About ISM

Advancing Supply Chain Excellence

Your work shapes what’s possible in supply chain, and ISM is here to help you take it further.

As part of a global community, you gain access to the insights, credentials, and connections that move your career and your organization forward. From building in-demand skills to staying ahead of market shifts, ISM helps you lead with confidence.

For more than 110 years, ISM has defined the profession and supported the people driving it. Today, we continue to connect and empower supply chain professionals with the clarity, community, and expertise needed to succeed—wherever your career takes you.

About ISM:

Over 100 Years of Excellence in Supply Management

ISM is the world's first professional association for supply chain — founded in 1915, before the term 'supply chain' was widely used. We didn't enter this profession. We helped shape it.

Today, we're a community of 200,000+ professionals in more than 100 countries — early-career practitioners building credentials, experienced leaders seeking strategic insight, and organizations developing their procurement teams that drive their business forward. What connects us is a shared belief that supply chain is strategic work that deserves world-class support.

Our Mission:

Connect and empower the global supply chain community to advance individual and organizational success.