March 2012 marks ISM-Fort Worth's recognition of the importance of the supply management profession.  Each March, ISM-Fort Worth joins with other supply management associations worldwide to bring attention to the influential role supply professionals bring to all business sectors. 

ISM-Fort Worth, Inc. is an affiliate of the world's largest supply management association, Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM). Members meet regularly for professional development, education, networking and career development.

ISM defines supply management as the identification, acquisition, access, positioning, and management of resources and related capabilities the organization needs or potentially needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives. Components included under the supply management umbrella are: purchasing/procurement; strategic sourcing; logistics; quality; inventory control; materials management; warehousing; transportation/traffic/shipping; disposition/investment recovery; distribution; receiving; packaging; product/service development and manufacturing supervision.