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BuyLiner A monthly publication of the Institute of Supply Management - Nevada, Inc. November 2014 Upcoming Events November 2014 12 – Monthly Meeting Chad Forster, “Rolling the Dice on Supply Change Risk Management”- Las Vegas 14 – Tour –"Veterans Guest House" – Reno 18 – Board Meeting – Las Vegas 18 – Seminar, Jeanette Jones, MLS, “Supply Market Intelligence for Supply Professionals”- Las Vegas December 2014 3 – Tour and lunch – “Opportunity Village” Las Vegas 12– “Holiday Party”, Bahama Breeze – Las Vegas 14– “Magical Forest Volunteer Night” – Las Vegas January 2015 14 – Monthly Meeting – Jon Ralston, “Nevada’s Political Impact on Business”– Las Vegas TBD – Board Meeting – Las Vegas Check www.ismnv.org for details Mission ISM Nevada offers the best value by providing a diversity of world class educational, networking, and career development opportunities to advance the supply management professional. BuyLiner November 2014 Page 2 President's Corner Dianne Collins, CPSD, C.P.M., CPPO, CPPB It’s my favorite time of year once again – harvests, festivals, migrations, winter preparations, and of course, spectacular foliage especially at Mt. Charleston. Those who attended the Membership Appreciate event at Angel Park on October 17, 2014, felt the crisp evening air of the season. A replica of the larger Cloud 9 course, the Putt-Putt course presented challenges with water hazards, bunkers and sand traps as we meandered through arroyos and water landscaped canyons. However, the course was none too difficult for Chris Denning who managed to achieve a hole-in-one! Through the support of Brady Industries and their generous sponsors, The Safety Zone, The Clorox Company and Deb, our members enjoyed a sense of community, camaraderie and belonging that comes with participation in these exclusive member events. Visit our website at www.ismnv.org for all the pictures. November 15, 2014 is America Recycles Day, the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. As Procurement Professional, let’s lead the charge at work and at home by recycling paper, newspapers, plastic/glass containers, cans, small metals, electronic equipment and batteries – almost everything is recyclable. When buying products, check the label specifications to determine an item’s recyclability and whether it is made of recycled materials. Recycling helps preserve resources, protects the environment and benefits the economy. Learn how to reduce your consumption of energy and water and reuse those plastic containers and glass jars to store those Thanksgiving leftovers! Did you know that The Mob Museum will commemorate the anniversary of the Kefauver Committee hearings, which took place in its building in 1950, with a day featuring special programming as well as free admission during regular operating hours for Nevada residents. The events are being held to raise awareness of the significance of the U.S. Senate Special Committee to Investigate Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce—as the Kefauver Committee hearings were officially called—on the nation’s fight against organized crime and development of Las Vegas as the nation’s gaming capital. And most importantly at this time of Thanksgiving, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty in ISM-NV. The Board and I are deeply thankful and extend to you and your families our best wishes for a bountiful Thanksgiving. Warm regards, Dianne Collins, CPSD, C.P.M., CPPO, CPPB President, ISM-NV BuyLiner November 2014 Page 3 November 12, 2014 Rolling the Dice on Supply Chain Risk Management Presented by: Chad Forster, Vice President Global Procurement Las Vegas Sands Corporation Las Vegas Sands is a Fortune 500 company and the leading global developer of destination properties that feature premium accommodations, world‐class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and many other amenities. Forster’s work history demonstrates a wide range of abilities. He will discuss the countless challenges that impact Las Vegas Sands’ supply chain and the risks his team experiences in the gaming industry. Sourcing world‐class products and services that have appropriate quality levels, competitive pricing, and are delivered on time continually pave the way for significant reforms in processes at the Sands Corporation. Innovator and Vice President of Global Purchasing for the Las Vegas Sands Corporation since 2008, Chad Forster leads the U.S. and Global Procurement teams, located in Singapore, Macau, and Zhuhai, PRC. Focusing on stakeholders and the environment at Las Vegas Sands, he has been responsible for all areas of procurement, including supply chain and supplier quality. Prior to working for the Las Vegas Sands, Forster worked for Ford Motor Company for 11 years. At Ford, Forster had various procurement positions of increasing responsibilities. His last position was the Asia and Africa Director of Electrical Purchasing, located in Nanjing, China. In this position, he was responsible for driving electronic supply base commonality and strategic sourcing for Ford’s production facilities located in China, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Philippines, and South Africa. When in Asia, Forster was also responsible for leading Ford’s China export sourcing efforts. Forster holds his M.B.A. in Finance and B.S. in Economics from Ohio State University. Meeting Location: Main Street Hotel & Casino, Social Club Meeting Sponsor: Who Should Attend? Supply professionals, new and experienced contracting specialists, purchasing and supply management analysts, and persons who desire to in increase their skills and knowledge within supply management. BuyLiner November 2014 Page 4 Supply Market Intelligence SEMINAR for EVENT Procurement Professionals November 18, 2014 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Clark County Government Center Presented by: Jeanette Jones, Cottrill Research Co‐Author: Supply Market Intelligence for Procurement Professionals: Research, Process, and Resources Jeanette Jones, MLS, has over 20 years’ experience providing corporate business and strategic sourcing research services and is the founder of Cottrill Research, a provider of supply market intelligence research services. She has established libraries with research functions for Arthur Andersen and the IT Vendor Management Group at Bank One (JP Morgan Chase) and provided research services for the Strategic Sourcing Group at Wachovia. She has served as an adjunct professor at Ohio Dominican University and taught research and information skills at Collin College and College of Southern Nevada. Jeanette has also authored detailed research guides covering the subject areas of business, supply chain management, and hotel/casino management. Join expert presenter, Jeanette Jones as she provides insight into the current trends of supply market intelligence and how it can be used to grow opportunities for strategic sourcing methods, spend analysis, supplier management and technologies. Tools and techniques learned will provide the opportunity for augmenting and improving a wide array of procurement initiatives. Explore how to apply Quality Assurance through the evaluation of information, research and monitoring of suppliers. Discover the real‐ world tactics and tips based on the authors’ decades of experience on how to collect, compile and categorize the right information for goods, equipment, materials and services for your industry while reducing operating costs and improving quality. Move your organization from its typical tactical focus to a strategic focus with the learned methods presented. Achieve world‐class performance for your organization through the implementation of these auspicious processes and timely methods. Meeting Location: Clark County Government Center, Gold Room, Fourth Floor Member Cost: $99 Non-member Cost: $199 Register at www.ismnv.org 4 Continuing Education Hours Earned In order to ensure maximum participation interaction and learning, enrollment is limited. BuyLiner November 2014 Page 5 Northern Nevada….. Nov 14th Veterans Guest House Tour – Reno Keith Angel Angel Cotton Associates, Inc. Clay Burman Brady Industries, Inc. Join ISM-Nevada as we tour the Donna Cruzado, C.P.M. Veterans Guest House this UNLV Thanksgiving season and receive an overview of the operations, logistical challenges, and volunteer Griff Dorado opportunities that our members can Sierra Nevada Corporation take part in. Like ISM-Nevada, the Veterans Guest house is a Non-Profit corporation however its mission is Terry Hudson different. The Veterans Guest House is Revolution Bag dedicated to helping Veterans and their families by providing them a place to stay overnight. Help ISM- Joseph Lecak Nevada partner with this worthy organization by attending this free event and receive 1 CEU of Education. Sarah Naranjo Allegiant Air Tickets $0.00 Member Meka Robertson Pinnacle Entertainment $0.00 Guest BuyLiner November 2014 Page 6 MEMBER APPRECIATION EVENT \ANGEL PARK \ OCTOBER 17, 2014 The Golfing Gang Chris Denning Last minute winning strategy meeting Jim, swing at the ball not Carol’s head! Raffle winners: Nick Vega, Chris Denning, Carol Ellenbecker, Dianne Collins Sponsors: Keith Angel & Nick Vega BuyLiner November 2014 Page 7 Increasing Competitive ISM Nevada’s October Advantage Breakfast Meeting June Weedon, CPSD, C.P.M. Submitted by Kat Uchman Secretary, ISM-Nevada To increase competitive advantage, supply chain professionals work to build their supply chain. In order