Member Center

Your PMAB membership entitles you to:

The Regional Business Survey, an economic forecasting tool that mirrors the ISM Purchasing Managers Index, but limits its inquiry to companies in the greater Boston area.

The Membership Directory lists members and be sorted by first name, last name, company or country.

The List Service offers subscribers a network of expert with whom to share information and professional expertise.

Resources such as the column Ask Rich for answers to questions on supply issues, techniques or problems.

Work-related Purchasing/Business Web Sites a comprehensive list of web resources to help you leverage the web in your day to day business.

Career-related Web Sites to provide assistance in career planning.

The Library with archived membership meeting presentations

Five annual membership meetings providing educational programs on current professional trends and techniques and interaction with colleagues.

A broad selection of seminars and workshops prepare you for professional certification and provide continuing professional growth.

The Job List offers PMABoston members an effective recruitment and job search resource. It describes briefly the qualifications, requirements and contact information for open positions posted with the Association. 

Volunteer activities offer members an opportunity to develop planning and management skills in an unthreatening setting as well as providing the satisfaction of contributing to their profession.

Your ISM membership entitles you to:

Inside Supply Managememnt™, ISM's monthly magazine published exclusively for ISM members.

ISM's Report on Business® considered by many economists to be the most reliable, near-term economic barometer available today.

Discounts on exams and application for C.P.M. Professional Certification. 

The Center for Strategic Supply Studies (CAPS) jointly sponsored by ISM and Arizona State University provides members with research studies and benchmarks - free of charge.

On Line Guides  such as a bid specification database and the ISM Knowledge Center. Sourcing Decision Support tools (SDS Notebooks®) — to help you make better decisions more quickly. Over twenty spreadsheets and calculators for use with all industries.  Products and Study Materials, such as workbooks, reference books, audio and video programs Conferences and Programs such as the Annual International Purchasing Conference. 

Publications such as InfoEdge, and The Journal of Supply Management devoted exclusively to purchasing, materials and supply management research are offered at a discount to members.

Special interest Groups and Forums connect you to networks of peers in a wide variety of interest area.