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Basic Membership Package |
Includes full membership in ISM and ISM-Nevada |
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$160 - First Year
(includes $20 administrative fee and
are prorated through June of the next year)
$140 - Subsequent years |
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Dual
Membership |
Includes membership in ISM-Nevada only. |
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$30
(Must be a member of another ISM affiliate or National
Purchasing Institute, NPI) |
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Student Membership |
Free
(Must be a full-time student
enrolled in an accredited college or university) |
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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).
14 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.
ISM Report on Business®
(ROB)
Published in Purchasing Today, 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.
Supply Management Advocate
No one understands better than ISM how supply management affects the bottomline. One of
our objectives is to promote the supply management profession. Members have access to all
ISM printed and electronic materials to help promote supply management 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.
Certification Programs
ISM offers professional designations. The Certified Professional in Supply
Management (CPSM) 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 programs are administered by ISM and members receive discounts
on exams and study materials.
ISM Members Only web site
A web page providing job-related information to purchasing and materials management
professionals. This area includes searchable databases and employment listings.
Only members have access to the employment database, bibliographic database of
purchasing-related articles, and the networking area devoted to topical purchasing issues
and challenges.
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, 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 a special interest
group or forum.
CAPS
ISM members receive purchasing-related research studies and benchmarks free from CAPS,
the only national not-for-profit research center in supply management.
CAPS sponsors three international roundtables throughout the year in North America,
Europe, and Asia. Participants include more than one hundred Fortune 500 companies.
Seminars
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.
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
Network with over 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.
International Journal of
Purchasing and Materials 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
supply management profession's highest honor; other awards are given to ISM members for
outstanding public relations, professional development, membership activities, and
international activities.