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.
 

Cost:
Distance challenged (Without Meals) NEW Members $180.00 first year;
This breaks down into $160 plus a one time $20.00 Administrative Fee that goes to ISM

Distance challenged CURRENT Members $160 per year

Full membership (With Meals) NEW Members $240 first year;
This breaks down into $220 plus a one time $20.00 Administrative Fee that goes to ISM

Full membership CURRENT Members $220 per year

Payments can be made by credit card, check or Paypal.
 

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