David Chinchar (253-508-4549) or Jerry

Baker (206-782-0940).

Mel Cutter Eric Johnson Susan Kunz Jing Zhou

Kate Puratich Charles Koh Dustin Lane

Delores Alexander Dennis S. Mosses

In addition to listing current

employment opportunities in supply management at our

on-line Career Center (http://www.napmww.org/Car

eerMain.asp) we also announce employment

opportunities at our monthly educational events.

Members are invited to bring their resumes to the monthly

educational event and introduce themselves to

potential employers. We want to be sure that we are posting on our website

an up-to-date listing of employment opportunities and that employers have

access to the best employment candidates –

our members. Please ask your hiring manager or corporate

recruiter contact our affiliate’s Employment Chair, Matthew

Dill at 206-915-0871 or matthewdill@yahoo.com.

“Current and forecasted

Production and New Orders all

increased in December, as did

current and forecasted

Employment.”

Month: December, 2007

The NAPM-WW Index bounced back in December, gaining 8.8 points to 65.1, with the 90-day forecast rising 10.1points to 70.0. Current and forecasted Production and New Orders all increased in December, as did current and forecasted Employment. Current and forecasted Inventories were also higher than in November. Reported Prices rose slightly, and were forecasted to keep rising in 90 days. Supplier lead times were longer in December, and were forecasted to be slightly longer again in 90 days. International purchases increased in December over November. The National figure for December fell to 47.7, indicating a contracting National economy. Again, the Pacific Northwest economy has demonstrated its resilience. Index Numbers less than 50

indicate a shrinking economy, while those over 50 signal an expanding

economy. Prices and International Index numbers are not included in the Composite Index, and index numbers (excluding Prices and International purchases) are seasonally adjusted. Items in short supply: Military-spec fasteners and diodes, lead-containing chip resistors and capacitors, steel gas valves, large high-yield gas fittings. Items up in price: Military-spec fasteners and diodes, alloying metals, steel gas fittings, scrap metal, petroleum products, electricity, electric transformers, polyethylene pipe, roofing products, eggs, starch, plastic. Buying Policy in Average Lead Times (days): MRO: 16 (down from November)

Production: 62 (up from November) Capital: 109 (down from November)

‘The data presented herein are

obtained from a survey of

manufacturing supply managers

based on information they have

collected within their respective

organizations. NAPM-Western

Washington, Inc. makes no

representation, other than that stated

within this release, regarding the

individual company data collection

procedures. Use of the data is in the

public domain and should be

compared to all other economic data

sources when used in decision

making.’

By Carol A. Kujawa, MA, A.P.P. Business Survey Chair, NAPM-Western Washington, Inc. violino1@earthlink.net

Have you considered becoming a NAPM-WW Officer or Board of Directors member? It is a great way to meet new people, develop your skills, make a difference, give back to the organization, and have some fun! These volunteer positions are filled by affiliate members as voted on by the members in spring. Openings for the 2008/2009 program year

starting next fall include the one-year term President, Vice President, and Secretary positions, and at least 3 three-year Board of Directors seats. The President and Vice-President positions require a C.P.M. designation. Candidate introductions to the general membership will take place at the March 13, 2008 educational

program / dinner at the Museum of Flight starting at 6:00 pm. The election will take place at the April 10, 2008 meeting that will be held in Bellevue. For more information, or if you are interested in one of the positions, please contact Gerard Fernandez, Nominations Committee Chair at gerardf@comcast.net or (425) 378-5247.

Once again the NAPM-WW scholarship committee is working to meet your educational needs. With scholarships available in $1,000 (3 ea) and $500 (2 ea) demonations. The scholarship committee would love to award all 5 of our scholarships this year to deserving students. Please remember that if the application is not received complete--you will not be notified about the missing information requirements, nor will we be able to award you one of the scholarships.

Amount ofScholarships for 2008: - 3 Scholarships at $1,000 each - 2 Scholarships at $500 each Scholarship Guidelines: - The scholarship is for a one-time issuance and is not automatically renewable. If you have received a scholarship from NAPM-WW before, please re-apply. We have awarded scholarships in succeeding years to the same person. - Checks for approvedcandidates are issued to the educational institution for the recipient. - Funds are limited tofees. Candidate Eligibility Requirements: - Must be a resident of

Western Washington. - Must be attending or have been accepted at an accredited institution (be it a tech school, community college, four-year college/university), or an institution offering certification in Supply Management or Purchasing. If just starting out in school, will accept 5 years work experience in the supply management field in lieu of collegeverification. - Must have achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0Must be a member of NAPM-WW. (if you are going to school full time-as defined by your school-the cost of membership is waved.) - A Social Security Number or student number will be required from each scholarship winner prior to issuance of any funds. Procedures/ Checklist: - Candidate to be provided an official application, copy of the guidelines, candidate eligibility requirements and procedures. - Candidate must complete in full the NAPM- WW Scholarship Application. - Candidate must provide a short biographical sketch (one typed page with their name at the

top). The bio must include career objectives in the applicant's field of study and any information that would have a bearing on the application. - Candidate must provide an official transcript (no internet copies, photocopies, or student copies accepted). - Candidate must provide three current letters of reference from persons other than relatives. - Candidate to send the application and all supporting documentation in one envelope to the address below. The application deadline is April 21, 2008 (envelope must be postmarked April 21st or prior). Mail Completed Applications to: NAPM-Western Washington Attn: Scholarship Committee 10900 NE 8th St, Ste. 900 MS 1318 Bellevue, WA 98004 The winning applicant(s) will be notified by May 30, 2008.

“The scholarship

committee would love to

award all 5 of our

scholarships this year to

deserving students.”

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Inside This Issue

•Report on Business.…..2 •Volunteer Positions……2 •February Event.………..3 •Seminars……………….3 •Scholarships…………...5

NAPM-WW Supporting Purchasing & Supply Professionals Since 1921

Heather C. Rai

Welcome to 2008! A new year always brings with it thoughts of fresh starts, new experiences, plans to set and reach goals and a lingering wish that you had passed on that second (or third!) helping of mashed potatoes during the holidays. While there isn’t much we can do to help you recover from the potatoes, all of us at NAPM-Western Washington do hope wecan help you attain some of the other goals you set for yourself for this upcoming year. One area that I will be focusing on personally in 2008 is in education. I’ve always enjoyed taking classes, reading, doing research for papers, and working with teammates on projects.

Within the next year I plan to take the next steps toward joining an MBA program. On a less intense level, I am also looking forward to understanding what the CPSM certification is all about by taking, and hopefully passing, the bridge exam when it is offered by ISM. Inadditionto those goals, I am really looking forward to the NAPM-WW line-up of programs that we have scheduled over the next five months. We’re going to have some very strong programs in price/cost analysis, negotiations, best practices in lean manufacturing and leadership. I hope you are able to join us at these events. I have always believed that a person’s education should not stop when he or she

is handed a diploma. Adults need to maintain their competitive edge throughout their careers by continuing to build their knowledge base and by meeting new people and making new connections in their field and community. Never has this been as critical as it is today in our quickly changing business environments and NAPM-WW is working to provide our members with opportunities to do both.

I wish each of you a safe and happy new year and I hope that you achieve all that you set out to accomplish in 2008.

Sincerely,

Heather C. Rai President, 2007-2008 NAPM-Western Washington

PRESIDENT& BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Heather Rai, C.P.M. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Gerard Fernandez, C.P.M. VICE PRESIDENT& BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR:

Jodie Anderson, C.P.M.

TREASURER: Cynthia Trainer, C.P.M. SECRETARY: Nikoletta Tolias, C.P.M.

February 13, 2008

“Managing Price

Volatility”

Speaker: Robi Bendrof

Office: 10900 NE 8

th St. Suite 900

Bellevue, WA 98004

PHONE: (425) 462-5762

FAX:

(206) 770-6312

E-MAIL: communications@napmww.

org

We’re on the Web!

See us at:

www.napmww.org

NAPM-WW 10900 NE 8

th St. Suite 900

Bellevue, WA 98004

Marc Elken, C.P.M. Scott Haynes, C.P.M. Ozden Bayazit, Ph.D. Bret Miller, C.P.M. Linda Green, C.P.M. Brent Frimodig Matt Dill

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

CHAIR:

Marc Elken, C.P.M.

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Ozden Bayazit, Ph.D.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Heather Haren Rai, C.P.M. Gerard Fernandez, C.P.M. Jodie Anderson, C.P.M. Cynthia Trainer, C.P.M Nikoletta Tolias, C.P.M. Svea Dagel, C.P.M.

February 14, 2008

"Negotiations Planning and Strategies"

Speaker: Robi Bendrof

February 7, 2008

Market Intelligence”

March 13, 2008

Location: Museum of Flight

“Supplier Relations”Speaker: Gordon A. Litzenberger, CPIM