ISM-Florida First Coast
Our President is looking for anyone interested in joining our Board of Directors. We have several open positions with your name on it. As a member of the Board of Directors you will get an opportunity to help us create high level program offerings for our membership. If you are interested you can begin the process by sending an email to Info@ismffc.org
What is ISM-Florida First Coast
ISM-Florida First Coast is a not-for-profit affiliate of the national organization, the Institute for Supply Management that seeks to promote the Supply Management profession and assist purchasing processionals as they move toward the highest levels of professional performance.
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ISM produces exemplary supply management conferences, seminars, webinars and events globally. ISM members have access to the best and brightest thinkers on the planet, CEU Hours, and more. ISM has generated positive learning outcomes for more than 100 years! For members, you learn more about eLearning with ISM.
ISM Membership
ISM membership helps you and your company excel in the most competitive industry in the world. Join our network of over 50,000 supply management professionals and get the tools you and your organization need to advance and perform at each stage of your career. Click below to learn about the different types of Membership and their benefits.
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ISM is......
ISM defines Supply Management as the identification, acquisition, access, positioning, management of resources and related capabilities the organization needs or potentially needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives.
Any person interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a Professional Plus member of an Affiliated Association provided that such person does not solicit business on behalf of such person or his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including chapters) ISM Committees and ISM Groups and Forums Take a look at local Procurement job openings in Jacksonville and in Gainesville.
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JANUARY PROGRAM MEETING |
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7 TIPS WHEN NEGOTIATING SaaS AGREEMENTS
DATE: Thursday JANUARY 23RD TIME: 11:15 - 1:00 pm LOCATION: Omni Jacksonville Hotel - Pensacola Room 245 Water St Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 355-6664 SUBJECT: 7 Tip When Negotiating SaaS Agreement Cloud and SaaS agreements are fast becoming the standard for storage of electronic data and software licenses model. Since there is risk associated with storing data in the cloud and the dependency of having access to the data and services uninterruptedly, organizations need to know what to include in the contracts and how to negotiate key terms to maximize and protect the cloud investments. Please join Carolina Hatchett for an overview of how SaaS agreements are typically structured and key issues to consider when negotiating them. Carolina Hatchett is a Sourcing Professional with more than 25 years of experience in procurement, negotiating IT contracts for over 10 years. Currently working as IT Sourcing Director at CROWLEY where she manages all IT sourcing needs; Carolina previously worked for the IT Sourcing teams at Sage Software and Florida Blue. She holds a bachelor degree in International Business and Finance from Venezuela, and an MBA from Jacksonville University. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her son, traveling, and reading about new technological innovations. Program Agenda Date - Thursday, January 23rd Time - 11:15 - 1:00 pm Networking - 11:15 - 11:25 Opening remarks - 11:25 - 11:35 Presentation - 11:35 - 12:50 Closing Remarks 12:50 - 1:00
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Upcoming Events
- INSTITUTE OF SUPPLY CHAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN BOSTON, MA - Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29, 2020
CPSM TRAINING
Ready for a professional procurement & supply management certification from the Institute for Supply Management?
Get Started Now…Let ISM Florida First Coast Help!
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Get Started Now…Let ISM Florida First Coast Help!
Click this Link below for more information and to get started!
Be ACTIVE with your ISM Affiliate
Our Affiliate started this 2018-2019 year with newly elected Board Members. Please take a moment to say Hello during our next monthly meeting.
If you would like to assist the Board with planning up coming Program Meetings, charity events or share new ideas, please reach out to one of the Board members with your interest.
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