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The National Association of Purchasing Management has become the Institute for Supply Management™. Please be aware that NAPM.org is now ISM.ws.

ISM Report On Business
ISM Reports On Business®

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is the Name for the New Qualification

Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) announces the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) as the title for the profession's new qualification. The Certified Professional in Supply Management is slated to be the qualification that supply management professionals strive to obtain. The CPSM will be relevant internationally and reflect the expanded education, skills and experience needed to be a successful supply management professional. The CPSM will debut in 2008.

Learn More | Read the FAQs | Get E-mail Updates | ISM's Certification Market Study Supports the CPSM | ISM's New CPSM Qualification Web Seminar


JPMorgan Global PMI
  • February 3, 2006 -- Post-Katrina Recovery of Global Service Sector May Have Passed its Peak, as Growth of Activity, New Orders and Employment Lost Momentum in January.
  • February 3, 2006 -- Global Economic Expansion Remained Relatively Robust at the Start of 2006, Although Growth Eased Across Manufacturing and Services.
  • February 1, 2006 -- Global Manufacturing Economy Started 2006 on a Positive Footing, with Growth of Output, New Orders and Employment all Maintained.

Register Now for ISM's 91st Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

May 7-10, 2006
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN

  • Stephen R. Covey to Open ISM's 91st Annual International Supply Management Conference.
  • CNN Anchor, Lou Dobbs, to Keynote ISM's 91st Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit

Exhibit and Sponsorship opportunities available.


January 2006 Issue
Inside Supply Management® Magazine

If you've resolved to better understand supply management, check out Inside Supply Management®'s January issue. We're talking economy, finance and other factors that can propel this function into the limelight.


New ISM Web Seminar: Introduction to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

February 16, 2006
10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Register Now.


R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students

Available for full time students in an accredited supply management, procurement or supply chain management program for the 2006-07 academic year. Application deadline is February 17, 2006.


Realizing Savings through a Global Contract Management Strategy

A complimentary Web Seminar presented by ISM and diCarta
February 22, 2006
11:00 a.m. Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Register Now!


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Black Executive Supply Management Summit   

Maximizing Influence Through Collaboration
March 1-3, 2006
Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Register Now!


ISM presents the 39th Annual Supply Management Program

March 6-10, 2006
Tempe, Arizona


The Inaugural Global Supply Management Conference

Making Global Sourcing and Supply Management More Effective in Your Organization
March 8-9, 2006
Embassy Suites Phoenix - Tempe
Tempe, Arizona


Hospitality Supply Management Forum Spring Conference

May 17-19, 2006
Chicago, IL
Register Now.


Propurchaser.com
New Benefit for ISM Members — Propurchaser.com

ISM introduces this new member benefit which provides supply management professionals personalized, up-to-the-minute information that can be used in the negotiation process. Sign up for your free 60-day trial membership today.


Onsite & eLearning Programs
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.


ISMs Knowledge Center

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).


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.


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

The Center for Strategic Supply Leadership

CAPS: Center for Strategic Supply 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 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.

CAPS: Center for Strategic Supply Research





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