What is ISM?
The Integrated Supply Management program was established in 1992 with the goal of providing a unique and relevant curriculum that would provide students with the best preparation possible for careers in supply chain management. A core concept in the development of the program was the critical role that business professionals could provide in identifying the skills and abilities that a graduate needs to be able to immediately contribute to an organization’s success. A research program was conducted to identify what was required for a “curriculum for the 21st century.” This study produced two results: a unique undergraduate program in supply managagement that combined business and engineering courses, and an executive council that is actively involved in continuously improving the program. One result of the input from the business community is the inclusion of information technology into the curriculum. The strong relationship with the business community has also lead to a program where
The International Safety Management (ISM) Code is the International Standard for Safe Management and Operation of Ships and Pollution Prevention. The 1998 and 2002 mandatory implementation milestones of the ISM Code marked a major breakthrough for the maritime shipping industry. For the first time ever, companies and their management ashore were brought into the statutory compliance equation involving safety and environmental management systems. The focus on the vital ship-shore link had been established under the objectives and terms of the ISM Code. Recognising that no two shipping companies are exactly the same, the ISM Codes very intentions and content offer wide latitudes to operators toward meeting the requirements of maritime rules and regulations. One of the primary objectives of the ISM Code emphasises the concept of continuous improvement, thereby integrating a dynamism leading to safer and cleaner seas in the future.
Institute Service Management (ISM) is a goal-oriented organization for research, advice and training in the sectors of tourism, hospitality, retail, education, care, government and business to business service providers. In partnership with Stenden university we have developed vast resources of information, extensive networks and specialized knowledge in various sectors and disciplines.
