Chapter Resources
These online resources can help further your skills as a professional.
Associations
Institue for Supply Management
The Institute of Supply Management home page. Tons of great stuff for members including articles, jobs, speakers, consultants, seminars etc.
Associations & Affiliate Sites
National Contract Management Association
Information about membership, job referral, certification and related links.
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to helping governments buy.
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Business Related Links for Indiana
Access Indiana
The gateway to information about Indiana.
Indiana Commission on Public Forms
Catalog of State forms.
CONEXUS Indiana
Conexus Indiana is focused on issues like workforce development, exploring new market opportunities and building research and supplier networks to help Indiana manufacturing and logistics firms succeed.
City of Indianapolis
Access to City of Indiana and Marion County Departments and Agencies.
Minority/Small Business
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council
The primary mission of the Mid-States MSDC is to promote and cultivate successful minority enterprises within the Central Illinois, Indiana and Eastern Missouri business communities. The Mid-States MSDC serves as an advocate for the economic well-being and growth of certified MBEs, while also providing a direct connection for corporations who are committed to purchasing products and services from Mid-States MSDC-certified MBEs.
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
A site whose sole purpose is to provide a link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. Site has a database that lists over 15,000 certified minority-owned businesses.
National Minority Business Council (NMBC)
An umbrella organization of small businesses located both nationally and internationally. Have a business referral service through which they can supply corporate and government buyers with contacts of minority or woman-owned businesses.
National Association for Women Business Owners
Founded in 1975, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 9 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.
Reference Materials
Producer Price Indexes
Price indexes covering many years for over 10,000 items sorted by SIC code or major commodity groupings. A great source of data to compare with your own material price index or to use in price/cost analysis.
Manufacturing Industry Research Desk
A compilation of tools and resources available on the Web to assist you in research. Tools include a 13-step process of research basics that gives you tips about the best way to do research online.
ISO Online
This site is a resource for standards such as ISO 9000, ANSI and DIN. Electrical and electronic standards are not covered.
Outsourcing Institute Forum
Association founded in 1993 for objective, independent information on the strategic use of outside resources. For the site to provide useful information, you need to become registered as a member of the institute.
CNN Money
This site contains COMEX and NYMEX data for gold, silver, platinum, livestock, meat, petroleum and lumber. You can also access CNN data on currencies, interest rates, technology stocks and other U.S. stock market data.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
The North American Industry Classification System will provide common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The new system will replace what has commonly been known as industry SIC codes.
Recycler's World
A site that is basically an online list of want ads advertising scrap metals that are either available or wanted. You can post an ad in 4 categories of metal: Iron and Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Precious Metals and Exotic Metals.
Advanced Manufacturing Research
Helping clients make informed decisions critical to managing the total Manufacturing Enterprise.
The Dismal Scientist
Resource of economic indicators, including the monthly NAPM survey.
Lionheart Publishing
The latest manufacturing trends and resource management information on the WWW.
Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence
United States Navy reports of Best Manufacturing Practices designed to improve competitiveness.
Price Watch Network
A search engine covering nationwide street prices on computer components.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Great place for financial data of public companies.
STAT-USA
Online sources of information from the Federal Gov't. Includes international trade information.
Standard Industrial Classification Search
Great place for getting SIC codes. Found by our past President Ray Robinson. Searchable by putting in the item description.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vast amounts of economic data related to material prices and labor both domestically and internationally. Includes the Consumer and Producer Price indexes.
Directories
stknet.com
Electronic component search page that presently does not charge.
Super Pages
Contains a number of great features for locating businesses across the U.S. Database has 5,000 yellow page directories to locate any business websites. Can create full-color drawing maps and directions (up to 200 miles) from any address or zip code.
netCOMPONENTS
Database of over 300 electronics distributors. Must be a registered member to use the site ($45.00 USD/month). Gives you access to a distributor's inventory and allows you to see what quantity of a specific part the distributor will have on hand.
Mectronic
A centralized search engine to hi-tech manufacturers of electronics and electrical, mechanical products and services. Search by manufacturer, product or service. Can send an RFP to one or multiple suppliers. The site is free.
Metal Suppliers Online
Excellent site for finding metals suppliers. To access their database of over 2,500 suppliers, you need to purchase a subscription to MSO Plus for $300. A non-registered user has access to 75 suppliers.
The Chemical Industry
Links for buyers in the chemical industry. Alphabetical listing of about 100 chemical companies with sites on the Web, links to chemical-related periodicals (Cyberchem News, Chemistry Week) and other links of interest pertaining to the chemical-industry.
Steelynx
Links to many steel-making companies and steel-related web sites. The categories include heat-treating, steel/scrap recycling and stainless and specialty steels.
ChemExpo
The virtual trade show for the chemical industry. Buyers can search 2,000 chemical companies and do business with them online. The site also provides access to forums for those interested in chemical-related discussions.
BioNetwork
Manufacturing Marketplace
We're one of the Internet's most comprehensive sites tailored to engineering, design, purchasing, logistics and distribution professionals.
U.S. General Services Administration
The Federal Government's publication of government policies from approved per-diem rates for travel on government business, to the reimbursement rate on privately-owned vehicles.
The Thomas Register
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers. Can do free searches after registering.
VerticalNet
Creator and operator of vertical trade communities.
International
S. Import & Export Statistics
Good place to find target countries for global sourcing.
International Chamber of Commerce
Contains the ICC's international arbitration rules and information on its publications, services and products that include a model contract for the international sale of goods.
Corporate Information
Information about companies from around the world.
The Universal Currency Converter
Easy to use currency converter.
Asian Sources Online
50,000 suppliers searchable by country, product or supplier. Includes a great deal of other information related to Asian Sourcing.
The World Clock
The Time Now is a reliable tool providing accurate (US network of cesium clocks) synchronized time in all the cities of the world.
Periodicals for Purchasing/Supply Management
Ziff Davis
Publishers of PC Week, PC Magazine and many others, is a great site for product evaluations, articles on PC related issues.
Purchase On-Line
Grainger
This is the very user-friendly site of the well-known business-to-business distributor.
Office Depot
The online arm of the nationwide office supply chain, this site allows you to purchase your supplies via the Internet. Payment is either COD or by credit card and they offer next-day delivery at no charge.
Software/Systems for Puchasing
c|net Online
A daily source for computer news and information with a link to tons of shareware.
Commerce Net
An industry consortium for companies using, promoting and building electronic commerce solutions on the Internet.
IS Journals
Selection of business and technology magazines and journals relating to the information technology filed.
PurchasingNet
American Tech, intranet/internet solutions for online Purchasing & Requisitioning. Online demo and also list of top 10 Purchasing Web Sites.
Microsoft Corporation
Everything you need to find related to Microsoft.
Transportation
Federal Express
Track your packages as they travel to their destination.
UPS
You can track your UPS packages online.