Supply Chain Management

Institute for Supply Chain Management, ISM. Members of ISM have access to resource guides and tool kits for learning and teaching. These are topic-specific electronic " packets of information " or online links for a variety of supply management subjects such as Contact Management, Negotiation Skills, and Services Purchasing. CAPS Research. Jointly sponsored by ISM and the School of Business at Arizona State University, this site offers benchmarking studies and industry reports pertaining to supply management. Also Practix cases based on successful practices and processes at company locations. A free resource. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, CSCMP. Membership in the council provides free case studies, a toolbox for educators in supply chain management and logistics, and a SCM Educators' Conference. Non-members may purchase educational materials, including case studies designed for academics. APICS Association for Operations Management. The APICS Education and Research Foundation provides a forum for operations management research, educational programs, and curriculum development, plus an online community for interactions with chain operations management professionals. Membership required for access. Supply Chain Management (Aspen Institute Center for Business Education, February 2008). After an initial introduction to the field, this site provides links to course syllabi and notable teaching materials in supply chain management through the Beyond Grey Pinstripes and CasePlace.org websites. BeyondGreyPinstripes.org World's biggest MBA database. Offers both student and faculty resources. Teachers in any field of MBA study can access coursework, syllabi, and abstracts from peers.