Trade Associations

The American Hardware Manufacturers Association

AHMA provides a wide range of programs and services for member firms as well as the entire industry, including industry conferences, events and workshops; legislative representation in Washington; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; cost-saving programs; targeted publications; networking opportunities; and many other industry-directed services.

The American Society of Transportation & Logistics

AST&L's mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. AST&L's membership of shippers, carriers, educators, consultants and third-party logistics individuals is dedicated to continuing education and is committed to raising the professional standards in the industry.

American Trucking Associations

Over the past 75 years, American Trucking Associations has weathered countless challenges — from the early years of debating the fundamentals of the Code of Fair Competition to the eventual deregulation of the industry to the high fuel prices of today — these challenges have helped shape us as an Association and they've served to underline the importance of speaking with a unified voice.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

The CSCMP Board of Directors is responsible for voting on the mission, vision, and goals of CSCMP on an annual basis. With the board coming directly from the field of SCM, their understanding of the needs and wants of CSCMP members creates an organizational structure with the return result of CSCMP providing unparalleled service based on what is best for the supply chain professional and the advancement of their career.

Eno Transportation Foundation

The Foundation focuses on all modes of transportation, with the mission of cultivating creative and visionary leadership for the sector. They pursue this mission by supporting activities in three areas: professional development programs, policy forums, and publications.

Institute for Supply Management
(Formerly National Association of Purchasing Managers)

ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations.

National Industrial Transportation League

ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM’s membership base includes more than 40,000 supply management professionals with a network of domestic and international affiliated associations.

National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council

NASSTRAC attracts mid-to upper-level management, from manager or director of transportation management to VP of logistics or supply chain management. Many industries are also represented, including retail, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, food and beverage, and manufacturing.

Supply Chain Edge

Supply Chain Edge is a team of experienced supply chain advisors. SCE delivers improvements to key business metrics such as business growth, earnings per share, margins, return on capital, cash to cash cycle times, and expanded margins and profits to those clients they serve.

Transportation Intermediaries Association

TIA is the professional organization of the $162 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA).

Warehousing Education Research Council

Warehousing Education and Research Council is the only professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain. WERC is where distribution experts come together to share practical knowledge and professional expertise with the aim of improving both individual and industry performance.

Women's International Shipping & Trading Assocation

Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) is an international organization for women in management positions involved in maritime transportation business and related trades worldwide.

Women In Trucking Association

Women In Trucking was established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. The organization is an active group that finds opportunities to promote the accomplishments of women in the industry.