On May 16, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and The Association For Manufacturing Technology announced a new partnership that “will bring together their expertise and resources to strengthen the U.S. industrial base,” CSCMP said in a news release.

By using each organization’s respective strengths, CSCMP and AMT said they aim to drive innovation, promote job creation and foster economic growth via the partnership.

“We are thrilled to join forces with CSCMP to strengthen the U.S. industrial base,” said Douglas K. Woods, president of AMT. “By working together, we can bring manufacturing and supply chain expertise to bear on the most pressing issues facing our industries, from reshoring to technological advancements.”

CSCMP and AMT said they will engage in a joint effort so that member companies of each association will have unique access for collaboration and solutioning. Both organizations will also participate in each other’s large-scale and local events, including exhibition and value-driven content sessions.

“The partnership with AMT is an important step in our efforts to support the U.S. industrial base,” said Mark Baxa, President and CEO of CSCMP. “We look forward to working with AMT to explore new opportunities for collaboration and to provide greater value to our members.”