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Advantages
To Your Employer
Supply management has become one of the most critical functions in modern
business. To remain competitive and profitable in today's economy, businesses need
trained, skilled and competent purchasing professionals to handle the acquisition of
materials, equipment and services.
ISM-Nevada is dedicated to providing the avenues for
growth in purchasing and materials management, and thereby enhancing the professional
skills needed by the purchasing professional today and in the future.
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ISM-Nevada?
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Membership Eligibility
Any person
interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a
Direct Member or Regular Member of an Affiliated Association provided
that such person does not solicit business on behalf of such person or
his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including
without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including
chapters) ISM Committees and ISM groups and forums (as defined in
Policy).
20 Reasons For You To Join ISM-Nevada
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:
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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.
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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.
Supply
Management 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.
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.
CPSM
and CPSM Bridge Programs
The CPSM
examination process consists of three separate exams which together will
cover the main components of supply management. Exam content addresses
today’s supply environment and workplace complexities, such as risk,
strategic sourcing, technology and the increased skills needed for
supply professionals to drive value in their organizations. The CPSM®
Exam is a professional qualifications test. The exam will NOT evaluate
or gauge how “good” you are or will be as a supply manager. It also does
not indicate whether one candidate is a better supply manager than
another candidate. It is not designed to rank candidates against each
other.
The likelihood of
passing the exam is in no way affected by the performance of other
candidates. Your standing on the exam remains the same regardless of how
well the other candidates score on the test. There are no quotas or
“curves” used on this exam.
CPSM® Exam scores
are valid for three years.
CPSM Bridge is a
single exam covering contemporary subject matter and material not
covered in the C.P.M. Exam, but found within the content of the three
CPSM Exams. The Bridge Exam will be available to test through the end of
2014.
CPSD
- Certified Professional in Suppler Diversity Designation
The Certified
Professional in Supplier Diversity™ (CPSD™) is a new professional
designation for supply management professionals whose responsibilities
include supplier diversity. This designation also delivers added value
to business leaders and other team leaders who participate in the
development of diverse supplier initiatives within the organization.
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.
Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS)
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 and Scholarships
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.
Scholarship Award Criteria:
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Scholarships will be
awarded to the applicant best meeting the criteria outlined below. The
criteria are listed in order of precedence. In case of ties, the award
will be made to the earliest received application.
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Must be an
active member in good standing with ISM-Nevada and submit a complete
and accurate application prior to the deadline. Chair may extend
any deadline if necessary.
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Attend more than
half of the ISM-Nevada affiliate activities in the prior 12 months
or since becoming a member, whichever period is shorter.
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Serve as an
active member of a committee.
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Be an active
volunteer or participant in ISM-Nevada activities, programs and/or
events.
ISM-National Seminar
ISM-Nevada will
provide free registration to attend National ISM seminars presented in
Las Vegas. Recipient must perform administrative duties as the on-site
coordinator: Student check in, hand out evaluation forms, additional
assistance to instructor, etc.
Limit of 1
scholarship per seminar
Deadline – 1 month
prior to seminar.
Qualification Criteria:
Award will be made
to the applicant best meeting the criteria outlined below. The criteria
are listed in order of precedence. In case of ties, the award will
be made to the earliest received application.
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Be an active
member of ISM-Nevada and submit a complete and accurate
application prior to the deadline. Chair may extend any deadline
if necessary.
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Attend more
than half of the ISM-Nevada affiliate activities in the prior 12
months, or since becoming a member, whichever period is shorter.
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Serve as an
active member of a committee.
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Be an active
volunteer or participant in ISM-Nevada activities, programs and
or events, i.e. contribution to affiliate, golf tournament,
participating in events.
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 2,500 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.
Connection with
other ISM Organizations
Co-mingle with other
ISM members and submit questions and create connections throughout the
networking system of ISM.
ISM-Nevada
Membership Package
Basic Membership
Package -
Includes full membership in ISM* and ISM-Nevada
$160 - First Year
(includes $20 administrative fee and are prorated
through June of the next year)
$140 - Subsequent years
Dual Membership Package -
Includes membership in ISM-Nevada only.
$30
(*Must be a member of another ISM affiliate or
National Purchasing Institute, NPI)
Student Membership -
Free
(Must be a full-time student enrolled in an
accredited college or university) Join via the
ISM website
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