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Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
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The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the leading global authority on supply chain education, certification, and transformation. Empowering professionals and organizations, ASCM provides comprehensive resources and world-clas s training to address the ever-evolving challenges of modern supply chains. Our programs, designed by industry experts, deliver the latest insights and hands-on skills needed to drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and foster innovation across all supply chain functions. Through our commitment to excellence and continuous learning, we don’t just teach supply chain management – we shape the future of it.
Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)
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The Women in Manufacturing® Association (WiM) is a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting, and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 31,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and more than 75 countries. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function – from production to the C-Suite. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing Digital
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Manufacturing Digital connects the leading manufacturing executives of the world's largest brands. Our platform serves as a digital hub for connecting industry leaders, covering a wide range of services including media and advertising, events, research reports, demand generation, information, and data services. With our comprehensive approach, we strive to provide timely and valuable insights into best practices, fostering innovation and collaboration within the manufacturing community. Join us today to shape the future for generations to come.
ARM Institute
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The ARM Institute leads the way to a future where people and robots work together to respond to our nation’s greatest challenges and to develop and produce the world’s most desired products. The ARM Institute was created in January 2017 through Carnegie Mellon University winning the bid to create a robotics-focused Manufacturing USA Institute and now operates as a separate non-profit.
We exist to strengthen U.S. manufacturing through innovations in advanced manufacturing technology, particularly robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and prepare the workforce to work alongside these technologies. We foster collaboration between those who can create & maintain robotics with those who can leverage it for maximum economic impact. Working across industry, government, and academia, we leverage a robust ecosystem to fulfill our vision and mission.
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWA)
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Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWA) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering women in the automotive industry, supporting their growth and advancement across all career stages. Situated in the heart of the global epicenter of mobility, AWA actively raises funds to provide academic scholarships for women aspiring to enter or progress in automotive careers. With an impressive track record, as of June 2023, AWA has successfully granted scholarships to 243 deserving recipients, amounting to an outstanding total of $622,000 as of December 2023.
