About ISM.ws – Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics Knowledge Hub
ISM.ws is an independent information platform focused on supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and related careers. Our goal is simple: to make complex operations topics easy to understand for students, professionals, and business owners around the world.
We publish clear, practical explanations, not theory-heavy textbooks. Every guide is designed to help you understand how real supply chains work and how decisions in procurement, warehousing, or planning affect cost, risk, and customer service.
What You’ll Find on ISM.ws
We organize our content around a few core areas:
- Supply Chain Management
Strategy, planning, S&OP, demand management, risk, and global supply chain topics. - Logistics & Operations
Transportation, warehousing, inventory, order fulfillment, and operational efficiency. - Procurement & Sourcing
Supplier selection, RFQs/RFPs, negotiation, contracts, SRM, and sustainable/ethical sourcing. - Certifications & Training
Overviews of programs like CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CPSM, CPCM and other credentials that help build a career in this field. - Careers & Skills
Role explainers, skill guides, interview ideas, and general career-development content for supply chain, procurement, and logistics professionals.
How We Create Content
Our articles are:
- Research-based and fact-checked against reputable industry and academic sources
- Written in plain language so both beginners and experienced professionals can benefit
- Regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current tools, practices, and terminology
We do not sell training or certifications ourselves. Instead, we give readers the information they need to compare options, understand requirements, and choose what fits their goals.
Who We Serve
ISM.ws is designed for:
- Students exploring supply chain, logistics, or procurement as a field
- Early-career professionals building core knowledge and skills
- Experienced practitioners looking for quick refreshers on specific topics
- Business owners and managers who need to understand operations, inventory, and sourcing decisions
Independence & Disclaimer
ISM.ws is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or officially connected to the Institute for Supply Management or any other organization with a similar name.
All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It should not be taken as legal, financial, or professional consulting advice. Readers should always confirm critical decisions with qualified professionals or official certification bodies.
Contact & Partnerships
For partnership ideas, content collaborations, or other inquiries, please visit our Contact page. We welcome relevant industry collaborations that help our readers learn more about supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.