For those involved in the logistics industry, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) provides professional development and networking opportunities to enhance both companies and careers. CSCMP is a national and international organization that provides a global perspective on supply chains. It provides networking, education and leading-edge research via an online member directory, an online library, publications and quarterly updates. “This is one of the top organizations for logistics and professional development,” said Joanne Kazmierski, JAXPORT’s Manager of Community Outreach and Environmental Advocacy. “CSCMP also provides industry tours of different business partners and funds scholarships.” “You will always take away from our events valuable information while building and maintaining relationships with professionals in all levels of supply management and related industries,” said Debbie McDowell, President of the Jacksonville chapter of CSCMP. The Jacksonville Roundtable, a service to CSCMP members in Northeast Florida, has several events scheduled for the coming months that bring pertinent topics and information to members: • Presentation of the findings of the State of Florida International Research Report, Jan. 11, 2011 • “Financial Investment in Transportation” presentation, Feb. 8, 2011 • “Military Logistics – Regional Economic Impact” presentation, March 8, 2011 • Tour of Second Harvest North Florida, March 29, 2011 • “Human Resource Experts in Logistics” presentation, April 12, 2011 • Carnival cruise ship tour, May (details to be announced) For more information about regional events and membership, please visit www.cscmp.org and select the local chapter, call 904-219-6666 or email cscmpjax@hotmail.com.