Who is eligible to join NAPM-West
Georgia (NAPM-WG)?
Membership in NAPM-WG is open to anyone involved
in the purchasing or materials process, including
without limitation:
Purchasing
Purchasing Research
Value
Analysis
Inventory Control
Materials Management
Supply Chain Management, or any other activity or function
related to the purchasing or materials process.
The following individuals are also eligible:
Full-time teachers, research specialists, department
heads, directors or deans of a college, university,
or other academic institution whose academic responsibility
includes purchasing management or materials management
or other related fields or subjects.
Full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled
in an accredited community college or four-year college
or university.
Consultants in the purchasing management or materials
management fields on the condition that such person
does not solicit members of an Affiliate for consulting
engagements.
Editors, secretaries, or business managers employed
by an Affiliate.
Diverse Membership:
In principle and practice, NAPM-WG values and seeks
a diverse membership and volunteer leadership. There
are no barriers to full participation in NAPM-WG on
the basis of ethnic background, gender, creed, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Membership in NAPM-WG entitles you to:
Inside
Supply Management™ is published
exclusively for members monthly and contains articles,
case studies, and information that can be readily
applied on the job.
The Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing
ISM Report on Business is published monthly in Inside
Supply Management™. This report can be used to forecast economic changes
that affect your organization and bottom-lines.
The ISM Member Gateway
is an exclusive members-only section of ISM's website
which provides valuable access to research tools,
nationwide employment opportunities, professional
forums, and in-depth database searches.
Educational discounts
on the more than 100 annual seminars presented by ISM
and NAPM-WG.
Tuition discounts on
online courses that ISM offers on college credit
and non-credit courses over the internet.
Discounts on
educational resources. ISM offers books,
videos, self-study courses, and CD-ROMs on the continuing
education needs of purchasing professionals.
Certification.
ISM administers the Certified Purchasing Manager
(C.P.M.)
and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P)
programs. Members receive discounts on examination
fees, study materials, and application fees.
For over 80 years, the ISM
Annual International Purchasing Conference
has offered those in the purchasing and supply management
profession a forum devoted exclusively to the profession
and its needs.
Opportunities:
Membership in NAPM-WG also offers opportunities to
interact with fellow purchasing professionals during
regular meetings and local educational programs. Full
participation offers the chance to develop your leadership
potential by gaining meeting facilitation expertise,
and cultivating your networking and communication
skills.
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2007 Cost:
Distance challenged NEW Members $170.00 first year;
This breaks down into $150 plus a one time $20.00 Administrative Fee that goes to ISM
Distance challenged CURRENT Members $150 per year
Full membership NEW Members $230 first year;
This breaks down into $210 plus a one time $20.00 Administrative Fee that goes to ISM
Full membership CURRENT Members $210 per year
- How do you join?
Joining NAPM-WG takes little time and effort, and can
generate great rewards. Several methods are available...
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