Electronic Inventories Are Coming - See Six Different Tools at IAM’s Digital Inventory Demo Days

More and more clients are requiring electronic inventories including the world’s largest buyer of household goods moving services, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).  On April 26 and 28, IAM will be hosting six different digital inventory virtual demonstrations so you can see what is on the market and find the right inventory solution for your company. Maximize the value to your company by arranging to attend all sessions so your team can compare and contrast the strengths of each tool.

Digital Inventory Demo Days

Support Industry Education in Honor of IAM’s 60th Anniversary

Did you know that IAM is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2022? In honor of that milestone, IAM is asking for $60 donations to the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund. IAM hopes to raise $60,000 USD in 60 days to support students and industry professionals worldwide. Read more about this important initiative.

Donate today!

IAM is currently accepting applications for college/university scholarships as well as industry training program scholarships. Be sure to visit the AFWSF Webpage for more information.

The Excellence in Leadership Award

The awards and recognitions program designed by the IAM Leadership Alliance Council will acknowledge individual or organizational excellence each year. The award is given to the individual or group who has most positively affected the global moving and mobility industry and is attuned to current events of significance or relevance.

This year, the Leadership Alliance Council has chosen to honor an individual for significant contributions in the area of leadership. This award recognizes a staff member, regardless of their role within the organization, who demonstrates a commitment to professional growth; provides leadership to their team that is impactful, effective, motivational, and consistent; and provides an equitable working environment for all team members.
 

Nominations will open in early May.
 

Learn more about the selection criteria and eligibility requirements. 

Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. 

Coming up at IAM Learning

A number of sessions are currently scheduled and more are being planned to help IAM members learn what they need and to make connections to help them do business better. Currently in the lineup and ready for your registration:

• Data Security: Practical Steps To Minimize Risk - May 11
• US Government & Military Affairs Update - May 11

In addition, most of the webcasts IAM produces are recorded. Here are some recent highlights:

• Electronic Inventories: Drivers Weigh In On Upcoming Requirement
• What it's Like to Work for a Family-Owned Business
• IAM CEO Forum
• Diversifications - Professional Office Moving
• Electronic Inventories Are Coming: Learn What Your Company Needs To Do before DOD’s Mandate Goes Into Effect in 2023
• 60 Minute CFO - Building a Budget & Business Plan
• What Every Mover Should Know about Insurance Trends, Renewals, Claims and Liability while Managing Your Bottom Line

Effortless Connections Worldwide.  Experiences Unfiltered. The IMA Conference.

The IMA conference held in Phuket, Thailand consisted of global  mobility professionals who gathered to make new connections, reinforce  existing relationships, grow their business as well as share the current trends and challenges faced within the industry. 

Patricia Jade Ooi, Founding Partner of the International Mobility Alliance (IMA) put together a conference that embodied the perfect mix of business, social networking sessions, and the opportunity to embrace the local culture of Phuket.

IAM Director of Membership & Database Management Julia O’Connor had the opportunity to connect with current members to gain insights into their business needs through one-to-one business meetings. In addition, Julia had a chance to identify future member committee volunteers for IAM, educate the members on the value behind the Receivable Protection Program (RPP), IAM Learning Training courses, analytics available through Mobility Exchange, the upcoming annual meeting and much more!

IAM thanks Patricia Jade Ooi for organizing an incredible event and providing the opportunity to network with attendees from all over the world.

IAM Country Guides

IAM’s Country Guides provide customs information for more than 170 countries and territories around the world.

Five Companies Join IAM This Month

Every month, IAM publishes a list of new members. This is the list of your new business partners brought to you by IAM. Click on the map above to get a better view of where your new colleagues are.

Alleged Debtor List

IAM keeps a list of companies that have been alleged to have unsettled debts with other member companies. Check the Alleged Debtor List frequently, as it is updated often. Also note that the Voluntary Cancellations List has been updated as companies opt to not renew their memberships. The list of members canceled for not paying their dues is also up-to-date. We provide this information to help you make informed decisions about which companies you do business with. Be sure to reference the list of companies known to be misusing the IAM logo, and let us know if you find others.

Member News

JK Community Farm Hosts 4th Annual Plant-A-Thon

The JK Community Farm is seeking teams of volunteers from companies, civic groups as well as individuals of all ages and sponsors to participate in its 4th annual Plant-A-Thon, scheduled for May 20-22. With three days to choose from, individuals and teams kick off the growing season by planting nearly 20,000 seedlings that will provide 53,000 nutrient-dense meals for families in need. In addition, the event will help raise $35,000 to support the nonprofit farm’s work. Food trucks, music and vendors will be on site for a fun filled day of giving back and food education. The nonprofit farm provides chemical free, healthy produce and protein to those struggling with food insecurity in the region. The farm donates the food it grows to nonprofit partners, including Loudoun Hunger Relief, Food for Others, Arlington Food Assistance Center, and DC Central Kitchen.
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SIT Spain Moves Famous Artwork

From SIT Spain's LinkedIn Page:

“Today we bring the installation carried out in 2019 of the work 'El Martirio de San Andrés' (H.1638-1639) of Rubens. This great canvas measures more than 3 meters high by 2.20 wide and settled at the Thyssen Museum Hall. The work was directly commissioned to the artist for the senior altar of the Church of the Old Hospital of San Andrés de los Flamencos, the origin of the current @fcamberes, who is the one who gave the work to the museum.”

See the impressive photo