Antitrust Compliance Enforcement

By enforcing strict antitrust policies and ethical conduct guidelines across meetings, programs, and governance, organizations ensure legal integrity and fair industry competition, because proactive compliance prevents anti-competitive behavior and builds trust among members and regulators. This strategy involves institutionalizing antitrust compliance through formal policies, staff and legal oversight, and structured meeting protocols to eliminate discussions on pricing, market allocation, or collusion. It distinguishes itself from other compliance strategies by focusing specifically on preventing collective anti-competitive actions within industry associations, particularly in contexts involving networking, research, and professional development.

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organizations running this strategy · 2

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

CPSM Certification Pilot Program INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Provides early access to updated CPSM exams through a pilot program that includes digital prep materials, exam registration, reduced retake fees ($125), and one retake option per exam available through December 20, 2026. Results are released 4–6 weeks after testing.
CPSM Certification Program INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification, which validates expertise in sourcing, supplier relationships, operations, technology, and strategic leadership. The program includes exam development informed by global practitioners and subject matter experts to align with evolving supply chain practices.
Conferences and Events for Supply Management Professionals INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
direct service
Hosts annual conferences and exclusive events, such as ISM World and ExecIn, for procurement and supply chain professionals and senior leaders. These events provide industry insights, high-level discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and allow participants to earn continuing education hours.
Conferences and Events for Supply Management Professionals INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
direct service
Hosts annual conferences and exclusive events, such as ISM World and ExecIn, for procurement and supply chain professionals and senior leaders. These events cover all aspects of the supply chain profession, provide industry insights, facilitate high-level discussions, and offer strategic networking opportunities.
Event-Based Professional Development and Recognition INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Supports professional growth by enabling attendees to earn continuing education hours (CEH) for recertification, offering platforms for personal branding through speaking and panel opportunities, and providing complimentary registration to speakers as recognition. Conference agendas are shaped through submission reviews to reflect key innovations in the field.
Professional Certification in Supply Management INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification, which validates competencies in various aspects of supply chain management. This includes developing exams and study materials based on input from global practitioners and offering pilot programs for updated exams with digital prep materials and reduced retake fees.
Professional Certification in Supply Management (CPSM) INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Offers the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification, which validates competencies across various aspects of supply chain management. This includes developing exams and study materials based on input from global practitioners and subject matter experts, and running pilot programs for updated exams.
Professional Conferences and Events INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
direct service
Hosts annual and recurring conferences including ISM World (2026–2028), ExecIn, and other events focused on strategic supply chain topics, offering industry insights, executive-level discussions, and networking opportunities for supply management professionals.
Professional Development through Event Participation INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Offers opportunities for professionals to build their personal brand, gain networking opportunities, and earn continuing education hours (CEH) for recertification by participating as speakers or presenters at events and conferences. The organization also reviews submissions to shape conference agendas.
Professional Development through Speaking Engagements INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Offers professionals opportunities to build their personal brand and network by speaking at events, contributing to the conference agenda, and participating in presentations and panel discussions, with complimentary registration for speakers.
Research on Supply Chain Economics and Tariffs INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
research
Conducts research and publishes findings on the economic impact of tariffs on U.S. companies and taxpayers, including how businesses adapt their sourcing patterns, supplier contracts, and inventory management in response to these tariffs.
Research on Supply Chain Impact INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
research
Conducts research and publishes findings on the economic impact of supply chain factors, such as tariffs, on U.S. companies and taxpayers, and how businesses respond to these changes.
Supply Management Training Programs INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Provides training programs, such as the Supply Management Core Bundle, to enhance the skills and knowledge of supply management professionals.
Supply Management Training Programs INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
capacity building
Delivers professional training programs such as the Supply Management Core Bundle, scheduled for April 21–23, 2026, designed to build foundational and advanced competencies in supply chain management.
Tariff Impact Research and Analysis INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT
research
Conducts and publishes research on the economic impact of tariffs, estimating $185 billion in additional costs to U.S. companies and taxpayers in the current year, and reporting that 72% of businesses altered sourcing, 52% renegotiated contracts, and 49% front-loaded inventory in response.
Advocacy for the Self-Storage Industry ARIZONA SELF-STORAGE ASSOCIATION INC
advocacy
Represents the interests of its members on legislative issues impacting Arizona's self-storage industry.
Information Dissemination ARIZONA SELF-STORAGE ASSOCIATION INC
direct service
Distributes information on association activities, industry trends, legal, management, and operational issues through its eNewsletter, website, and a digital newsletter. It also provides members with a print copy of MSM magazine.
Information Dissemination ARIZONA SELF-STORAGE ASSOCIATION INC
direct service
Distributes information on association activities, industry trends, and articles on legal, management, and operational issues through its eNewsletter, website, and a print copy of MSM magazine.