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Being certified by ISM, whether it's a CPSM®, CPSD® or APSM®, is one of the most important decisions you will make.
See If Your Credentials Are Still ActiveUpcoming Education
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February
18-19
2025
Member OnlyISM Executive Roundtable - Savannah
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Taking place at the exclusive boutique hotel nestled in the heart of downtown Savannah, the Spring Corporate Program Executive Summit brings together supply chain thought leaders for networking and future-forward thinking. Hear from fellow peers on their transformational projects as well as thought leaders discussing the geopolitical environment and the changing business climate. Mix in experiences with a welcome reception, full day of interactive sessions, and wrap up the event with a surprise and delight as our guests experience something distinctly "Savannah"
Leaders will walk away with an expanded network of peers and thought leaders and energized to approach the year ahead.
This session is intended for senior leadership, senior directors, and/or VP level and above and exclusive to Corporate Program members only.
Savannah, GA -
February
19-20
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Contracting for Supply Management
Contracts guide key aspects of business strategies and relationships. Many organizations spend a considerable amount of time and resources writing, reviewing, and managing contracts. Having deeper knowledge of terms and conditions will protect your organization from legal risk. This course will build and expand your contracting knowledge to ensure positive outcomes for your organization.
OnlineJeffery K Sjurseth -
Feb-Mar
27-31
2025
GUIDED LEARNING
Sourcing in a Modern World
Eliminate bottlenecks and master strategic sourcing with this ISM guided learning online course. The demands placed on today’s purchasing managers and buyers require more advanced skills, knowledge and expertise than in years past. Strategic sourcing is essential to the procurement process and will help practitioners continuously improve and re-evaluate the company’s purchasing activities and the requirements of its stakeholders. Led by an ISM subject matter expert, this course covers sourcing in the modern world through weekly webinars and daily online training modules that consist of multimedia, knowledge checks and practical application activities. This course provides additional access for 60 days from the last day of class.
OnlineJoseph P. Gallagher, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P. -
March
04-05
2025
Category managers assess demand for a product or service across the organization. The goal of category management is to find innovative ways to reduce cost and increase the competitiveness of the enterprise, not always an easy task. This supply management course will put you on the fast-track to using spend analysis and proven category management techniques to their full advantage. Leave equipped with new skills to excel in your role. During the two days, there will be ample time to participate in practical exercises utilizing new tools and methods to put to immediate use in your job.
OnlineAna Brasher -
March
12-13
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Contract and Procurement Fraud
Contractors and suppliers know their business well and most are aware of weaknesses in the supply management system. For better or worse, they know what tactics will work against a given level of experience and sophistication on the supply management side of the table. Having the right skills and knowledge as a supply management professional will help you avoid common and not so common contract and procurement fraud. In this supply management course, you will learn to identify multiple types of fraud such as expense reimbursement, inventory, internet, purchasing specific fraud and more. To make this supply management training practical and applicable, several case examples are provided. Additionally, you’ll receive and learn how to use a tool to counteract contract and procurement fraud activities from occurring in the supply chain operation.
OnlineWilliam D Agee JR, C.P.M.
Corporate Program
Increase the agility and broaden access to education, tools, research and more for your supply chain team. ISM offers programs for organizations to help provide a framework for continuous learning and access to valuable membership resources and products 24/7/365
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Joining the ISM community gets you access to education, tools, research, events as well as a network of peers who face and solve for some of the same challenges you encounter. Invest in your own professional agility.