Purchasing and supply management have come a long way over time. Supply management is now defined by the Institute of Supply Management as “the identification, acquisition, access, positioning and management of resources an organization needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives.” It includes thought processes and actions that add value and contribute to the profitability of the business.

If the purpose of an organization’s strategy is to provide direction (e.g., preserving the organization’s profitability or taking and sustaining competitive advantage), then the role of supply management needs to be aligned with those goals and objectives by being embedded up, down and across the entire business processes of the enterprise.” - James D. Wood, “Realizing a Supply Management Infrastructure”, Inside Supply Management, December 2003.

The EDA University Center will assist businesses in their supply chain management efforts by providing expertise and resources to improve this function in their business so they can be more effective and efficient in the future. Please contact the EDA University Center at 715-232-5023 for additional information on how we can help you with your supply chain management needs.

Training and Seminars

Supply Chain Management Resources
1. ISM Institute for Supply Management Web Site - The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. Formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) ... © Copyright 2004. Institute for Supply Management; All Rights Reserved. ... www.ism.ws

2. Wisconsin Procurement Institute Web Site - The Wisconsin Procurement Institute is a nonprofit organization established in 1987 to bridge the gap for Wisconsin companies interested in supplying their products and or services to federal, ... www.wispro.org

3. The Journal of Supply Chain Management, A Global Review of Purchasing and Supply - The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. Formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) ... © Copyright 2004. Institute for Supply Management; All Rights Reserved. ... www.napm.org/Pubs/journalscm/index.cfm

4. The Forum - White Paper Series on Supply Chain Trends & Developments ... The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum is a leading research institute in partnership with industry and the ... www.stanford.edu/group/scforum

5. Cooperative Utilities Affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management - Hello and welcome to ISM-CU! We are the Cooperative Utilities affiliate of the Institute ... www.ismcu.org

6. MMTI -- Manufacturing Management & Technology Institute -- Training and consulting in lean manufacturing . . www.mmt-inst.com