The organization that provides national and institutional leadership in purchasing and materials management is:
A)APICS.
B)ISM.
C)CLM.
D)ASQ.

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The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is the leading organization in the United States for purchasing and materials management. They provide guidelines and best practices for supply chain management, as well as professional development and certification programs. APICS (The Association for Operations Management) focuses more on operations and production management, while CLM (The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals) is focused on overall supply chain management. ASQ (The American Society for Quality) is focused on quality assurance and improvement.

The Organization That Provides National and Institutional Leadership in Purchasing