Benefits and Services

Knowledge and Information

Web Based Resources
Access to areas of the Institute website, including on line resources such as an archive of IOM journal articles and the Knowledge Bank (an A- Z of Operations Management), is only available to IOM members. Members can also access recruitment advertisements and can participate in online networking through the IOM discussion forum. 

'Operations Management' Magazine 
Operations Management journal is circulated to all members (6 issues per year) and contains technical articles, reports and case studies written by practitioners, consultants and academics, as well as industry news and information on the Institute's activities and forthcoming events. It also includes advertisements for jobs, software, training and consultancy services.

InfOrM
All members can receive, InfOrM, the IOM email newsletter, either directly or via the website.


Professional Development

Qualifications and Awards
The IOM's comprehensive and progressive qualifications programme is designed to support members throughout their careers by increasing the knowledge and range of skills required within Operations Management. It is available through accredited Centres and via distance learning using the ROME and Supply Chain Pathfinder packages. The awards include the Certificate in Operations Management, which provides a broad introduction to the field; the Diploma, which develops the individual's knowledge and understanding of practical areas as well as an awareness of personnel and financial issues; and the Advanced Diploma, aimed at those who will evaluate and develop operations management techniques and systems.

Short Courses
Members can develop themselves and their staff by taking advantage of the Institutes’ public and in-company Short Courses. An extensive public programme is provided for those seeking to improve their knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of operations, production and supply chain management topics. These courses can also be provided on an in-company basis.

Networking

Seminars and workshops
Seminars and workshops are given by speakers from leading manufacturing and service companies on specific areas of operations management. These cater for both the practitioner on the ground and the top level manager and provide an opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding about best practice in industry.

Branch and Special Interest Groups
As well as the nationally organised seminars and workshops, local Branches and Special Interest Groups arrange events, including site visits and lectures, at which members can exchange experiences and ideas while keeping in touch with the latest developments and leading practice in other non-competing companies. Such opportunities to network with other practitioners in the field can be accessed by members at no additional cost. Information on such events is automatically sent to members, who receive priority access.

Online Networking
The online discussion forum allows individuals to network with other professionals by enabling them to exchange ideas and participate in discussions.

Other Networking Opportunities
As well as providing opportunities to network at national and local events, the Institute is always looking at different ways in which members exchange experiences and ideas with other operations management practitioners.

Discounts, special rates and money saving offers

Members receive discounts on IOM seminars, workshops, training courses and books

Members can attend IOM Branch and SIG events free of charge.

Members have access to special rates on events run by affiliated organisations (eg IET, CIPS, CILT)

Members are entitled to Income Tax Relief on their membership fees.

Company Members (Group and Corporate) receive additional benefits. For further details, click here.