{"id":14516,"date":"2025-04-08T03:12:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T03:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=14516"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:15:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:15:01","slug":"ism-expands-to-end-to-end-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/ism-expands-to-end-to-end-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"ISM Expands to End-to-End Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) recently announced its strategic expansion from supply management to covering end-to-end supply chain management for its global community.<\/p>\n

This significant move represents another innovative step in its 110-year organizational history, which aligns with the movement of the profession, and the evolving roles of practitioners.<\/p>\n

This expansion goes beyond ISM\u2019s core procurement focus, introducing an updated mission and vision that aligns with the changing roles and responsibilities of supply chain management professionals.<\/p>\n

ISM\u2019s new mission is to advance the strategy and practice of integrated, end-to-end supply chain management through leading edge data-driven resources, community, and education to empower individuals, create organizational value and drive competitive advantage. And its vision is to foster a prosperous, sustainable world.<\/p>\n

ISM\u2019s expansion is designed to address the evolving needs of supply chain professionals worldwide. With this broader scope, ISM aims to deliver enhanced education, resources and community support to help supply chain practitioners navigate today\u2019s complexities of modern supply chains with greater efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur expansion marks a pivotal moment in our organization\u2019s history. We are excited to lead the profession into a new era and provide the comprehensive support supply chain organizations need in today\u2019s complex supply chain environment,\u201d said ISM Chief Executive Officer Thomas W. Derry.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move underscores our commitment to continued innovation and excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u2018Our expansion marks a pivotal moment in our organization\u2019s history\u2019 \u2014 Thomas W. Derry (pictured).<\/p><\/div>\n

As the first not-for-profit supply management organization worldwide, ISM is uniquely positioned to bring its deep procurement and supply management expertise to the end-to-end supply chain. Research and practitioner focus groups confirm that as the profession and roles continue to evolve, ISM must expand its offerings to remain at the forefront of industry needs.<\/p>\n

Over the past several years, ISM has developed and introduced content and education programs that support the end-to-end supply chain functions. This expansion encompasses all key operational areas \u2014 Plan, Source, Produce, and Deliver \u2014 as outlined in ISM\u2019s Integrated Supply Chain Model. A significant area of focus has been Deliver, with rapid growth in logistics-related education and training.<\/p>\n

In addition to a Logistics and Materials Management certificate, ISM offers a variety of instructor-led and self-paced learning opportunities including:<\/p>\n