Reasons to Join
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Inside Supply Management®
Inside Supply Management, the monthly magazine from ISM 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 the ISM and NAPM-Arizona Web Sites.
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. And network with your peers for better employment at our monthly dinner meetings.
The ISM InfoCenter - members can search an expansive database via the Internet, e-mail or fax a request to InfoCenter staff, or take advantage of free Resource Guides. Results within 48 hours!
Purchasing Advocate
No one understands better than ISM how purchasing affects the bottom line. 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.Gain valuable contacts within our 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.C.P.M. Programs.
The accredited 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. This program is designed for those working in any of the major private, public, or non-profit work sectors. The program is administered by ISM and members receive discounts on exams and study material. In addition, NAPM-Arizona continually offers local training to prepare you for the exams.National and Local Committees.
Acquire new skills in planning, managing, and organizing while developing your leadership potential. Our chapter is extremely active and we always welcome members who wish to become more involved. On the national level, some committee members report on economic conditions (the primary statistics become the highly-respected Report on Business®), direct ISM's annual conference, set membership goals, 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 Research, the only national not-for-profit research center in purchasing and materials management. CAPS Research 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 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.Educational 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. Locally, visit the our Education page.Annual International Purchasing Conference
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 public relations, professional development, membership activities, and international activities.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. Membership is open to all professionals in Purchasing or closely related disciplines, provided that you are not directly involved in sales.Ready to join NAPM-Arizona? Complete the Membership Application Form today! or Email our executive secretary with your questions.
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