Other Purchasing/Supply Management Related Links
These sites are not part of ISM's Web site, and ISM does not endorse them, nor has any control over their content or availability.
The Approved Vendor List.com Website for purchasing/supply managers seeking raw material and outside processing.
Asian Sources On-Line
Search for suppliers, products, or by country.
BtoBvertical.com
Directory lists call center, CRM, CTI, Telephony, ASP, Telemarketing and related product service vendors. Submit a RFP/RFQ or post jobs, free.
Businesstown.com
Offers purchasing-related articles and Internet resources.
BuyerZone.com
Free purchasing site for small to mid-sized offices.
Buying Support Ltd.
Site offers links to various world wide purchasing associations and trade groups. Also offers a purchasing discussion forum.
CALISO Online Training
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 16949, ISO 13485, GMP online training and consulting. Site offers a list of DO's and DON'Ts of ISO 9000 implementation. Also a list of FAQs regarding ISO 9000, TL 9000, AS 9000, EN 46000 certification.
Capterra
Provides online tools that assist software buyers from beginning to end. Also offers a research room and an article archive.
Center for Commercial Negotiations International
Created to collect, develop, and disseminate helpful information related to the negotiation of commercial arrangements worldwide.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
A non-profit organization for purchasing and supply chain professionals based in the United Kingdom.
Commerce Net
Association for Internet Commerce
Cornell University Law School
Provides links to the Uniform Commercial Code by state.
Council of Logistics Management
Organization for those interested in logistics management.
CPR Consulting
Includes a list of procurement card FAQs, a procurement-card roadmap, and a list of seminars.
Design Info
Contains searchable product catalogs and information on engineering-related products.
The Directory of Transportation Resources
Princeton's directory of transportation resources on the Web.
Diversity Information Resources
Offers information on TRY US supplier directories, including its minority business directory.
Dun & Bradstreet
Provider of business-to-business credit, marketing, purchasing, and receivables management and decision-support services
The Egyptian Trading Directory
Links to suppliers, factories, import and export companies, agents, banks, hotels, insurance companies, and shipping companies in Egypt.
Eindhoven University of Technology
Information on the purchasing program offered by the university.
ElectricNet
Buyers' guide and resource locator for the electrical power industry.
EEM Local Sources
Provides databases of manufacturer, distributor, and product information on a regional basis.
Electrobase.com
A comprehensive electronics sourcing site.
Electronic Engineers Master
Includes a catalog of electronic products and services
Environmental Protection Agency
Home page of the EPA. Information on laws & regulations.
Equipment Leasing Association (ELA)
A non-profit association that represents companies involved in the dynamic equipment leasing and finance industry to the business community, government and media.
E.surplus
Provides free notification of government surplus sales.
eTrons Systems, Inc.
Serves the EMS audience, from buyers, sellers to electronic professionals.
E-try.com
Allows buyers to interactively try products before purchasing them.
FedWorld Information Network
Provides access to many government databases.
Federal Government Agencies Page
Provides links to government agency pages and keyword search of agencies.
FAPPO
Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers, Inc.
Global Biz Directory.Com Inc.
Business directory containing over 10 million free listings, searchable by name or product/service.
Global Procurement Group
Includes a compilation of international resources as well as a quiz that tests your international purchasing acumen.
Global Sources
Provides e-commerce solutions for volume buyers and suppliers worldwide. A complete end-to-end e-commerce solution supports the day-to-day business operations of international trading partners. Site includes a Useful Links section.
Global Supply Chain Management
World Trade Publications' Web site with links to other resources and editorials.
Glorian Online
Includes a searchable database of industrial machinery and equipment. You can also post a notice of surplus equipment for sale.
Grainger Business Catalog
W.W.Grainger, Inc.'s online catalog featuring more than 230,000 MRO supplies.
Hearst Electronics Group
Features three online directories and a monthly magazine.
IC Master
Includes a searchable database of semiconductors and integrated circuits
ICQuest.net
Search from over 12 million lines from distributors, component manufacturers, and OEMs on this free automated Web site for buying and selling electronic and electrical components. Full screening and component testing services available.
IFPSM
The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) is the union of more than 42 National Purchasing Associations worldwide.
Industrial Data & Information, Inc. (IDII)
The Web site contains hundreds of white papers, associations, free newsletter on software, and more.
The Industrial Resource Network
Search for suppliers and place online RFQs.
Industry Link
Provides links to suppliers and resources in 20 industries; includes a list of Canadian resources.
Industry Search
Includes articles and supplier directories and databases.
IndustryNET
Manufacturers' and wholesalers' catalogs, as well as suppliers and distributors.
INFORM
An independent research organization that examines the effects of business practices on the environment and human health.
Innovative Purchasing Resources
Provides free articles about purchasing topics and links to related websites.
Institute of Management & Administration (IOMA)
Sample articles on purchasing, inventory, supplier, and facilities management information.
ITtoolbox
Portal site for technology issues in supply chain management.
Journal of Internet Purchasing
Online magazine for purchasing over the internet.
LeaseAssistant.org
A one-stop, educational portal for information on equipment financing and leasing.
Link Nexus
Everything you need to open, close, expand, relocate and manage a facility anywhere in the world.
Management and Business Administration International Institute
Offers free resources on business-related topics including supply chain management.
Mectronic
A directory of manufacturers, suppliers, and services for electronic, electrical, and mechanical products.
Metal Suppliers On-Line
A site for sourcing metals.
MfgQuote
"Buyers" using MfgQuote are typically Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) requiring the services of contract manufacturers and job-shops. Service is free to buyers.
Michigan State University resources
GlobalEDGE™ — International business resource desk.
MotorControl.com
Information for purchasers and manufacturers of motors and controls; includes a product search.
The National Association of Educational Buyers
Organization for campus purchasing professionals.
The National Board for Materials Management
Publishes a semiannual journal called Materials Management Journal.
National Institute for Transport and Logistics
Non-profit organization established by the Irish Government with a searchable database of articles.
The National Purchasing Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement®
A program designed to recognize organizational excellence in public procurement.
Need2Buy.com
Provides a system for purchasers to post an online RFQ, search for suppliers, receive and evaluate bids, and send a purchase order via the system if desired.
PartNET
Electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical parts directory.
Project Management Institute
Design-Procurement-Construction Specific Interest Group.
Purchasing A2Z
Contains links to purchasing and electronic commerce resources.
PurchasingCentral.com
List of resources for purchasing and supply management professionals.
The Purchasing Research Service
Online portal dedicated to purchasing content.
SciQuest, Inc.
Offers a variety of e-procurement and inventory management software and Web-based solutions for life science and academic organizations. The SciQuest Buyer's Guide enables users to search over 2 Million scientific products and chemicals from over 1,000 electronic supplier catalogs.
ShipXact.com
A supply chain distribution and fulfillment organization that provides B2B and B2C distribution, Internet communication, and e-commerce services.
ShopMatch
An on-line marketplace for contract manufacturing services. Company matches up job shops with manufacturing companies, engineers, and entrepreneurs seeking to create custom parts. At no cost, buyers submit RFQ's, which are forwarded to qualified shops.
The Software Network
Provides a comprehensive online directory of supply chain software solutions.
SupplierMarket.com
Online marketplace benefiting buyers and suppliers of built-to-order manufactured parts.
Supply Chain Digest
A weekly on-line newsletter with information, news and commentary for supply chain, transportation and logistics professionals.
SupplyChat.com
A service for Purchasing and Supply Chain Professionals to discuss Jobs and Careers.
Terrecom.com
World-wide commercial/industrial market place facilitating the real-time buying/selling of almost 10,000 categories of goods and services. Free use for all Buyers and Purchasing Agents.
Thomas Regional
Free industrial marketplace containing 550,000 distributors, manufacturers and service companies in 6,000 categories searchable by product/service, location, brand and company name. Includes supplier catalogs, brochures and linecards. Send RFQ's and purchase directly from suppliers using Order Online.
Thomas Register
Directory of American Manufacturers.
Thomas Register of European Manufacturers
Free product searches in English & 5 other languages, find business or trade contacts across Europe, access new product information via the links to several technical magazines like Industrial Engineering News Europe.
US Department of Justice Antitrust Division
The mission of the Antitrust Division has been to promote and protect the competitive process -- and the American economy -- through the enforcement of the antitrust laws.
The Universal Currency Converter
Converts currency among various currencies.
Valley Relocation and Storage
Transportation and logistics group offering a comprehensive array of commercial and residential services through a worldwide network of facilities.
Where in Federal Contracting?
A free, non-commercial site, designed for the contracts and grants professional.
World Access Network Direct
International directory for import/export trade.
WhyAbe.com
A free procurement professional portal. Allows buyers to post and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and invite their suppliers or pre-registered suppliers to participate in the sourcing process at no cost.
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