Resources
Other internet sites of interest to the Purchasing and Supply Chain Professional
NAPM-Reading presents the following Internet sites that may be of help to the Purchasing/Supply Chain Professional. We will continuously be building this page to add to its value, so we welcome your additions.
NAPM-Reading in no way recommends or endorses the products or services of any of the sites listed here...
Choose from the following categories:
APICS Online
The official website of
APICS, the educational society for resource management.
ISM
The
Institute for Supply Management home page. Tons of great stuff for members
including articles, jobs, speakers, consultants, seminars etc.
National Contract Management Association
Information about membership, job referral, certification and related links.
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to helping governments buy.
New York University
The web site for the NYU Purchasing Dept. with links to Purchasing Departments of other universities.
Stocknet
Electronic component search page that presently does not charge.
GTE Super Pages
Contains a number of great features for locating businesses across the U.S. Database has 5,000 yellow page directories to locate any business websites. Can create full-color drawing maps and directions (up to 200 miles) from any address or zip code. Has access to a Lycos city guide for local information on the 450 largest cities in the U.S. Has begun a classified ads page that currently lists vehicles, computers, real estate and more for sale.
netCOMPONENTS
Database of over 300 electronics distributors. Must be a registered member to use the site ($45.00
USD/month). Gives you access to a distributor's inventory and allows you to see what quantity of a specific part the distributor will have on hand as of a specified date.
Mectronic
A centralized search engine to hi-tech manufacturers of electronics and electrical, mechanical products and services. Search by manufacturer, product or service. Can send an RFP to one or multiple suppliers. The site is free.
Metal Suppliers Online
Excellent site for finding metals suppliers. To access their database of over 2,500 suppliers, you need to purchase a subscription to MSO Plus for $300. A non-registered user has access to 75 suppliers. Metal Suppliers Online also gives you access to materials property data, covering more than 5,000 industrial metals.
The Chemical Industry
Links for buyers in the chemical industry. Alphabetical listing of about 100 chemical companies with sites on the Web, links to chemical-related periodicals
(Cyberchem News, Chemistry Week) and other links of interest pertaining to the chemical-industry.
Steelynx
Links to many steel-making companies and steel-related web sites. The categories include heat-treating, steel/scrap recycling and stainless and specialty steels.
ChemExpo
The virtual trade show for the chemical industry. Buyers can
search 2,000 chemical companies and do business with them online. The site also provides access to forums for those interested in chemical-related discussions.
TechSavvy.com
Provides a broad base of technical, engineering,
design, maintenance and procurement information for professionals across the
disciplines.
BizWeb
Companies are categorized and listed by the goods or services they provide.
ChemConnect
Provides
the only end-to-end e-commerce solution for buyers and sellers of chemicals and
plastics worldwide.
Manufacturing Marketplace
We're one of the Internet's most comprehensive sites tailored to engineering, design, purchasing, logistics and distribution professionals.
Policyworks.gov
The Federal Government's publication of government policies from approved per-diem rates for travel on government business, to the reimbursement rate on privately-owned vehicles.
PurchasingGuide
is a free service to buyers which lists over 130,000 suppliers nationwide with profiles. Buyers can search by item description, SIC codes or Federal supply codes.
The Thomas Register
Thomas Register of American Manufacturers. Can do free searches after registering.
ThomasNet.com
Free industrial marketplace containing 550,000
distributors, manufacturers and service companies in 6,000 categories searchable
by product/service, location, brand and company name.
Includes supplier catalogs, brochures and linecards. Send RFQ’s and
purchase directly from suppliers using Order Online.
VerticalNet
Creator and operator of vertical trade communities.
STAT-USA
An
agency in the Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce. Delivers vital economic, business, and international trade information
produced by the U.S. Government to you so you can make an important decision
that may affect your business, your career, your community, or your personal
finances. Fees are associated with the use of this Site.
U. S. Census Bureau
Mission:
To be the preeminent collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality
data about the people and economy of the United States.
International Chamber of Commerce
Contains the ICC's international arbitration rules and information on its publications, services and products that include a model contract for the international sale of goods.
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
You can find the text of the
C.I.S.G. (Conventions on International Sales of Goods) here.
Canadian Securities Commission
SEDAR is similar to EDGAR and is the electronic filing system for the disclosure documents of public companies and mutual funds across Canada.
Corporate Information
Information about companies from around the world
Euro Pages
A
search engine for European companies.
Thomas Register of European Manufacturers
European industrial buying guide that provides immediate access to 140,000 industrial suppliers throughout 17 European countries. Membership required
The Universal Currency Converter
Easy to use currency converter.
Asian Sources Online
50,000 suppliers searchable by country, product or supplier. Includes a great deal of other information related to Asian Sourcing.
The World Clock
Looking for more time? This site will tell you where it is still yesterday or if you are really in a hurry, where it is already tomorrow. The page is automatically reloaded every 5 minutes and tells you the time anywhere in the world.
Minority Business Development Agency
(MBDA)
A part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the MBDA has two databases, the Phoenix database and the Opportunities database, that work together to match minority companies with corporate or institutional business opportunities. Interested businesses that have an opportunity for a minority company can inquire for a list of minority companies that are eligible to partner with them.
The National Minority Supplier Development Council
(NMSDC)
A site whose sole purpose is to provide a link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses. Site has a database that lists over 15,000 certified minority-owned businesses. Their screening process ensures you are dealing with a qualified minority enterprise. You must be a member of NMSDC to access this database.
Minority Business Yellow Pages
Just like the phone yellow pages, you find these minority businesses alphabetically by category. Choose a category and you receive a listing that is alphabetical by state with the company's address, phone and fax numbers and a contact name.
World Wide Minority Business Network
Over 6,000 minority businesses listed in 150 categories by state.
National Minority Business Council (NMBC)
An umbrella organization of small businesses located both nationally and internationally. Have a business referral service through which they can supply corporate and government buyers with contacts of minority or woman-owned businesses
Diversity Information Resources
Publisher of the TRY US National Minority Business Directory. The directory lists over 7,000 minority suppliers and be purchased as a hard copy or on disk. Search by commodity or keyword (disk can also search by state/region).
Minority Business Directories
An online directory that links you to minority businesses that have their own website.
Purchasing Today
The online site for Purchasing Today.
Manufacturing Marketplace
This site leads you to the Purchasing Magazine site as well as many other trade magazine sites you may want to explore. You can also search for over 30,000 manufacturers and service companies, tradeshows, and professional organizations. The site has discussion forums with 2 specific to purchasing.
Purchasing Magazine
The online home of Purchasing Magazine.
Ziff Davis
Publishers of PC Week, PC Magazine and many others, is a great site for product evaluations, articles on PC related issues.
Corporate Express
A full-service distributor of office products serving mainly medium and large size businesses, institutions and government agencies. SyntraNet is their online catalog that can be browsed by item, category or manufacturer. Must have an account to order online. With an account you can create order templates for frequently ordered items and view listings of recently ordered items.
Grainger
This is the very user-friendly site of the well-known business-to-business distributor.
Next Level Purchasing
Next
Level Purchasing's mission is to provide high-tech tools that enable Purchasing
Departments to achieve a higher degree of success. Next Level Purchasing offers
online purchasing classes, reverse auction software, and supplier management
software. In addition, Next Level Purchasing regularly hosts purchasing seminars
and training.
Office Depot
The online arm of the nationwide office supply chain, this site allows you to purchase your supplies via the Internet. Payment is either COD or by credit card and they offer next-day delivery at no charge.
ProcureNet
A user-friendly MRO business-to-business mall that claims to be the one-stop buying solution to all your MRO buying needs. Site has over 125 suppliers offering 300,000 products in 5 areas: lab equipment and supplies, electrical equipment and supplies, industrial equipment, clinical supplies and professional services.
ProcureIT from Verian Technologies
A web-based, enterprise-wide electronic procurement and MRO solution that
automates the entire purchasing and materials management process. The
application is deployed directly to individual user desktops and gives you
complete control over all of your purchasing activity.
Manufacturing Industry Research Desk
A compilation of tools and resources available on the Web to assist you in research. Tools include a 13-step process of research basics that gives you tips about the best way to do research online. Includes links to relevant websites in the search process and also references printed sources when not available on the Web. Examples of sites listed: Census Bureau, Federal Data SIC Codes, SEC Filings, Thomas Register and many more sites for seeking information on a particular company.
ISO Online
This site is a resource for standards such as ISO 9000, ANSI and DIN. Electrical and electronic standards are not covered.
Outsourcing Institute Forum
Association founded in 1993 for objective, independent information on the strategic use of outside resources. For the site to provide useful information, you need to become registered as a member of the institute.
Money/CNN
This site contains COMEX and NYMEX data for gold, silver, platinum, livestock,
meat, petroleum and lumber. You can also access CNN data on currencies,
interest rates, technology stocks and other U.S. stock market data.
The World Bank
All information compiled by the World Bank
The North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS)
The North American Industry Classification System will provide common industry definitions for Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The new system will replace what has commonly been known as industry SIC codes. This site provides a variety of information about the upcoming changes and the surrounding business issues.
Recycler's World
A site that is basically an online list of want ads advertising scrap metals that are either available or wanted. You can post an ad in 4 categories of metal: Iron and Steel, Non-Ferrous Metals, Precious Metals and Exotic Metals. Listings are free and left on the site for 30 days. You can also buy, trade and sell other recycled materials at the site such as wood, batteries and computers.
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
You can review this site for the complete Federal Acquisition Regulations. More stuff than you ever wanted but some good procedures and definitions are
contained in FAR that could save you time if you are developing amanual.
If your firm is selling to the government this information can be helpful in
understanding their requirements.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tons of data on labor rates for various industries.
Internet Economic and Statistics Resources
The Dismal Scientist
Resource of economic indicators, including the monthly NAPM survey.
Lionheart Publishing
The latest manufacturing trends and resource management information on the WWW.
Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence
United States Navy reports of Best Manufacturing Practices designed to improve competitiveness.
Price Watch Network
A search engine covering nationwide street prices on computer components.
Securities and Exchange Commission
Great place for financial data of public companies.
STAT-USA
Online sources of information from the Federal
Gov't. Includes international trade information.
Standard Industrial Classification Search
Great place for getting SIC codes. Found by our past President Ray Robinson. Searchable by putting in the item description.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vast amounts of economic data related to material prices and labor both domestically and internationally. Includes the Consumer and Producer Price indexes.
Producer Price Indexes
Price indexes covering many years for over 10,000 items sorted by SIC code or major commodity groupings. A great source of data to compare with your own material price index or to use in price/cost analysis.
NASA Cost Estimating
Tons of helpful data, references, and links related to cost estimating.
Google
Popular Search Engine.
Netscape
Download the latest browser and other goodies from Netscape.
Lycos Search Engine
Very popular search engine.
Microsoft Explorer
Download free Microsoft Browser Explorer.
Yahoo
Popular search engine.
c|net Online
A daily source for computer news and information with a link to tons of shareware.
Global Commerce
A consortium that facilitates electronic commerce. Establishes standards for Internet commerce.
Commerce Net
An industry consortium for companies using, promoting and building electronic commerce solutions on the Internet.
Electronic Commerce Knowledge Center
The Comprehensive Online Sourcebook & Information Center for Electronic Commerce Technologies.
PurchasingNet
American Tech, intranet/internet solutions for online Purchasing & Requisitioning. Online demo and also list of top 10 Purchasing Web Sites.
Microsoft Corporation
Everything you need to find related to Microsoft.
Federal Express
Track your packages as they travel to their destination.
UPS
You can track your UPS packages online.
US Airways
This is the US Airways home page and can prove quite helpful for those who travel by air.
Companies listed in this category must be represented by at least one regular membership in ISM.
Purchasing Services Company
This Company offers a variety of purchasing services, including temporary & permanent placement of purchasing professionals.
Bendorf & Associates Purchasing Consultants
Consulting and training in all phases of purchasing, supply chain management and global sourcing for manufacturing and service organizations
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