| Affiliate
Profile |
| A
brief synopsis of our history and purpose |
Originally
founded as the Purchasing Management Association of San Diego
in 1931, NAPM-San Diego has served the purchasing and materials
management professionals of San Diego County for over 72 years.
The local association is a not-for-profit professional educational
association, offering seminars, workshops, and meeting programs
specifically geared for the ever-changing environment of the
procurement, materials management, and planning professional.
NAPM-San
Diego is an Affiliate of the Institute
for Supply Management™ (ISM) formerly known as National
Association of Purchasing Management, a network of over 40,000
professionals in 180 affiliates nationwide. Through this network
of professionals and affiliates, members of NAPM-San Diego can
obtain the latest in professional development, literature and
references, benchmarking studies (conducted by the Center for
Advanced Purchasing Studies), and special interest groups.
Regular
members of NAPM-San Diego receive the NAPM official magazine,
Purchasing Today, as well as discounts on all NAPM and
APICS seminars and study materials.
With
over 600 members in the San Diego affiliate, NAPM-San Diego
offers its members an excellent opportunity for networking and
education. Our monthly meetings usually feature a Professional
Development Workshop on current purchasing topics and an educational
dinner meeting. Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday
of each month. Visit our dinner
meetings page for more information on these monthly
meetings or the membership
page for membership information.
NAPM
San Diego Vision Statement:
Enhance local supply chain management organizations by enabling
their professionals to attain their full potential.
NAPM
San Diego Mission Statement:
Deliver high quality educational products and services making
NAPM-SD a respected resource and forum for learning and professional
growth within San Diego’s supply chain management community.
NAPM
San Diego Fundamental Values:
Membership Fulfillment, Continuous Learning, Ethical Behavior,
Team Focus Diversity.
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