What People Say About Our Seminars



Fundamentals of PURCHASING

Applied PURCHASING Techniques

Legal Aspects of Purchasing

Contracts: Reading, Writing & Negotiating

Fundamentals of NEGOTIATIONS

NEGOTIATE for RESULTS

ESSENTIALS for the PLANNER

ESSENTIALS for the BUYER

Nuts & Bolts of Electronics

Basics of Blueprint Reading

Basics for Buyers

Ethics Management - A Practical Study of Ethical Dilemmas

International Purchasing

Basics of Blueprint Reading

Sourcing & Supplier Selection

Supplier Performance & Management

VALUE ANALYSIS



FUNDAMENTALS OF PURCHASING
"I wish I had taken this seminar before I took the C.P.M. test in January. It would have helped me a lot." - M P D, Inc.

"I thought the seminar was excellent for someone new to the Purchasing aspect of business." - Gourmet Concept Inc.

"I feel this seminar was very good for me. It covered many of the basic purchasing functions which was nice to have confirmed." - Hayes Microcomputer

"I really enjoyed this seminar. It was fun learning. The instructor gave imaginative experiences for examples and I feel much more informed than before I came." - Industrial Molding Corp.

"The instructor did a wonderful job of keeping my interest. I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar." - Hayes Microcomputer

"This seminar has been successful in teaching straightforward professional purchasing practices." - Hayes Microcomputer

"This seminar has confirmed and improved my knowledge of the Purchasing field. Well worth my time." - New Hermes, Inc.

"I think every buyer in the U.S. should take this seminar..." H-P

"Very interesting seminar. Taught in a very simple and easy to understand manner." - Vinylex Corp.

"Been to several seminars, this is the best - most informative. Great learning experience." - Engineered Plastics, Inc.

"Information covered was exactly the topics I needed." - Parker Hannifin Corp.

"Enjoyed the whole day. My attention was never lost." - Lay's Fine Foods.

"I have learned more in 8 hours, than in 5 months on the job. The instructor is wonderful." - Engineered Plastics, Inc.

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APPLIED PURCHASING TECHNIQUES
"Nahabit seminars are the best priced and most informative for companies on a limited budget. Mary Farrar is a fun & very knowledgeable instructor." - AS, Actyivant Solutions, Inc.

"One of the best seminars I have ever attended." - Cummings Engine Co.

"The best seminar I have ever attended. Thanks" - Peerless Winsmith

"Very informative . . . Kept my attention." - M P D, Inc.

"Very enjoyable/educational seminar - Instructor was very good!" - MF, Nicolet Technologies

"Thank you for teaching this material in a fun, practical and very efficient manner. I know I have enhanced my knowledge of purchasing ten fold." - NE, Oceaneering International.

"Had a wonderful time, learned a lot. This seminar will definitely help me in my purchasing career." - LO, Holmes Hally Industries

"The instructor was excellent, this is the first purchasing seminar that I actually enjoyed. He keep your attention & made it a very pleasant educational experience. The best seminar..." - BM, B.Braun McGaw

"Interesting, fast paced, easy to understand. Learned new purchasing techniques that will help me perform my job easier." - CD, B.Braun McGaw

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LEGAL ASPECTS OF PURCHASING
"I really enjoyed the seminar. It was great. I will recommend it to others." - AG, Qualcomm

"Ms. Marell took what could be considered a very dry subject and made it interesting and understandable. Her use of specific examples contributed greatly to my ability to grasp the course material." - NE, Dade Behring, Inc.

"Excellent! I wish I took this class a long time ago - - especially before I started working on contracts." - NV, Corsair Communications

"Highly energized, very informative. Walked away with confidence that I can protect my company and have been given the resources to accomplish my own personal goals." - KV, Electormatic, Inc.

"Excellent! I thought it had been tailored to my job & company." - VS, Seradyn

"Met all of my expectations, was presented in an easy to understand manner." - SW, Libbey Glass

"I have now attended three seminars called Legal Aspects. This one so far out in front of the others, they should return my money. Not only is the presentation excellent, but the manual is the best there is and I will be using the it daily. It's great." MR - Fairchild Fasteners

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CONTRACTS: READING, WRITING & NEGOTIATING
"The seminar was everything I needed. What I learned here will enhance my effectiveness tremendously." - LL, VALIC

"I believe this class will help me with my career advancement." - DH, Boeing

"The best course in Contract Writing that I have had the privilege of attending."
- WY, Sterling Chemicals

"Best instructor I've experienced. Leslie's knowledge & hands on experience made it possible to move through questions with great ease."
- SD, University Health

"I would freely recommend this seminar. It was wonderful."
- DH, Marshall Gas Controls

"I would highly recommend this class to anyone involved in procurement, sales, etc. This was one of the most educational classes I've attended in some time.
- AA, Tivoli Systems, Inc.

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FUNDAMENTALS OF NEGOTIATIONS
"I thought this seminar was very informative. I will take what I learned and use it in my job duties.... I highly recommend this seminar to all." - JAS, Texas Department of Transportation

"Was lots of fun and very helpful. Learned how to negotiate!" - JA, TXU Business Services

"Excellent discussion points related to negotiation."
- MKV, Texas Instruments

"Seminar was very informative and rewarding. Enjoyed very much"
- SC, Smith & Nephew Inc.

"Excellent seminar. Learned a lot of negotiation techniques."
- DP, Ayrshire Electronics

"I highly recommend this class to anyone involved in procurement or sales.
- AA, Tivoli Systems, Inc.

"Instructor was full of energy and very interesting. I was very pleased with the class because there were many real world examples."
- DP, Great Western Manufacturing

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NEGOTIATE for RESULTS
"Great follow-up to the Fundamantals class. The exercises really added a lot to learning." - JM, American Design

"Excellent, informative and fun! All seminars should be done this way." - SL, Texas Department of Transportation

"This class raised my awarness of negotiation skills. It was excellent and fun at the same time."
- BAB, TXU Business Services

"Very informative & instructor made it fun. Very useful information that I will use back at work."
- JA, TXU Business Services

"I recommend this seminar to all Purchasing Agents."
- SM, Smith & Nephew Inc.

"Excellent seminar. Learned a lot of negotiation techniques."
- MB, Ayrshire Electronics

"I highly recommend this class to anyone involved in procurement or sales.
- AA, Tivoli Systems, Inc.

"Very Interesting and fast moving."
- VE, Smith & Nephew, Inc.

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ESSENTIALS for the PLANNER
"Great real world examples and stroies to convey the information."
- IB, KMC Controls

"The Instructor did a great job and was extremely knowledgeable. Enjoyed his stories and hearing how they related to day-to-day planning rituals."
- MAT, Symbol Technologies, Inc.

"I learned new things that are required and used in my job. Looking forward to using what I have learned." - DE - ESS Technology, Inc.

"The instructor is extremely knowledgeable. I liked his method of instruction because he has a lot of examples. This helps me better understand the situation."
- SP - JDS Uniphase

"I enjoyed the overall emphasis on forecasting."
- LG - Sunrise Medical

"I enjoyed the seminar very much and glad I came. Thanks."
- JR - Schlumberger

"Very Informative. I was able to absorb the material using examples of situations that relate to my business."
- LB - Hi-Rise Balloons

"Thank you for the valuable tools I learned today! I can use some of the methods NOW as I forcast for next year. I wish I could have taken this seminar a year ago."
- SB, Mary Kay, Inc.

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ESSENTIALS for the BUYER
"Areas of great benefit to me were 1) how to do financial analysis, and 2) Cost & Price analysis. Instructor was very knowledgeable as well as interesting."
- RK, ITT Industries

"Seminar was great and fun."
- MH, Marshfield Furniture.

"Great seminar. Very informative, time went by very fast. Thank you for a great learning experience." - DB - Zebra Technologies, Corp.

"Excellent seminar. I would freely recommend it to all buyers."
- JM - United Air Lines

"I enjoyed the overall emphasis on forecasting."
- LG - Sunrise Medical

"I enjoyed the seminar very much and glad I came. Thanks."
- JR - Schlumberger

"I learned that I am an "investor of my company's money, not a spender of it."
- LB - Hi-Rise Balloons

"Thanks Mike, I learned sooo much."
- SB, Mary Kay, Inc.

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INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING
"Highly recommend to anyone that purchases from overseas."
- WW, John Deere Harvester Works

"Excellent real life examples." - PB, John Deere Dubuque Works

"The seminar truly covered Global Purchasing. I would'nt change a thing. Thank you." - JR, Clairol

"I would recommend this seminar to others. Very Informative & helpful."
- JS, Victaulic

"Excellant, very informative. Good pace and breaking points."
- CW, Peace Inductries

"Dick is very well informed on Global Purchasing. Had lots of information which he shared. Thank you.," - KA, The Pampered Chef

"I would highly recommend this class to anyone involved in international procurement, sales, etc. This was one of the most educational classes I've attended in some time. - JM, American Design

"This was a excellent overview seminar. Lots of material covered well.
- KB, Carolina Biological Supply Company

"This was one of the best seminars that I have attended. Mr. Locke was very prepared and knew what he was taking about. You could tell he actually did what he was talking about. Not just read about it and did seminars." - PP, Foxboro

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NUTS & BOLTS OF ELECTRONICS
"Dear Bob,
I want to let you know how very much I gained from your course.
Often one leaves a seminar full of enthusiasm only to have that enthusiasm, and the knowledge gained, fad rapidly away.
The impact of your course was just the opposite! The things I learned contributed to my effectiveness on the job many times each day, and the knowledge has stuck with me remarkable well.
In addition, the notebook is really an excellent reference. I've enjoyed reading the history and have already used the info in the "Key Parameters" listings to help save money on parts buys.
So, thank you again for an excellent course. You are welcome to use my name in testimonials."

- Barbara Truitt, OptaPhone Systems.

"If my teacher of electrical engineering could have given me this class thirty years ago, I might have been an EE instead of an ME." - PJ, Tylan General

"Excellent Class" - WK, General Instrument

"This was a great seminar! I'd recommend it to others. Made what I thought would be a boring two days very interesting." - RC, Airmar Technology Corporation

"Excellent course. Mr. Nahabit is extremely knowledgeable and presents these facts in a manner that I can understand and use. I am looking forward to attending more Nahabit seminars." - GS, Advanced Instruments

"The best 2 day seminar (or any seminar) that I have ever attended." - TR, Shiva

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BASICS for BUYERS
"You gave a seminar that far exceeded all others that I have attended by ISM. You made the seminar come alive with real life examples. Thank you." - Diane Adams, Turner Broadcasting.

"I learned more in this one day than I learned in a previous 12-week purchasing and procurement certificate program through a local university." - Myrna Ross.

"Mary Farrrar's seminar, Purchasing for the Basics for Buyers was wonderful. The information presented was not only practical and extremely useful, but also humorous. She is truly gifted." - LH, Optocom

"I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the class. You made it very interesting and fun as well as educational." - JG, Schlumberger

"I learned very much about purchasing. It was a good opportunity for my future in purchasing. I also enjoyed this seminar very much. Thank you." - MA, Hewlett Packard

"Just what I needed. Excellent material, presentation, manual and instructor. Mary did a great Job." - JM, American Design

"Coming from a New Buyer, I felt you covered a lot of important issues that were easy to understand. I enjoyed the seminar and will be looking forward to another level of seminar." - MM, Sta-Rite

"Very excellently communicated & easy to comprehend, even to the newly appointed buyer. Material is very helpful. I would highly recommend this seminar to any newly appointed buyer." - AS, ITT Industries

"Mary is very knowledgeable of purchasing - great examples. I will be refering to the manual often. I enjoyed the day. Thanks again." - JP, Celestica

"Excellent teacher that relayed excellent experiences, great info in the manual as well. I'm sure I'll be referring back to it." - LG, Silicon Graphics

"As a new buyer, this seminar was very informative and an effictive tool for me. Mary knows her stuff." - RB, Honeywell

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BASICS OF BLUEPRINT READING FOR BUYERS
"A very informative seminar. It increased my value to my position. Michael is very professonal and makes the course very enjoyable. Thank You!"
- JS, Honeywell

"It is so refreshing to attend a seminar that was worth every minute of my time and money. And the manual is great and will be useful in my job for years to come. Thanks for a great job. I will recommend this seminar not only to others within Deere, but to many of my suppliers.
- BJW, Deere & Company

"I was very pleased with this seminar. Although I have been buying mechanical components for 3-4 years, I feel I have learned much more in this one day than in the past 4 years. Thank You."
- KK, WPI Electronics

"This class was very well rounded for all industries. Excellent."
- LK, Winland Electronics

"Learned a lot about drawings, where dimenstions are and figuring tolerances. Mike was very helpful, patient and informative. Enjoyed the class."
- KH, Tapemark

"Covered a lot of topics with ease. Easy to follow format and backup. Great Reference Manual." - TB, Fargo Electronics, Inc.

"The best seminar I have ever attended. Was surprised on how many money saving tips I picked up."

"I would highly recommend this seminar to all buyers. The instructor is humorous, sensitive to needs, and an expert teacher."

"I feel this seminar was just right. I got more than what I was expecting and will look forward to using all the information."

"I always learn a lot when attending one of Nahabit's seminars. Excellent visual aids."

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful in assuring information was understood before proceeding."

"This seminar is a must for all buyers. The manual should be on every buyer's desk."

"The seminar was well organized and presented. The instructor knew how to make all attendees understand."

"Fantastic seminar. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Surprised that I leaned so much in just one day."

"Good basic knowledge, practical application -- very informative."

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ETHICS MANAGEMENT
"Excellent seminar, should be the 1st seminar any buyer attends. Could protect a lot of untrained buyers." - DS, H&H Engineered Molded Products

"Mary Farrar is excellent in delivery - retains your attention - knowledgable, injects humor. She needs to be cloned." - CB, Mascotech

"This is an awesome course and Mary is a very positive instructor." - VS, Lucent Technologies

"Enjoyed this seminar! Very informative information. I thought I was doing the right thing, now I know. Ethics should be taught to all purchasing managers." PS, Macco Adhesives

"Everyone that deals with sales or suppliers should be required to take this seminar. Far too many companies lack ethical training and or a role model in this subject." - BD, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift

"Very good presentation skills - Great job. All purchasers should be required to attend such a seminar." - MM, M2 & Associates, Inc.

"Powerful information. This reinforces management's policy and gives detail information as to why Ethics is inportant in supply management." - TH, Steag Hamatech


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SOURCING & SUPPLIER SELECTION
"It was a great seminar." - RM, Adept Technology

"Mary Farrar is GREAT! She really engaged the class." - TP, Compaq

"It was great working in small groups. Enjoyed the instruction." - PA, Western Multiplex Corp/ Proxim Corp

"The war stories and experiences that you shared were very educational and related well to the subject matter." - BH, Pradco Outdoor Brands.

"Seminar flowed well. Good interaction throughout the day; pace was good and info was even better. Thank you." - AP, USS-Posco Industries.

"Great seminar for anyone who has responsibility for sourcing suppliers." - DG, General Binding.

"Excellent seminar, especially for new buyers." - CS, Raytheon. "Ms. Farrar's method of teaching and experience on the subject makes the seminar worth every penny." - WC, TRW.

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SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE & MANAGEMENT
"Great seminar. Very detailed & great examples of real-life situations." - BP, General Binding.

"I really enjoy the Nahabit seminars and look forward to attending more in the future." - KH, Yeomans Chicago Corp.

"Thanks for a great seminar and educational time. I learned a lot. Thank you!" - RAM, American Time & Signal

"Great case studies and examples." - SN MTS Systems

"Excellent instructor, knew topic very well. Very interesting topic." - DW, Seagate.

"Met my expectations very well. Good information." - RM, TRW

"I learned more in this one seminar than I learned in similar "high priced, 3 day affair." - CW, Cisco Systems

"As a New Buyer, I learned a lot of important issues that save my company lots of money. I enjoyed the seminar and will be looking forward to another Nahabit seminar." - LV, US Postal Service.

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VALUE ANALYSIS
"Great Session. This seminar allowed me to gain a "green light" with my job function. Best seminar "bang for the buck" that have had in a long time." CW, Honeywell

"This seminar delivers material that can be put to work immediately. One of the best seminars I have ever attended." - EG, Robert Bosch

"I very much enjoyed the presentation style. You should market this seminar to the Engineering community. Thanks" - MB, Robert Bosch

"Very informative . . . Good examples." - TEA, Inc.

"Very enjoyable/educational seminar - Instructor was very good!" - MF, General Electric

"Learned a lot. Had a great time. This seminar will definitely help me in my purchasing career." - LO, John Deere

"The best seminar that I have attended in the last 5 years. Keep up the good work and thank you. Great educational experience......"
- JM, United Plating

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