Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is the first and largest not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. Founded in 1915, ISM has a community of more than 50,000 across 100 countries. For more than a century, ISM has impacted supply management and the purchasing profession through best-in-class education, certification, leadership development, and research.  

In an era where innovation and education drive competitiveness, your supply chain team's knowledge and skills are your greatest assets. At ISM, we offer a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to fuel your success:

Training and Education: Our training evolves alongside the industry, ensuring relevance and effectiveness. As the leading supply management association, we provide training across all facets of the profession. Whether through certificates, live online classes, guided learning, or self-paced options, we deliver the training you need, when and how you need it. Additionally, our group training can be customized to suit your organization's specific requirements.

Certifications: Obtaining a certification from ISM is highly valued throughout the supply management industry and recognized across the globe.  Certifications include Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD®) and the Associate Professional in Supply Management™ (APSM™). Each utilizes robust methodologies and adheres to set standards under the guidance of the best and brightest supply management professionals across industries, roles, and experience levels.

Talent Competency and Organizational Maturity Assessments: The Talent Competency Assessments measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities mapped to employee's job roles and identify team strengths and opportunities to target areas of development. The Organizational Maturity Assessments align company strategies, structure, processes, technology, people, and culture. These assessments can stand alone or work in conjunction with the Talent Competency Assessments to transform an organization, improving levels of profitability and agility. 

In addition to these core offerings, ISM provides a wealth of resources and opportunities, including networking events, original research, podcasts, and exclusive member discounts.  Visit ismworld.org to learn more.