Institute for Supply Management - Carolinas-Virginia

Founded in 1920 as a professional purchasing association, ISM-Carolinas-Virginia (ISM-CV) is the largest regional supply management and procurement organization in the southeastern United States, and is committed to the ongoing growth and improvement of the profession and our members. Its mission and goals include: Advancement of the profession through education in the fundamentals of production and marketing, effective methods and practices, commodities and their uses, and sources of supply and distribution. Cooperation toward the elimination of trade abuses. Collection and dissemination of beneficial information through trade publications, lectures, conventions and plant visits. Encouragement of amicable and productive relationships among industry professionals resulting in a positive environment for the exchange of ideas. Promotion of supply management and procurement as a profession in such a way as to obtain merited recognition. An affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management, ISM-CV offers members ongoing programs and activities designed to enhance their professional development through research, education and communication. Membership includes supply chain and procurement professionals and managers employed in both the private and public sectors. Because of the large geographic area (North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia) served, ISM-CV has established chapters throughout the region, affording members easy access to professional development and networking opportunities. Chapter membership is included with regular membership in ISM-CV.