Membership in SOLE sets you apart from the norm. It shows that you are a pro-active, results-oriented individual who wants to be on the leading edge of your profession. It demonstrates commitment to personal and professional growth and says that you have empowered yourself to be a Leader in your field. What better way to make your mark on the worldwide Logistics community? When you make a commitment to join SOLE you make a commitment to yourself. The benefits of SOLE membership are your building blocks for a great future.

Professional Development

• New Technologies and Best Logistics Practices Membership in SOLE entitles you to a role in shaping the future of your chosen profession. Take an active role in promoting current initiatives like:

• Performance Based Supportability - reducing the cost of ownership by design

• Reverse Logistics Management - utilizing logistics to develop, implement and sustain eco-efficient business practices that create multi profit-cycles for products

• Outstanding Seminars and Workshops Only SOLE offers training across the entire spectrum of logistics; many programs in cooperation with renown educational institutions.

• Bi-monthly Journal - Theme issues explore the hottest topics in your areas of expertise.

• Two Annual International Logistics Conferences with Exhibitions - Learn from and network with the world's leading logistics professionals.

• Special Interest Conferences - Hone the skills required for your area of expertise or explore new areas of interest.

• Accreditation Program - SOLE's CPL program is the only internationally recognized professional logistics certification. Recertification requirements continuously validate your expertise and elevate the designation's recognition in industry.

• Professional Career Counseling - Learn how to "package" your strengths to compete in a dynamic job market.

• Member Bookstore - Enjoy significant discounts on a wide variety of business and industry publications

• Application Divisions - Join one or more of SOLE's 8 special interest groups to focus your development in your area(s) of interest.

Peer Recognition

• Publish - SOLE offers ample opportunity to publish journal articles, monographs or technical papers and presentations

• Speak and Teach - Join SOLE's Speakers Bureau and share your knowledge and expertise at local (chapter) or national meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops.

• Leadership - Distinguish yourself as a leader in your profession by Participating in SOLE management. Opportunities abound at the local, national and international levels.

• Awards - Earn recognition for outstanding contribution to your industry and your society.

Career Advancement

• Resume Clearinghouse - Don't miss out on that dream job. Circulate your resume to more than 30 firms per month - free of charge.

• Classified Listings - Put yourself in the global marketplace by advertising on SOLE's web site.

• Job Recruitment Services - Professionals help you find the right job, in the right place for the right salary.

• Global Logistics Network - Members helping members. The Global Logistics Network reaches out across the worldwide logistics community to bring its combined knowledge to your fingertips.