Membership

What Does Membership in NAPM-Central Illinois, Inc. offer?

Monthly evening educational events from September through May which offer networking and interaction with fellow supply management professionals.
Annual full-day continuing education seminars on current supply management topics.
The opportunity to enhance leadership skills by participating in committee and board activities and by facilitating meetings.
On-site visits to local plants and companies that explore a variety of supply management operations.
Access to guest speakers who are recognized professionals in their fields.
Monthly newsletter (September-May) that features current announcements and information regarding NAPM-Central Illinois, Inc.
Automatic membership in the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), the largest supply management association in the world.
Access to the entire ISM website which offers a vast array of information on supply management topics, educational resources, professional forum groups, and more.
Access to the ISM Career Center, a valuable online resource to job seekers and employers seeking qualified candidates.
Member publications including the monthly Inside Supply Management magazine and access to the monthly Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Report on Business.

Who are the Members of NAPM-Central Illinois, Inc.?

Approximately 120 supply management professionals from a wide range of industries - manufacturing to health care to insurance to education - are members of NAPM-Central Illinois, Inc. The membership covers a large geographic area of central Illinois - from Galesburg in the western part of the state to Danville and the Indiana border in the east, to the Chicago suburbs south to Springfield.

Who Can Join?

Anyone involved in the purchasing or materials process, including (without limitation) purchasing, purchasing research, value analysis, inventory control, materials, supply-chain management, or consulting.
A full-time teacher of, or researcher into, purchasing or materials management.
An undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time in an accredited college or university.

What does it cost?

First time membership to NAPM-Central Illinois, Inc. is $160.00. Thereafter, $135.00 is invoiced annually in November of each calendar year.

Apply online at www.ism.ws!