FOR RELEASE: July 25, 2012

Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) unveils new website.

(TEMPE, Ariz.) July 25, 2012 — Visitors to the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) website at www.ism.ws are enjoying an attractive new look and extensive functional enhancements, thanks to an ambitious revamp, which debuted July 19, 2012. As part of the user-centered website redesign, ISM members and other users were asked how they wanted to find and search for information and content.

ISM's website has long offered public and members-only content in the form of articles, educational courses, conference proceedings, research, products and news. Improvements and new features include:

• Easier way to find content — Through the blue boxes across the top of every page, individuals can either click on the main topic heading, or click on anything that appears on the second menu. Once on that section's main page, visitors will see more options on the right side of the page.
• Significantly improved search capabilities throughout the site — Either use the blue box at the top right of every page, or link directly to search at www.ism.ws/Search/SiteSearch.cfm.
• Improved site map section — Accessible via the link at the top right of the page. This provides a full menu of all the main navigation items throughout the site.

The redeployed site is adaptable to desktop computer as well as tablet and smartphone devices. Take a look at us now at www.ism.ws.

Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is the first supply management institute in the world. Founded in 1915, ISM exists to lead and serve the supply management profession and is a highly influential and respected association in the global marketplace. By executing and extending its mission through education, research, standards of excellence and information dissemination — including the renowned monthly ISM Report On Business^® — ISM maintains a strong global influence among individuals and organizations. ISM is a not-for-profit educational association that serves professionals with an interest in supply management who live and work in more than 80 countries. ISM offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management^® (CPSM^®), Certified in Supply Management™ (CSM™) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity^® (CPSD™) qualifications, and is a member of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM).

Media Contact:
Jean McHale | jmchale@ism.ws
Manager, Public Relations
Institute for Supply Management™
(U.S. only) 800/888-6276, extension 3143
(International) +1 480/752-6276, extension 3143