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The American Purchasing Society offers education, certification, publications, and other resources for buyers and purchasing managers.
American Purchasing Society (APS)
P.O. Box 256
Aurora, IL, 60507-0256
Tel: (630) 859-0250
Email: propurch@propurch.com
https://www.american-purchasing.com

The Association for Supply Chain Management has information on education and certification programs.
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
1 East Erie St., Suite 525-4021
Chicago, IL, 60611-2740
Tel: (800) 444-2742
Tel 2: (773) 867-1777
Email: support@ascm.org
https://www.ascm.org/

The Institute for Supply Management offers training and certification, news and reports, events, and other resources.
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
309 W. Elliot Road, Ste. 113
Tempe, AZ, 85284-1556
Tel: (480) 752-6276
Email: membersvcs@ismworld.org
https://www.ismworld.org

The National Grocers Association provides information about retail and wholesale purchasing in the independent grocery industry.
National Grocers Association (NGA)
601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 375N
Washington, DC, 20004-3660
Tel: (202) 938-2570
Email: admin@nationalgrocers.org
https://www.nationalgrocers.org

The National Institute of Government Purchasing offers education, certification, networking opportunities, and membership benefits.
National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP)
12007 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 110
Reston, VA, 20191-3460
Tel: (800) 367-6447
Email: customercare@nigp.org
https://www.nigp.org

The mission of the National Retail Federation is "to advance the interests of the retail industry through advocacy, communications and education."
National Retail Federation (NRF)
1101 New York Ave., NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC, 20005-4269
Tel: (800) 673-4692
Email: contact@nrf.com
https://www.nrf.com

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