Institute for Supply Management

Institute for Supply Management
AbbreviationISM
Formation1915
TypeNon-profit
PurposeSupply management
HeadquartersTempe, Arizona
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Membership50,000+
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas W. Derry
WebsiteOfficial website

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the world's oldest and largest supply management association. Founded in 1915, the U.S.-based not-for-profit educational association serves professionals and organizations with interest in supply management, providing education, training, qualifications, publications, information, and research.

ISM serves a community of over 50,000 members in more than 100 countries. It offers three qualifications, the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD), and the Associate Professional in Supply Management (APSM), in partnership with CAPS Research.