ASQ (American Society for Quality)
The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is an organization dedicated to promoting quality as a business principle. ASQ offers members access to resources and tools that enable them to pursue excellence in their respective areas of expertise. In regard to procurement, ASQ defines its mission as providing guidance on how organizations can leverage quality principles to source suppliers, goods, and services that best meet their operational requirements. Through its various initiatives such as Quality Industry Standards, Quality Practitioner Certification Course, and Quality Leadership Overview, ASQ equips procurement professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective strategies for high-value procurement.