Professional Associations Hot Links

Professional Associations Hot Links

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American Hardware Manufacturers Association At the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, our mission is to be the world's leading resource on and about the U.S. manufacturing segment of the worldwide consumer hardware/home improvement marketplace. The American Hardware Manufacturers Association is a trade service organization headquartered in Schaumburg, IL USA. Our members include U.S. hardware producers, manufacturers' agents and industry trade publications. AHMA provides a broad spectrum of programs for its members and the entire industry, including educational opportunities; legislative representation; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; targeted publications; and many other industry directed services. It also promotes the products or services of a number of member benefit vendors who present cost-containment opportunities to the Association's members.

American Institute of Chemical Engineers The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, was founded in 1908. AIChE is a professional association of more than 50,000 members that provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering profession. Its members are creative problem-solvers who use their scientific and technical knowledge to develop processes and design and operate plants to make useful products at a reasonable cost. Chemical engineers are also at the forefront of research to assure the safe and environmentally-sound manufacture, use, and disposal of chemical products. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs throughout the world.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects. ASQ has more than 117,000 individual and 1,100 corporate sustaining members worldwide.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE members come from all disciplines of civil engineering, from all types of environments, and from all over the world. With benefits geared to meet the high standards of professionalism, ASCE strives to cater to each member's needs.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Link to the ASME Website for the Midlands

ASME Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000.
The Society conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.

Georgia Tech Logistics Institute The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech (TLI) is leading the way with pioneering research and education programs in supply chain, transportation, and e-logistics. TLI's logistics mission is three-fold: It begins with groundbreaking research that is creating the next generation of logistics knowledge. The Institute's curriculum and more than 30 professional courses reflect this new knowledge, which is applied to the real world through joint industry/academic practice.

Institiute of Supply Chain Management Formerly known as NAPM, or the National Association of Purchasing Managers, this association is charged with advancing the purchasing and supply management professions through education and development.

Institute of Industrial Engineers IIE is the world’s largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering. With more than 17,000 members and 150 chapters worldwide, IIE’s primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership, which includes undergraduate and graduate students, entry-level engineers, engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries, engineering managers, and engineers in education, research, and government.

Material Handling Institute of America The scope of MH10 is as follows: "To facilitate freight movement within transporation and distribution systems by providing standards for transport-packages and unit-loads, including their dimensions, definitions, terminology, coding, labeling, and performance criteria; and to represent the United States' interests within the scope of ISO/TC 122."

National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers was organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1954. The Association was originally identified as the Sporting Goods Jobbers Association. In 1962 the name was officially changed, and manufacturers and reps were invited to join as Associate members. Today the NASGW is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps who are primarily involved with fishing, hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories.

National Association of Wholesalers - Distributors The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is the Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the wholesale distribution industry. NAW is active in these areas: government relations and political action; research and education; and group purchasing. In addition to NAW, the association operates the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action Committee, the Distribution Research & Education Foundation, and the NAW Service Corporation.

NAW encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations, representing virtually all products that move to market via wholesaler-distributors; Approximately 50 regional, state, and local wholesale distribution associations; Approximately 40,000 wholesale distribution companies, most of which belong to one or more of NAW's national, regional, state, and local associations; and 85,000 wholesale distribution company personnel.

National Electronics Distributors Association Welcome to the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA). NEDA is a not-for-profit trade association. We represent companies involved in the supplier authorized distribution of electronic components, computer and computer peripheral components and test, measurement and control equipment parts and their manufacturer-suppliers.

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the only engineering society that represents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines. Founded in 1934, NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the engineer image, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights at the national and state levels, publishing news of the profession, providing continuing education opportunities, and much more

National Sporting Goods Association NSGA is the world's largest sporting goods trade association. Our membership consists of retailers, dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and sales agents in the sporting goods industry. We are committed to providing members with up-to-date information. On our website you will find industry news, research, new products, as well as information about the Association's many membership services including; a discounted credit card and check authorization program, shipping, insurance and a retirement plan.

NSGA has been helping all members profit in a competitive marketplace by providing services, education and information to the industry since 1929.

Professional Societies for Electrical Engineers This is a list of professional societies and government laboratories of interest to Electrical Engineers. This document is maintained by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri - Rolla.

SOLE The International Society of Logistics SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management. SOLE was founded in 1966 as the Society of Logistics Engineers "to engage in educational, scientific, and literary endeavors to advance the art of logistics technology and management." There are over 90 SOLE chapters in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Chapters conduct technical meetings, symposia and workshops, all designed to provide the SOLE member with opportunities for professional advancement. Chapters and districts also sponsor regional technical meetings.

Uniform Code Council Inc (UCC) The mission of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., is to take a global leadership role in establishing and promoting multi-industry standards for product identification and related electronic communication. The goal is to enhance supply chain management thus contributing added value to the customer.

Voluntary Interindustry Commerce - EDI Link to the Uniform Code Council (UCC)

Warehouse Education and Resource Council The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is the professional association for those in warehousing and distribution. WERC is a not-for-profit organization with over 4,000 individual members.

Warehouse Information Network Standard Link to the WINS website

Wireless Application Protocol The Open Mobile Alliance Ltd. Has been established by the consolidation of the WAP Forum and the Open Mobile Architecture Initiative. The new Open Mobile Alliance is a group of companies and organizations, with a commitment to a shared set of principles, who have come together to drive the growth of the mobile industry. It intends to grow the market for the entire industry by removing barriers to interoperability and supporting a seamless and easy-to-use mobile experience for end users. The Open Mobile Alliance encourages competition through innovation and differentiation, while ensuring the interoperability of mobile service through the entire value chain. The supporters of the Open Mobile Alliance recognize the significant industry benefits of creating a standards organization that will include all elements of the wireless value chain, and contribute to timely and efficient introduction of services and applications to the market.

**Professional Associations Hot Links**
Click Here to Link	Brief Description
American Hardware Manufacturers Association	At the American Hardware Manufacturers Association, our mission is to be the world's leading resource on and about the U.S. manufacturing segment of the worldwide consumer hardware/home improvement marketplace. The American Hardware Manufacturers Association is a trade service organization headquartered in Schaumburg, IL USA. Our members include U.S. hardware producers, manufacturers' agents and industry trade publications. AHMA provides a broad spectrum of programs for its members and the entire industry, including educational opportunities; legislative representation; domestic and international marketing support; technology initiatives; targeted publications; and many other industry directed services. It also promotes the products or services of a number of member benefit vendors who present cost-containment opportunities to the Association's members.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers	The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, was founded in 1908. AIChE is a professional association of more than 50,000 members that provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering profession. Its members are creative problem-solvers who use their scientific and technical knowledge to develop processes and design and operate plants to make useful products at a reasonable cost. Chemical engineers are also at the forefront of research to assure the safe and environmentally-sound manufacture, use, and disposal of chemical products. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs throughout the world.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)	ANSI is a private, non-profit organization (501(c)3) that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. The Institute's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.
American Society for Quality (ASQ)	The American Society for Quality (ASQ) has been the leading quality improvement organization in the United States for more than 50 years. Its members have initiated most of the quality methods used throughout the world, including statistical process control, quality cost measurement and control, total quality management, failure analysis, and zero defects. ASQ has more than 117,000 individual and 1,100 corporate sustaining members worldwide.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)	ASCE members come from all disciplines of civil engineering, from all types of environments, and from all over the world. With benefits geared to meet the high standards of professionalism, ASCE strives to cater to each member's needs.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)	Link to the ASME Website for the Midlands
ASME	Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000. The Society conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.
Georgia Tech Logistics Institute	The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech (TLI) is leading the way with pioneering research and education programs in supply chain, transportation, and e-logistics. TLI's logistics mission is three-fold: It begins with groundbreaking research that is creating the next generation of logistics knowledge. The Institute's curriculum and more than 30 professional courses reflect this new knowledge, which is applied to the real world through joint industry/academic practice.
Institiute of Supply Chain Management	Formerly known as NAPM, or the National Association of Purchasing Managers, this association is charged with advancing the purchasing and supply management professions through education and development.
Institute of Industrial Engineers	IIE is the world’s largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering. With more than 17,000 members and 150 chapters worldwide, IIE’s primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership, which includes undergraduate and graduate students, entry-level engineers, engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries, engineering managers, and engineers in education, research, and government.
Material Handling Institute of America	The scope of MH10 is as follows: "To facilitate freight movement within transporation and distribution systems by providing standards for transport-packages and unit-loads, including their dimensions, definitions, terminology, coding, labeling, and performance criteria; and to represent the United States' interests within the scope of ISO/TC 122."
National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers	The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers was organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1954. The Association was originally identified as the Sporting Goods Jobbers Association. In 1962 the name was officially changed, and manufacturers and reps were invited to join as Associate members. Today the NASGW is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps who are primarily involved with fishing, hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories.
National Association of Wholesalers - Distributors	The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is the Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the wholesale distribution industry. NAW is active in these areas: government relations and political action; research and education; and group purchasing. In addition to NAW, the association operates the Wholesaler-Distributor Political Action Committee, the Distribution Research & Education Foundation, and the NAW Service Corporation. NAW encompasses over 100 national line-of-trade associations, representing virtually all products that move to market via wholesaler-distributors; Approximately 50 regional, state, and local wholesale distribution associations; Approximately 40,000 wholesale distribution companies, most of which belong to one or more of NAW's national, regional, state, and local associations; and 85,000 wholesale distribution company personnel.
National Electronics Distributors Association	Welcome to the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA). NEDA is a not-for-profit trade association. We represent companies involved in the supplier authorized distribution of electronic components, computer and computer peripheral components and test, measurement and control equipment parts and their manufacturer-suppliers.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)	The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the only engineering society that represents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines. Founded in 1934, NSPE strengthens the engineering profession by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the engineer image, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights at the national and state levels, publishing news of the profession, providing continuing education opportunities, and much more
National Sporting Goods Association	NSGA is the world's largest sporting goods trade association. Our membership consists of retailers, dealers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and sales agents in the sporting goods industry. We are committed to providing members with up-to-date information. On our website you will find industry news, research, new products, as well as information about the Association's many membership services including; a discounted credit card and check authorization program, shipping, insurance and a retirement plan. NSGA has been helping all members profit in a competitive marketplace by providing services, education and information to the industry since 1929.
Professional Societies for Electrical Engineers	This is a list of professional societies and government laboratories of interest to Electrical Engineers. This document is maintained by the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri - Rolla.
SOLE The International Society of Logistics	SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management. SOLE was founded in 1966 as the Society of Logistics Engineers "to engage in educational, scientific, and literary endeavors to advance the art of logistics technology and management." There are over 90 SOLE chapters in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Chapters conduct technical meetings, symposia and workshops, all designed to provide the SOLE member with opportunities for professional advancement. Chapters and districts also sponsor regional technical meetings.
Uniform Code Council Inc (UCC)	The mission of the Uniform Code Council, Inc., is to take a global leadership role in establishing and promoting multi-industry standards for product identification and related electronic communication. The goal is to enhance supply chain management thus contributing added value to the customer.
Voluntary Interindustry Commerce - EDI	Link to the Uniform Code Council (UCC)
Warehouse Education and Resource Council	The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is the professional association for those in warehousing and distribution. WERC is a not-for-profit organization with over 4,000 individual members.
Warehouse Information Network Standard	Link to the WINS website
Wireless Application Protocol	The Open Mobile Alliance Ltd. Has been established by the consolidation of the WAP Forum and the Open Mobile Architecture Initiative. The new Open Mobile Alliance is a group of companies and organizations, with a commitment to a shared set of principles, who have come together to drive the growth of the mobile industry. It intends to grow the market for the entire industry by removing barriers to interoperability and supporting a seamless and easy-to-use mobile experience for end users. The Open Mobile Alliance encourages competition through innovation and differentiation, while ensuring the interoperability of mobile service through the entire value chain. The supporters of the Open Mobile Alliance recognize the significant industry benefits of creating a standards organization that will include all elements of the wireless value chain, and contribute to timely and efficient introduction of services and applications to the market.

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