Global Supply Chain Management: Organizations & Associations

Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) - The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) helps members to explore lean thinking and other enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network to advance their careers and improve the competitiveness and overall value of their organizations

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) – A global network of professionals powering procurement and supply so our societies can thrive.

Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) - IBF is a membership organization recognized worldwide as the premier full-service provider of demand planning, forecasting, business analytics, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)/ IBP (Integrated Business Planning) education, benchmarking research, corporate training, e-Learning, professional certification, world-class conferences, and advisory services. 

International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) – The overriding mission of ISSSP is to advance the discipline and practice of Lean Six Sigma.

MHI – MHI is the nation's largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association delivering the latest knowledge, industry leadership, and market access for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

Project Management Institute (PMI) – PMI is a global project management organization connecting members through live events, learning seminars, and an online community.

Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) - Global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation, and leadership.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) - CSCMP's ongoing mission is to advance the supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing the world’s supply chain management professionals throughout their careers.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) - Institute for Supply Management^® (ISM^®) is the first and largest not-for-profit professional supply management organization worldwide. 

International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) -  IWLA represents the interests of warehouse-based third-party logistics providers across North America offering advocacy, business services, networking, and specialized education for warehouse owners, executives, and operators.

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) – NAM is a membership organization for manufacturers and manufacturing providing news and intelligence about the industry and helping members innovate and advance.

Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) - The Reverse Logistics Association is the only authoritative body for best practices related to reverse logistics. The RLA offers information, research, solutions, and facilitates networking introductions for manufacturers, retail companies, and third-party providers.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Professional body for everyone who works in supply chain, logistics, and transport.

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (FCBF) - The FCBF is the Florida trade association for industry professionals; the association educates managers and staff to thrive in their businesses while keeping up-to-date with changing regulations, and advocates for the industry at the state and federal levels.

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) – IANA represents the combined interests of the intermodal freight transportation industry.

Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) – The Lean Enterprise Institute conducts research and shares practical information that advances lean thinking and practice.

National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) – NITL is the oldest and largest freight transportation association working to engage all industry sectors to develop a modern, safe, and efficient freight transport system that meets our country’s commercial needs both domestically and internationally.

Warehouse Education and Research (WERC) – WERC is a professional organization focusing on warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment.