Strategic Plan

Mission
To provide local, regional, national and international leadership in purchasing, materials and supply chain management, particularly in the areas of professional development, education, and standards of excellence.

Purpose
For the benefits of its members and of the general public, PMAB performs the following:

• Develops, sponsors, and promotes seminars, courses, and educational programs.
• Encourages, supports, and conducts purchasing and materials management (sourcing/supply) research.
• Funds and supports academic endeavors such as scholarship/grant, and internships programs.
• Facilitates the exchange of information of value and interest to purchasing, materials management and supply management practitioners.
• Publishes educational and informative materials.
• Promotes the flow of knowledge and communications by interfacing with educational institutions, other organizations, business leadership, and government officials.
• Fosters a standard of excellence including promotion of principles, practices, ethical guidelines, and certification.
• Provides quality services and support to members and customers.
• Provides opportunities for individual growth, career enhancement, and professional affiliation through involvement in the Association and advocacy of the profession.

Implementation
Annually, the Board of Directors reviews the plan and its objectives, sets goals by strategic element/focus area, and determines the organization required to achieve the intent of the plan.

STRATEGIC ELEMENTS

Membership
In principle and in practice, PMAB values and seeks a diverse membership. Individual viewpoints and contributions are pursued and respected. There are no barriers to full participation in PMAB on the basis of ethnic background, gender, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Professional Recognition
Education and professional recognition are essential elements of PMAB's mission. The Association consistently develops and offers dynamic educational programs which provide quality training in purchasing, materials management, logistics and supply management. PMAB programs strive to be flexible, timely, and relevant to the educational and training needs of the membership and the profession.

Certification
PMAB is committed to increasing participation in the CPSM, C.P.M. and A.P.P. certification programs.

Research
PMAB supports research in purchasing, materials management, logistics and supply management fields. Through alliances with educational institutions; support of CAPS and others who participate in research in the purchasing/logistics field, PMAB augments the visibility and professional knowledge of its members.

Communication
Optimizing communications with our members, ISM, ISM affiliates, other associations and materials management practitioners in the public and private sector as well as with the broader business community is vital to PMAB's success. Through its staff, board of directors, committees and members, PMAB endeavors to be an advocate for the needs and interests of the profession.

Membership meetings, electronic correspondence, letters, flyers, the Job List and a Web page (www.pmaboston.org) are PMAB's primary communication links to its membership. The Regional Survey of Business Conditions is an economic forecast published for members as well as the business community, particularly economists, forecasters, and the press.

International
PMAB is the local affiliate for most ISM international members and, as such, has a unique opportunity to dialog with a global cadre of purchasing professionals. PMAB strives to offer its members a cosmopolitan view of world-class purchasing, and fosters an understanding of international commerce through membership meeting and educational programs.

Resources
Responsibility for the success of the Association and its mission rests in multiple groups: the board of directors, staff, committees and members. PMAB values the effort, knowledge and commitment of all volunteers and staff, and organizes itself to maintain continuity, encourage participation and maximize efficiency.

Leadership
PMAB's strength is the professionalism and diversity of its membership and the skills of its staff. The Association is committed to creating maximum opportunities for volunteers' and members' professional growth within available financial and human resources.