BRASS Business Guide - OPERATIONS RESEARCH & SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

This division centers on the management aspect of the production of goods and services. Topics include operations strategy, product and service development, supply chain management, project and quality management as well as various other issues dealing with operations.

A survey issued and compiled by the U.S. Census that gathers information on all U.S. manufacturing establishments. Offers aggregate data relevant to business operations.

A "leading professional association for supply chain and operations management." Offers research, news and opportunities for learning and professional development, including APICS certification.

A source of insight to different angles on pressing issues in Business Operations Management.

An organization designed to "promote Operational Research throughout Europe." This site offers news, research publications, and more related to Operations in Europe.

A leading source of operations research, management science and analytics. Offers a variety of publications, education opportunities, conferences and much more.

An organization consisting of National operations societies of over 45 countries. This site offers news and research related to international operations research.

An organization that provides information and training to operations researchers in 53 countries. Offers news, research publications, and education opportunities.

"A repository of e-prints about optimization and related topics." Offers an e-print repository and links to other optimization journals, sites, and societies.

An international professional organization representing the interests of POM professionals

This division centers on the management aspect of the production of goods and services. Topics include operations strategy, product and service development, supply chain management, project and quality management as well as various other issues dealing with operations.

Represents those involved in developments pertaining to international trade. Four key areas of focus are compliance, facilitation, safety, and security.

Association of buyers and purchasing managers. Offers certification programs, professional education in purchasing courses, other learning resources, research and more.

APICS provides research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience.

CSCMP offers information on membership, conferences and other educational opportunities, case studies, and a career center.

A leading source of operations research, management science and analytics. Offers a variety of publications, education opportunities, conferences and much more.

Largest Supply Management association in the world. Provides information about education and training, conferences and networking, certification as well as a career center and publications.

MHI provides education, networking and solution sourcing for members, their customers and the industry as a whole through various programs and events.

NIPHLE serves government and private industry specialists and promoting the importance of proper packaging and handling in solving logistics problems.

SOLE is an international professional society designed to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management. Individual members and chapters are found in 50 countries worldwide. The organization administers the Certified Professional Logistician Program and Certified Master Logistician.

An association for logistics professionals. Offers a variety of publications related to logistics, learning materials and opportunities and more.

Jointly sponsored by the Institute for Supply Chain Management and W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Free registration is required.

News, analysis and multimedia related to Logistics.

Resources related to exporting goods from the US, including trade data, research and FAQs. (formerly Export.gov)

A source of "Global supply chain solutions for the food and beverage industry." This site offers news, research and other information for logistics professionals in food industries.

IWLA supports the third-party warehousing, transportation and logistics industry and has nearly 500 member companies.

From the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech, a collection of links to logistics information including publications, practices, resources, blogs, and more

A source of news, white papers and guides for critical topics in logistics.

An internet "gateway to business logistics". Logisticsnetwork provides tools for professionals and a free answer-back service.

A transportation and Logistics directory. Also provides news on logistics and tools to assist with logistics.

The Center offers education, research and outreach programs related to logistics and supply chain management, including logistics modeling, demand management, international logistics, supply chain security, and management of transportation systems.

The National Technical Information Service serves as the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. It provides access to close to 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas.

A source of news, case studies and more for supply chain managers.

Website provides 70 Supply Chain related issues to read through as well as case studies, blogs, interviews, research, trends, newsletters, etc. Also has links to various industries that rely heavily on supply chain management.

A publication for supply chain management and logistics. Also offers case studies, tips for best practices, and other links to resources related to supply chain management.

Provides news, critical topics, guides, blogs, whitepapers and webcasts pertaining to supply chain management.

A professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain.

A leading source of suppliers, equipment, raw materials and manufacturing services.

An industrial directory and source of information on industrial and manufacturing products and services.

"The Search Engine for Manufacturers", zycon is a source for buyers and technicians looking to find manufacturing companies, distributors and more.

"The Industrial Search Engine", IndustryNet is a directory of manufacturers and suppliers.