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20 I PSAI Association Insight, September 1, 2021 Purchasing and Supply Outlook 2022 Supply chain disruptions have wreaked havoc on many industries including portable sanitation. This session will give you an up-to-the-minute view on what you can expect for product availability in the coming year, tips about when to order to stay ahead of your needs, and ideas from operators on how to manage various concerns when making purchasing- decisions in an uncertain market. You will hear feedback from suppliers in the industry who have been working on purchasing and supply chain management during the last year. You'll also get good useful information from different operators and learn what they think about purchasing and supplies in the present environment. Strategic Bidding Your costs are through the roof, but your competitors want business too— so you can't just crank up the price. Municipalities and other government agencies have spending limits, and bidding is more complicated than ever. Join this session to learn how others are approaching this challenge in the post-pandemic environment. (continued on page 22) It's the Nuts & Bolts Educational Conference (continued from page 19) Monday, Nov 1, 2021 Welcome to Myrtle Beach 1:30 pm-5:30 pm Board of Directors Planning Meeting 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Board Dinner Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 3:00 pm–5:00 pm 8:00 am–9:15 am Board of Directors Meeting – open to all PSAI members 9:30 am–3:30 pm Committee Meetings Schedule will be posted by October 1, 2021. Learn more about joining a committee at https://www.psai.org/volunteer-opportunities 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Orientation Session: Train the Trainer Course This four-part course prepares certified and certification- eligible professionals to become credentialed trainers of the PSAI's Basic Service Technician Training series and other courses developed by the PSAI. Learn more at https://www.psai.org/about-our-courses Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 8:30–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm Basic Service Technician Training Series and Certification Exam 9:00 am-5:30 pm Train the Trainer Course, Part I 11:15 am-12:00 pm PSAI 101—What Your Association Does for You (And Making the Most of It) Grab a beverage and join us for a quick trip through the PSAI's many services and benefits. You'll meet the Board, key industry leaders, and staff members while you learn how you can leverage the things the Association provides to help your company. 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own 1:30 pm-5:00 pm Portable Sanitation Technology Discovery Forum You lead a portable sanitation company, not a tech firm. Yet you need to know about the technology available to help you run your business efficiently and safely. Our Forum will give you a chance to learn about the various technologies that are available, what sorts of companies are using the different options available, get their takes on pros and cons, and benefit from their lessons learned. You'll hear from operators and vendors, see some of the products demonstrated, and have the chance to talk with colleagues about their experiences. 1:30-3:00 Routing, Inventory, and Accounting 3:00-3:30 Break 3:30-5:00 In-Truck Systems: Cameras, Telematics, and More 5:00 pm-6:30 pm Welcome Gathering The PSAI is an association—and "to associate" is an action verb! Join other attendees for an informal gathering where old friendships can be rekindled, and new ones can be made. Mingle with others who do what you do for a living. These are your people! Then wrap it up and head out to dinner with the group of your choice! Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 8:00 am–3:30 pm 8:30 am–9:30 am Coffee, Networking, and Tabletop Exhibits 9:30 am–10:00 am Welcome and Updates Don't sleep in! There is a lot happening in our Association and this is the time to hear about it. You'll also meet the candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election during this brief overview. Nuts and Bolts Schedule of Events The PSAI is committed to providing educational content of a non-commercial nature at its conferences. The organization intends to fully comply with all U.S. anti-trust requirements for trade associations. This schedule is correct as of August 18, 2021. Details and timing of specific program elements are subject to change through October 19, 2021 and all cancellation policies apply. Please contact the PSAI office via phone (+1-952-854-8300) or email (info@psai.org) with questions.