for the volunteer leadership

November 2008, Vol. 20, No. 11

• In This Issue
  
  2009 Leadership Training Workshops
  
  
• Upcoming ISM Seminars
  
  Listing of ISM seminars for the months of December 2008 and January 2009.
  
  
• Professional Credentials
  
  The Certified Professional in Supply Management^® (CPSM^®) has surpassed a breakthrough mark. In just a few short months after its debut in May 2008, ISM announces its 500th CPSM^®
  
  
• Spread the Word — Sharing the Value of Supply Management
  
  It may be hard to believe, but Supply Management Month is just around the corner! With four months to go, affiliates can do a lot of planning in order to ensure a successful month of celebrating and promoting the field of supply management.
  
  
• Liner Notes
  
  Does sustainability have an effect on your job role or on the operations of your supply management organization? The results of ISM's Sustainability Survey are now available in the report, Sustainability Impacts Supply Professionals' Decisions and Supplier Relationships.
  
  
• Reminders
  
  Affiliate officer updates, ISM close dates and upcoming events.