Educational Procurement Journal - September 2007 - (Page 1) TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHING OFFICES Penton Media, Inc. The Penton Media Building 1300 E. Ninth Street Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1503 Phone: (216) 696-7000 Fax: (216) 696-7668 Sr. Account Manager Eileen Callahan Account Coordinator Christy Barksdale Media Services Coordinator Tonya Yanok Art Director Anne Drago Lisa Gruber Gebby Letter from the CEO 4 The Value of the Purchasing Professional Doreen Murner, CEO, NAEP Doreen Murner discusses how Procurement can help your administration and add value by supporting the bottom line. Features 8 Orientation: Starting Vendors on the Right Path Charlene Lydick, C.P.M., and Sandy Hicks, CPPB Acclimating new vendors to your campus can be time-consuming and frustrating. The University of Colorado shares tips on how to plan a successful Vendor Orientation program. ADVERTISING OFFICES CO/VA/VT/WV/WY/Eastern IL (South), IN, MI, MN, MO Canada Dave Gibson Ron Corey 216.931.9469 rcorey@penton.com dgibson@penton.com (248) 601-2560 8 CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, IA/IN/MI/MO/MN/So.-IL NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, VA, WVA, E. CANADA Ron Corey Dave Gibson 248.608.0994 dgibson@Penton.com rcorey@penton.com (216) 931-9469 12 Cradle-to-Cradle: Sustainable Procurement Using Life Cycle Assessment Linda Collins Cloth vs. disposable? Paper vs. Styrofoam™? Automated dispensers vs. manual dispensers? These are questions facing sustainable Procurement departments worldwide. Establishing valid policies for sustainable product standards and using a life cycle assessment can help your institution take the necessary steps toward going green. AL/MS/NE/NM/OK/SC/TX IL (NORTH), TN, WI Ron Klimko Steve Weintraub rklimko@penton.com 972.231.6972 (216) 931-9662 sweintraub@penton.com AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, AK/SD/TN/WA/WI/Western SD, UT, WA, WY, W. CANADA Canada Ron Klimko Kristina Petzer 216.931.9662 kpetzer@penton.com (586) 779-2348 rklimko@penton.com 12 AK, AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, NE, OK, Sales Associate SC, TX Karen Weintraub Steve Cacioppo 216.931.9619 sweintraub@penton.com kcacioppo@penton.com (972) 231-6972 14 Communication and RelationshipBuilding – The Essence of Your Job Karen Leland No matter the industry, communication and relationshipbuilding are key. This guest author shares with the Journal exactly why it’s so important. LIST OF ADVERTISERS American Seating 5 E&I Cooperative IFC Hasler 11 Hertz OBC HGAC 10 MasterCard IBC NAEP/E&I Membership 17 OfficeMax 7 Pitney Bowes 3 Nobles 19 14 Departments 6 Heard on the Street Cory Harms Most of us would love to be able to read other people’s minds. Use surveys, follow-up cards and focus groups to learn what others are saying about your Purchasing department. 16 Certification Bob Ashby, C.P.M., CPCM The Institute of Supply Management has upgraded the C.P.M. certification to CPSM, encompassing the entire supply chain, not just Purchasing. Our certification expert shares everything you need to know about the C.P.M. versus the CPSM. The Educational Procurement Journal is published quarterly by the National Association of Educational Procurement, Inc., 5523 Research Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. Phone: (443) 543-5540; Fax: (443) 543-5550. A single copy is mailed to all members-of-record at no charge. Copyright 2007 by the National Association of Educational Procurement, Inc. The contents may not be reprinted or reproduced in any form without written permission. Editorial mention for informational purposes or acceptance of a paid advertisement in the Educational Procurement Journal does not constitute endorsement of the product, service, or supplier involved. Postmaster: Send address changes to NAEP, 5523 Research Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228. www.naepnet.org 18 Roamin’ with Yeoman Brian Yeoman Quick fixes, routine upgrades and capital projects are just three initiatives your campus can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make energy-saving improvements. 20 Best and Final Victoria (Tory) R. Windley Crazy day? The University of Delaware lists the top country songs that will make even the craziest day fade away. EDUCATIONAL PROCUREMENT JOURNAL 1
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