ISM Press Room

Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), the global leading supply chain management association, launched the Associate Professional in Supply Management™ (APSM™) certification. Ideal for those with one to two years left in their academic career, the APSM™ certification—which is valid for five years—is the first step toward achieving the globally recognized gold-standard Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) certification.

ISM^® announced its inaugural winners for the ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer Awards, which honored 17 programs that represented 15 organizations. This global awards program recognizes organizational programs, teams and initiatives that set new standards, exceed expectations, and help notably advance the supply chain management profession.

The Institute for Supply Management^® (ISM^®) is seeking nominations for supply chain management industry leaders and innovators for its two flagship award programs, the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award and the ninth annual ISM 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars. 

(ISM^®) announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors during the Annual ISM Membership Meeting in Atlanta on August 25, 2022. Three new Board members were introduced, and three members re-committed to continuing their terms for an additional three years. The Board consists of senior business leaders representing diverse industries, whose insights and careers align with ISM’s mission to advance the supply chain management profession.