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ISM membership provides a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply chain. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. ISM membership provides you with that and more.
More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed.
For more than a century, the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) mission has been focused on the advancement of the supply management profession. ISM connects, supports and advances the profession through best in class education, certification, leadership development and research.
The Benefits of ISM Membership
| Networking | Connect with a community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries at annual conference and seminars. Establish local peer support at ISM chapter events. |
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| ISM Online Community | Another way members stay connected, network and engage with peers is with ISM’s Online Community. Available under My Account, practitioners ask questions and share best practices to help them in their careers and strengthen the profession. |
| Exclusive Member-Only Webinars | Earn up to 12 CEHs each year by attending our FREE member-only webinars dedicated to the topics and ideas shaping our profession. |
| Certification Support |
Membership supports your certification journey whether CPSM®, CPSD® and/or APSM® and it is the most cost-effective way to earn CEHs to maintain the professional credentials. Original certification application fees are waived for ISM members – a $295 value! |
| Leading Industry News | Receive Inside Supply Management® magazine delivered to you 6 times annually with in-depth industry news, innovative trends, ISM® PMI® reports, CAPS Research analysis, leadership profiles, career strategies and much more. |
| Partner Benefits | ISM membership provides a powerful path to staying current with everything happening in supply chain. Members can leverage these exclusive resources offered by ISM partners to help advance their careers and positively impact their organizations. |
| Preferred Pricing |
Members receive preferred pricing on all ISM products, certifications, events and seminars. |
| Experiences |
Members enjoy exclusive access to experiences at ISM World and other local networking and/or educational events. |
| Tools, Templates & Resources | Gain exclusive access to industry tools, templates, and information to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities of your career, including our Purchasing & Supply Sourcing Guide, legal templates and more. |
The Benefits of ISM Membership
Networking
Connect with a community of more than 50,000 in more than 100 countries at annual conference and seminars. Establish local peer support at ISM chapter events.
ISM Online Community
Another way members stay connected, network and engage with peers is with ISM’s Online Community. Available under My Account, practitioners ask questions and share best practices to help them in their careers and strengthen the profession.
Exclusive Member-Only Webinars
Earn up to 12 CEHs each year by attending our FREE member-only webinars dedicated to the topics and ideas shaping our profession.
Certification Support
Membership supports your certification journey whether CPSM®, CPSD® and/or APSM® and it is the most cost-effective way to earn CEHs to maintain the professional credentials. Original certification application fees are waived for ISM members – a $295 value!
Leading Industry News
Receive Inside Supply Management® magazine delivered to you 6 times annually with in-depth industry news, innovative trends, ISM® PMI® reports, CAPS Research analysis, leadership profiles, career strategies and much more.
Partner Benefits
ISM membership provides a powerful path to staying current with everything happening in supply chain. Members can leverage these exclusive resources offered by ISM partners to help advance their careers and positively impact their organizations.
Preferred Pricing
Members receive preferred pricing on all ISM products, certifications, events and seminars.
Tools, Templates & Resources
Gain exclusive access to industry tools, templates, and information to help manage the day-to-day responsibilities of your career, including our Purchasing & Supply Sourcing Guide, legal templates and more.
Membership Options
ISM offers five flexible membership options to accommodate where you are today, and as you advance in your career.
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Emerging Professionals |
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Student & Academic Membership |
For students or educators, we offer a special dues-reduced membership. Educators must be employed full-time with an academic appointment as a teacher, research specialist, department head, director or dean of a college, university, or other academic institution. Your educational responsibility must include purchasing, materials management or other related fields or subjects. Please provide a copy of your business card as verification. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited community college or four-year college or university. Full-time is defined as 12 or more credit hours for undergraduate students, and six or more hours for graduate students. You must indicate your estimated date of graduation on your application and include your advisor's email address for verification of your full-time status. Join as an Educator Join as a Student |
Retired Professionals |
For those who have been an ISM member in good standing for five consecutive years and have retired from active employment, these members can take advantage of a discounted retiree membership and stay involved with the profession. Contact ISM Member Services to join as a Retired Member. Join as a Retired Member |
Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. View full terms and conditions here.
Member Testimonials
Joining ISM has been a transformative experience for me. As a procurement professional, ISM provides a wealth of resources, industry insights, and professional development opportunities, significantly enhancing my ability to navigate the complexities of procurement.
Rodrigo Alcántara Fernández, CPSM, CPSD
Joining an international and well-known organization like ISM has many real advantages. Your membership is an investment in advancing your professional and career, not merely a membership.
Kenny Bui, PhD, MGLM, BSME
Joining ISM has continued to enhance my leadership and negotiation skills, allowing greater influence while working with both profit and non-profit-based business associates. An active ISM membership adds to your industry knowledge, plus becoming certified promotes your professional credibility.
Kathryn O’Day, C.P.M., A.P.P.
