Membership
Join the Institute of Supply Management, a strategic network with more than 40,000 purchasing and supply management professionals throughout the world. Established in 1915, ISM is one of the most highly regarded professional associations dedicated to supply chain management.
Membership at the local level has an annual fee of $210.00 (new members initially is $230.00) which includes four professional development dinner meetings. The annual fee also entitles you to be a member of ISM. You will receive the following benefits:
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Inside Supply Management™, the award-winning monthly publication featuring the latest trends and information for the purchasing and supply management professional. Included in each issue of the magazine is the Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®, a long-established purchasing survey and indicator of economic trends, noted for its accuracy. The report is considered by many to be the most reliable near-term economic barometer available. Also included in the magazine will be the new Nonmanufacturing ISM Report on Business®. This report debuted June 3, 1998 and is an economic forecaster for the non-manufacturing sector. |
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Access to the Members Only area of the ISM Web site which includes an extensive database of information, articles and other resources as well as the Online Career Center. |
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Access to the CAPS Research, the first and only research center in the nation dedicated to the purchasing arena. ISM members receive a free copy of all CAPS research upon written request. |
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ISM's Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct, first adopted in 1923, which remains one of the outstanding ethical statements in modern business. |
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Networking opportunities during ISM sponsored seminars and conferences, and with your peers in your local affiliate. |
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Discounts of up to 50% on ISM sponsored programs, products, and annual conference. |