17 Reasons for You to Join the Institute for Supply Management™
Inside Supply Management®
Our monthly magazine contains national and international information on
new trends and developments in the profession plus insightful "how-to"
articles. The magazine is published exclusively for ISM members.
Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business® (ROB)
Published in Inside Supply Management®, our monthly survey of purchasing
statistics is the first of its kind. It's considered by many economists to be
the most reliable, near-term economic barometer available today.
Unlimited Access to ISM's Web Site
Unlock the possibilities of this valuable research tool. Members can search
an extensive database for information and articles on supply management issues,
take part in professional forums, contact their local affiliates or other related
organizations, and learn about ISM's assortment of educational products and
services.
Members also have access to:
The Online Career Center - where you can search a database of employment listings
from across the country, post your resume for organizations to see, or take
advantage of other career-enhancing tools.
The ISM Online InfoCenter - members can search an expansive articles database via the Internet, access the Frequently Asked Questions table, search ISM's Bid Specifications Database, and take advantage of free Resource Guides.
PEO Brokerage, Inc. (PBI) - a business-to-business broker of PEO (professional employer organization) services throughout the U.S.
National Waste Network
National Waste Network (NWN) is a business exchange that serves the solid
waste industry. With a database of more than 12,000 solid waste collection companies
in the United States, NWN is able to match your particular needs with information
from their database of collection companies based on a variety of criteria provided
by you. NWN claims an average savings of 18% for customers they have serviced
in the past.
Purchasing Advocate
No one understands better than ISM how purchasing affects the bottomline.
One of our objectives is to promote the purchasing profession. Members have
access to all ISM printed and electronic materials to help promote purchasing
within the organizational infrastructure. We can help you communicate your value-added
contributions to the senior management of your organization.
Affiliates
Gain valuable contacts within your community during monthly meetings and
educational functions. Keep on top of local industry changes and commodity trends.
Be a part of a growing association run by and for purchasing and materials management
professionals. Find your closest affiliate for more information.
C.P.M. and A.P.P. Programs
ISM offers two professional designations. The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner
(A.P.P.) program is for entry-level buyers primarily engaged in the tactical
or operational side of purchasing/materials management. It is also available
to those outside of an organization's purchasing/materials management department
with definite procurement (supply chain management) responsibilities. The Certified
Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) program focuses on the managerial, administrative,
and strategic, as well as tactical aspects of the purchasing and materials management
function. Both programs are designed for those working in any of the major private,
public, or non-profit work sectors. Both programs are administered by ISM and
members receive discounts on exams and study materials.
Committees
Acquire new skills in planning, managing, and organizing while developing
your leadership potential. Some committee members report on economic conditions
(the primary statistics become the highly-respected Report on Business®),
direct ISM's annual conference, assist in program development, and much more.
Only ISM members can participate.
Special Interest Groups and Forums
Gain a deeper understanding of your purchasing specialty and develop valuable
connections across the U.S. when you join an ISM special interest group or forum.
ISM has groups in interest areas ranging from materials management to health
care providers, to federal acquisitions. Only through ISM can you participate
in the ISM special interest groups or forums.
CAPS Research
ISM members receive purchasing-related research studies and benchmarks
free from CAPS, the only national not-for-profit research center in purchasing
and materials management. CAPS sponsors three international roundtables throughout
the year in North America, Europe, and Asia. Participants include more than
one hundred Fortune 500 companies.
Seminar Discounts
Enhance your professional development and job performance when you enroll
in ISM seminars taught by experienced instructors. Over 90 seminars are conducted
annually throughout the United States; intensive, one-week purchasing management
programs are also conducted at selected universities. Members save up to $200
on each two-day seminar and $400 on each management program. Our satellite seminar
series addresses different purchasing/supply management issues and is offered
several times throughout the year. This live program allows you to interact
with speakers and peers without leaving your city or affiliate area.
Professional Development Resources
Over 80 different audio/video programs and over 50 different books to choose
from. All programs are designed to heighten your acumen in a variety of subjects,
including: global sourcing, negotiations, legal issues, and supply management.
Video tapes are easily adaptable to individual or group presentations. Publications
include: textbooks, workbooks, the TECHnotes series, with subject matter covering
purchasing topics plus general business information. These professional development
resources accommodate your unique schedule and pace, and ISM members save on
all purchases and rentals.
Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit
Network with 2000 peers at the only international conference devoted exclusively
to purchasing and supply management. Examine emerging trends and challenges
during comprehensive workshops conducted by your peers. Workshop presenters
are selected as a result of ISM's "Call for Presentations." The conference
attracts distinguished speakers to discuss current national and international
issues and features several sessions highlighted by prominent corporate leaders.
Members receive significant savings on registration fees.
The Journal of Supply Chain Management
The nation's first scholarly journal devoted exclusively to purchasing
and materials management research and development. New members receive more
than one-half off the 1 year subscription rate.
Recognition and Awards
Earn recognition when you are rewarded for exemplary service to ISM and
the profession at large. The J. Shipman Gold Medal, established in 1931, is
the purchasing profession's highest honor; other awards are given to ISM members
for outstanding performance in the categories of Education/Learning, Innovation/Creativity,
Leadership, Marketing/Communicating and Volunteerism.
ISM Knowledge Center
Members can enroll in a free course on cost/price analysis, or take one
of the growing number of other self-directed online courses and earn Continuing
Education Hours toward recertification.
Member-Get-A-Member Campaign
Once you are a member, you can receive valuable rewards by recruiting others
into your professional association - ISM. Campaigns are run each year, giving
members a continual opportunity to win.
For more information call 800/888-6276, EXT. 401, or send e-mail to customer
service.
Who Can Join ISM?
Anyone involved in the purchasing or materials process, including without limitation, purchasing, purchasing research, value analysis, inventory control, materials management, supply chain management, or any other activity or function which is related to the purchasing or materials process.
A full-time teacher of, or researcher into, purchasing or materials management.
An editor, business manager, or secretary employed by an ISM affiliate.
An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time in an accredited college or university.