DBM Mission and Values

DBM Mission:

Distribution Business Management (DBM) Association is a not-for-profit educational forum dedicated to the global unification of universities and corporations for the purpose of studying and improving the science of distribution, logistics and supply chain management. DBM strives to bridge the gaps between corporations, individuals and knowledge with the ultimate goal of improving logistics management skills and the supply chain business.

DBM Exists To:

• Create educational forums, such as the Supply Chain Leaders in Action Program and the Supply Chain Interactive Lab Sessions.
   

• Unite the world’s universities in the study of global logistics and supply chain strategies by producing the SCLA Program.
   

• Produce the Distribution Business Management Journal, a unique publication that brings together the foremost thinkers from industry and academia to provide readers with the latest information on trends and developments in distribution and supply chain management.
   

• Involve world business leaders in our mission through our Supply Chain Leader's in Action program.
   

• Annually award one company that has shown excellence in reverse logistics and supply chain strategies with the Circle of Excellence Award.
   

• Operate and maintain the Dcenter.com, a distribution resource center.

DBM Core Values:

DBM operates with an essential and enduring set of core values that help define the Association. Excellence in Education, Shared Commitment to our Industry and Integrity in all our Endeavors form the foundation that guides our decisions and actions.