# CASME > CASME is an independent global membership community for procurement professionals. It provides peer-to-peer RoundTables, market intelligence reports, benchmarking studies, and an annual programme of 200+ events to inspire procurement excellence. More than 200 global brands are members. No suppliers, sponsors, or consultants attend member events — keeping discussions frank, practical, and peer-driven. CASME is headquartered in Bordon, UK and serves procurement teams worldwide. CASME was founded to give corporate procurement teams access to intelligence, benchmarking, and community that is genuinely independent. Membership is corporate. Key themes covered include category management, supplier management, sustainability, digital procurement, AI in procurement, risk and resilience, and ESG. ## About CASME - [About CASME](https://casme.com/about-us/about-casme): Organisation history, mission, independence policy, and global reach. - [Our Team](https://casme.com/about-us/our-team): CASME's facilitators, analysts, and staff — 20+ independent procurement specialists. - [Supporting Procurement](https://casme.com/supporting-procurement): How CASME helps procurement teams build capability and drive value. - [Alliances](https://casme.com/about-us/alliances): Overview of strategic alliance partners including Hackett Group, WNS, CIPS, and ISM. - [Industry Events](https://casme.com/about-us/industry-events): Third-party industry events CASME supports or attends. - [Careers](https://casme.com/careers): Roles available at CASME. ## Membership Services - [About Membership](https://casme.com/membership-services/procurement-membership): Full breakdown of what a CASME corporate membership includes, eligibility, and how to join. - [Events and Networking](https://casme.com/membership-services/procurement-events): Annual programme of 200+ procurement RoundTables, workshops, and networking events globally. - [Procurement Insights](https://casme.com/membership-services/procurement-market-intelligence): Category-based market intelligence reports and procurement trend analysis. - [Benchmarking Services](https://casme.com/membership-services/procurement-benchmarking): Peer-to-peer benchmarking studies that allow procurement functions to compare performance against global peers. ## News and Resources - [News](https://casme.com/news): Archive of CASME blogs, category insights, and procurement commentary from analysts and global procurement leaders. - [Resources](https://casme.com/resources): Library of whitepapers, on-demand event recordings, and podcasts on procurement excellence. - [AI-Driven Procurement Whitepaper](https://casme.com/whitepaper/ai-driven-procurement-now-and-future): Practical guidance for procurement teams evaluating and selecting AI tools — covers use cases, vendor assessment, and implementation. ## Alliance Partners - [Hackett Group](https://casme.com/alliance/hackett-group): Strategic research and benchmarking partnership for deeper procurement performance data. - [WNS Procurement](https://casme.com/alliance/wns-procurement-powered-smart-cube): Alliance for procurement outsourcing and market intelligence via Smart Cube. - [CIPS](https://casme.com/alliance/cips): Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply — professional body partnership for CPD/CEH accreditation. - [ISM](https://casme.com/alliance/institute-supply-management): Institute for Supply Management — North American procurement standards body. ## Getting Started - [Request a Trial](https://casme.com/request-trial): Try CASME before committing to a full corporate membership. - [Request Sample Report](https://casme.com/request-sample-report): Download a sample procurement market intelligence report. - [Book a Demo](https://casme.com/book-a-demo): Schedule a live demonstration of CASME's membership services. - [Contact Us](https://casme.com/contact-us): Reach the CASME team by phone, email, or form. - [Join Mailing List](https://casme.com/join-our-mailing-list): Subscribe for procurement insights, event announcements, and research updates. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://casme.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://casme.com/terms) - [Cookie Policy](https://casme.com/cookie-policy)