Speaker: Mr. Tony Wai, Director of ISM China

Topic: ISM China -- connecting real-world supply management with advanced academic study

Abstract:  ISM is a world-leading professional association in supply management for a century, with over 40000 purchasing and supply chain practitioner sharing best operational practices over 70 countries.  As a China affiliate, we aim to bridge local practice to global references and processes, thus enhancing Chinese professional capability and supply chain efficiency, strengthening China supply power.  This presentation will share information about resources from both global ISM and ISM China to explore collaboration value which connects Advanced academic studies and the real world professional practices.  Reference with similar CAPS collaboration in US between ISM and Arizona State University will also be presented.

ISM-China is a non-profit association affiliated with the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) , the largest professional association in the world for purchasing and supply management with more than 40,000 members in 70 countries.  ISM-China member consist of middle and senior leaders from multinational companies operating in China, representing an elite group with strong international management know-how in ombination with China/Asia business expertise.  Our mission is to lead the profession and create value for corporate supply management functions through facilitation, benchmarking, practice sharing, competency development and networking.