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January 2012, Vol. 24, No. 1
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ISM Headquarters closes on Monday, January 16, 2012 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reopens on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Any telephone and e-mail messages left on this date will be returned as soon as possible.
Upcoming Conferences/Events
- ISM Diversity Summits
February 7-9, 2012
Grapevine, TX
9th Annual Black Executive Supply Management Summit
4th Annual Women Executive Supply Management Summit
5th Annual Hispanic Supply Management Summit
Sponsorship Opportunities Available - 2012 Chemical Group Conference
March 1-2, 2012
New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
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Register Now! - The 22nd Annual North American Research Symposium on Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
March 15-16, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
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- 2012 Affiliate Leadership Training Program
May 4-5, 2012
Baltimore, MD
Details will be available in NewsLine in early 2012. - 7th Annual Institute for Supply Management™ — Michigan State University Awards for Excellence in Supply Management and the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Awards
May 6, 2012
Baltimore, MD
Sponsorship Opportunities Available - ISM's 97th Annual International Supply Management Conference
May 6-9, 2012
Baltimore, MD
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Volunteers Needed! Register with ISM—Maryland, Inc. to work at the ISM Annual Conference.
View highlights of the ISM 96th Annual International Supply Management Conference, May 2011 in Orlando, Florida - Risk Management Conference
Buying the Umbrella Before It Rains
July 26-27, 2012
Chicago, IL
Sponsorship/Exhibit Opportunities Available
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Watch for the Register Now link in the February issue of NewsLine!
In This Issue:
- Main Page
- Professional Credentials
- Affiliate Support
- Upcoming Seminars
- Technology
- Liner Notes
- Bright Ideas
- Reminders
- Past issues of NewsLine
Content Recommendations:Online Education — (VEN) Virtual Education Network Regional Business Survey Reports - November 2011 Supply Management Academic Community Home Page |
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About ISM
- Overview of ISM
- Media Room
- ISM Board of Directors
- ISM Officers Directory
- Affiliate Officers Directory
- ISM Affiliate Web Sites
- ISM Group and Forum Web Sites
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Chair's Corner
- ISM Annual Reports
- J. Shipman Gold Medal Award
- ISM Awards for Excellence
- Supply Management Month
- Association Governance
- ISM Ethical Principles and Standards
- Activity Calendar
- Principles of Social Responsibility
- ISM Position Statements
- Membership
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Members Only
- InfoCenter
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Member Information & Online Tools
- ISM Glossary of Key Supply Management Terms
- Access to CIPS Members Only Content
- Access to Supply Chain Council (SCC) Member Discounts and Resources
- ISM Tool Kit
- ISM Resource Guides
- ContractWare®Net and eTool Agreements
- Address Update Form
- Activity Calendar
- Affiliate Websites
- Group & Forum Websites
- ISM Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct
- ISM Group/Forum Enrollment Information
- Job Descriptions
- The Business Source
- Propurchaser.com
- eVendor Check
- Personal Professional Development Scorecard
- Affiliate Resources
- Career Center
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Affiliate, Groups & Forums
- Affiliate, Group/Forum Award Information
- Group/Forum Enrollment Information
- Group/Forum Enrollment Form
- Groups & Forums Brochure and Flyer
- Group & Forum Case Studies
- Groups & Forums Promotion
- Spotlight on Groups and Forums
- Group and Forum Officers
- Affiliate Web Sites
- Group & Forum Web Sites
- Affiliate Officers
- ISM Officers
- Sign up for ISM's Groups and Forums Discussion List Servs
- Search for Speakers
- Discussion Forums
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Additional Resources
- ISM Resource Guides
- Bid Specifications Database
- Purchasing/Supply Management Periodicals
- Other Web Resources
- Practix - A quarterly Best Practices publication
- ISM's Principles and Standards of Ethical Supply Management Conduct
- Associations/Organizations Useful to Purchasing/Supply Management Professionals
- CIPS Study
- Search Articles
- CIPS Members Only Content
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Ethics and Social Responsibility
- ISM Ethical Principles and Standards
- Principles of Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Business Case
- Supporting Organizations
- Fostering Sustainability and Social Responsibility Form
- Research
- Articles
- General Resources
- Training
- Assessments
- Metrics and Indices
- International
- ISM's Committee on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Job Descriptions
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Education - Seminars, Conferences
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Online Education - (VEN)
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ISM-ADR School for Supply Management
- Customized and Standard Training and Development
- Professional Development Seminars (In-house, Instructor-Led)
- Knowledge Center Courses (Web-based, Online)
- DNA (Development Needs Analysis)
- ISM-ADR School for Supply Management Brochure
- Summary of all Program Formats
- Your Dedicated Program Managers
- Request for Professional Development Information
- Speaking Opportunities
- Speakers Directory
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Academic/Student Opportunities
- ISM Education Resource Committee ERC
- ISM Academic Research Support Programs (Grants)
- North American Research Symposium (NARS)
- R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students
- Scholarships Offered by Affiliates, Groups, and Forums
- Colleges and Universities Offering Purchasing/Supply Management Courses
- ISM Approved Programs
- Glossary of Key Supply Mgmt Terms
- ISM Resource Guides
- ISM Tool Kit
- Exhibiting/Sponsorship Opportunities
- Products
- Publications
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Professional Credentials
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Certified Professional in Supply Management®
- CPSM® Program FAQs
- CPSM® Bridge Exam FAQs
- CPSM® Recertification FAQs
- CPSM® Exam Registration Brochure (Download)
- CPSM® Information & Requirements
- Register for CPSM® Exams
- CPSM® Exam and Bridge Exam Specifications
- CPSM® Study Materials
- How to Study for the CPSM® and CPSM® Bridge Exams
- Supply Line 2055: Certification Update
- Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity®
- Certified in Supply Management™ (CSM™)
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
- Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.)
- Certification Forms
- Work Experience Information
- Credentials Discussion Forum
- Credentials Verification
- Additional Program Information
- International Certification Contacts
- Supply Line 2055: Certification Update
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ISM Report On Business®
- Latest Manufacturing ROB
- Latest Non-Manufacturing ROB
- Reports On Business® Overview
- Report On Business® Brochure
- Semiannual Reports
- Seasonal Adjustments
- Manufacturing Data
- Non-Manufacturing Data
- ROB Graphical Data
- Regional Business Survey Data
- How to Respond to ROB
- ROB Online Infokit
- JPMorgan Global PMI Reports
- Other Economic Information
- ROB Release Dates
- ROB Frequently Asked Questions
- ISM/Forrester Research Report
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Career Center
- Your Profile
- Register for the Career Center
- Job Seekers
- Employers' Corner
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More Career Resources
- Job Descriptions
- Job Hunting Sites on the Web
- Job Hunting Sites for Specific Regional Areas
- Job Hunting Sites with Tools Such as Resume Writing Advice
- Careers In Supply Management
- Resources on Relocating
- Salary/Career-Building Resources
- Schools Offering Purchasing/Supply Management Courses
- Academic/Student Opportunities
- Frequently Asked Questions
- CAPS Research
-
Tools
- InfoCenter
- Research Tools
- Business Book List
- Discussion Forums
- Directories
- Affiliate Resources
- Group & Forum Information
- eTool Agreements
- ISM's Principles and Standards
- Supply Management Defined
- Other Association Links
- Other Related Information
- The Business Source
- Propurchaser.com
- eVendor Check
- Purchasing & Supply Sourcing Guide
- Access CIPS Members Only Content
- Access to Supply Chain Council (SCC) Member Discounts and Resources
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