ASCM Membership

Becoming a member of ASCM is an investment in your future. A globally respected educational society, ASCM offers career-enhancing certification programs and opportunities to develop your leadership skills. When you join ASCM, you become part of a network of over 70,000 professionals. To join, you can apply online at our parent organization: ASCM. You can also call ASCM Customer Service at 1 (800) 444-2742. Their hours of operation are 6:00 am - 6:00 pm CT, Monday through Friday.

Benefits of membership

Your membership also provides you resources that are unmatched in our industry:

• SCM NOW Magazine - the award-winning magazine featuring innovative ideas and real-world strategies on operations management and supply chain.
• APICS Dictionary - the standard for terms and definitions used in the operations management field.
• The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework - defining the scope of the operations management field.
• ASCM CONNECT Community- an online forum where members can share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management
• ASCM Career Center - the online career destination for operations management professionals
• Member savings on courseware and certification exams

As a member affiliated with the ASCM Oregon Chapter, you will be kept up-to-date on our latest opportunities such as social and professional events, meetings, plant tours, and workshops.

Types of ASCM Memberships

There are two main types of ASCM Memberships available to choose from. We recommend you review the options below to see which would be better suited for your needs.

Membership Discounts

Depending on your career level or industry, you may qualify for different yearly membership rates. We have prepared a series of questions to help you determine what cost structure will best suit your current situation:

Academic professionals employed full-time at an accredited academic institution in the field of supply chain, logistics, or operations management		Academic Professional	$120
Active-Duty Military currently serving in one of the branches of the U.S., Mexican or Canadian Armed Forces		Active Military Duty
Federal Government Employees working full-time with the U.S., Mexican or Canadian Federal government or employed by a Crown Corporation in Canada or Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) in the U.S		Federal Government Employee	$120
Active full-time students at an accredited college or university receive a free annual membership.		Full-time Student	FREE
Individuals who have graduated within the last two years in a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree program from an accredited institution		Recent Graduate	$120
Individuals who are currently unemployed have two options to select from		Unemployed      Basic Unemployed w/Certification Upgrade	FREE $120

If you have any questions regarding membership discounts or if you need clarification on what rate you qualify for, you can contact us here and we'll help guide you to the most ideal member that would fit your needs.