Professional Affiliates
Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM-I)
CAM-I is an international consortium of companies, consultancies, and academics who have elected to work cooperatively in a pre-competitive environment to solve problems that are common to the group. CAM-I's Participative Model produces value for members through the following:
- Participative Research—by working together, the participants understand the journey—the best practice path
- Targeted Intellectual Efforts—each program targets results and produces implementable deliverables by our sponsors
- Human Networks—Develop and continue to share, challenge ideas, and learn long beyond the end date of the specific result
Website: www.cam-i.org
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
NDIA's mission is to provide a legal and ethical forum for the interchange of ideas between the government and industry to resolve industrial problems of joint concern. Our primary areas of interest are the business and technical aspects of the government-industry relationship, encompassing government policies and practices in the entire acquisition process, including research and development, procurement, logistics support, and many technical areas.
Website: www.ndia.org
International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA)
ISPA is a professional society dedicated to the improvement and promotion of parametric cost modeling techniques and methodologies and the related fields of risk analysis, econometrics, design-to-cost, technology forecasting, and management. ISPA provides a forum that encourages the professional development of its members through the interchange of ideas and perspectives.
Website: www.ispa-cost.org
Download: ISPA Parametric Handbook 4th Edition
Download: ISPA Parametric Handbook 4th Edition - Appendices
The Society of Cost Estimating & Analysis (SCEA)
SCEA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving cost estimating and analysis in government and industry and to enhancing the professional competence and achievements of its members.
Website: www.sceaonline.net
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI® is the global advocacy organization for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, conducting research, and providing access to a wealth of information and resources.
Website: www.pmi.org
Virtual Cost Engineering Studio (V-CES)
V-CES is an Internet-based cost estimating service for European OEMs and their suppliers. PRICE Systems is one of five select organizations that form the consortium for the EU FP6–funded V-CES project.
Website: http://euproject.v-ces.com/index.html
Digital Government Institute (DGI)
DGI provides education on emerging business practices and program management for government and industry professionals responsible for improving agency services and performance.
Website: www.digitalgovernment.com
