A Year’s Worth of Insight in Four, Fast-Paced Days.

ISM's 90th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit
May 8-11, 2005
San Antonio, TX
Register by March 3, 2005 for the best discount.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available

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ISM's Newly Enhanced Career Center

One of the most popular areas on the ISM Web site just got better. The online ISM Career Center is a valuable resource to job seekers, and employers seeking qualified candidates.

Job Seekers will notice enhancements such as increased security options and confidentiality, a new message center, and the ability to track the number of times your résumé is viewed.

Employers will notice enhancements such as the ability to track job postings and the number of résumés received for each posting, a new message center, and a new résumé search results screen.

The Career Center offers a number of other career resources as well including: links to other job-hunting sites; relocation resources; career information; and scholarships available at the affiliate/group/forum level.

Onsite Education

Check out our new global opportunities: at your site, on your terms, in your language, and using local instructors. Also, see our complete list of onsite seminar offerings, tailored or customized to your needs.

Need in-depth research for your organization? Try ISM's Research on Demand Service.

Research on Demand is a joint initiative between the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and CAPS Research. The Research on Demand program puts a dedicated team of researchers at your disposal on a per request basis or on an annual plan at a significant discount. You get the customized research that you need when you need it, without having to dedicate valuable company time or resources.

We’ve just added several new self-directed courses in the ISM Knowledge Center. And, for a limited time, you can enroll at a special introductory rate of $149!

Our online courses are delivered in a format that is convenient and access is easy because all you need is a computer and an Internet connection! Choose from a variety of topics that are available all day every day.

ISM is making it easy for you to keep up with the latest trends in supply management while you earn Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).

Click here for more information on the Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Program and Exam Preparation Materials.

ISM Announces Reallocation of Accreditation Resources
Click here for more information on the Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) Program and Exam Preparation Materials.

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ISM Seminars, Your Competitive Advantage

Enroll today in an ISM seminar and go farther in your career! ISM seminars cover a variety of topics for a variety of industries. From basic to advanced education, ISM has developed a seminar just for you. Search our online catalog for topics such as:

• Fundamentals of Purchasing: The Building Blocks of World-Class Professionalism (3-Day)
• Purchasing and the Law: The Basics You Need to Succeed (3-Day)
• Power Negotiations: Unlock Your Powers of Influence and Persuasion (3-Day)

Find out what your colleagues are saying about ISM seminars...

ISM's Supplier Directory

Looking for the perfect source? Find them on the ISM Supplier Directory, a comprehensive resource for the busy supply management professional.

What’s happening in other business units can impact supply management’s ability to work cross-functionally and contribute to the bottomline. December’s Inside Supply Management® cover story examines the critical trends occurring in other functions and how understanding these trends can help supply managers demonstrate their value throughout the organization.

The A.T. Kearney Center for Strategic Supply Leadership at the Institute for Supply Management is driven by 13 senior executives who lead some of the most influential companies from a cross-section of industries. It is a thought-development forum of chief purchasing officers (CPOs) and other senior executives who work through the challenges and opportunities of the next three-to-five years to build competitive business and supply capabilities today. As a new arm of ISM, the Center synthesizes thought-leadership into executive development. www.cssl.ws

CAPS Research compiles benchmarking metrics on a continuous basis. In addition to our new survey on "Benchmarking Your Services Spend" there are ongoing opportunities to measure your organization's purchasing performance to identify best purchasing practices. CAPS Research has also launched a new study that measures the effectiveness of eProcurement activities. Interested? Contact us at [email protected], and click here for the latest info.