The Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) is the national body representing the Purchasing and Supply Management profession in Sri Lanka. It is incorporated by Act of Parliament. ISMM conducts training programmes for different levels and the examination qualifications are recognized by the Ministry of Public Administration. Apart from training programmes, ISMM also conducts Trade Testing for Stores personnel and undertakes assignments in drafting and updating of Stores Procedures, Warehouse layout / Warehouse reorganization etc. to Government and Private Sector Organizations.
It is hoped that organisations in the Public and Private sectors will take full advantage of the special training facilities provided by this Institute, which is specifically directed to the advancement of Purchasing, Supply and Materials Management in Sri Lanka. Details of the above captioned course are as shown below :-
Objective : To provide an understanding of Management Principles and practice, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Materials Handling and Stores Procedures for the persons engaged in the field of Materials Management.