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Being certified by ISM, whether it's a CPSM or CPSD, is one of the most important decisions you will make.
See If Your Credentials Are Still ActiveUpcoming Education
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October
09-10
2024
When the objective is to lower cost and prevent supplier price increases, world-class organizations look closely at what and how they buy. Those involved in the Supply and Contracting activities are critical contributors to the organization ability to achieve high-level performance and will bring dramatic bottom line impact when equipped with the skills to both resist supplier price increases and identify and implement savings opportunities in today volatile marketplace.
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October
10
2024
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 10:00am – 3:00pm ET
Join us for an exclusive local Executive Roundtable event for supply chain and procurement professionals in Greater Boston and New England for ISM’s community. This event offers compelling content and prime networking opportunities. Highlights include a keynote by an AI expert, facilitated executive roundtable discussions, and a panel featuring emerging leaders sharing insights on current trends, and a discussion on talent development.
Connect with fellow senior leaders, explore innovative solutions, and gain fresh perspectives to drive your strategic initiatives. This event is a unique opportunity to expand your local professional network and stay ahead in the industry. Register to reserve your seat and join us in-person at The Vincent Club in the Beacon Hill area of Boston for this insightful event.
This session is intended for senior leadership, senior directors, and/or VP level and above.
Boston, MA -
October
10
2024
Member OnlyISM Member Meetup and Networking - Boston
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Thursday, October 10, 4 – 7 p.m. ET
Join us for an exclusive ISM community membership meetup event in the greater area of Boston! Dive into a dynamic evening featuring insights and discussion of trending topics presented by local leaders, and dedicated networking reception. This local event is part of an exciting series of meetups tailored specifically for our member community. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Forge new connections and strengthen existing ones as you engage with fellow ISM members who share your passion for procurement, supply chain, and professional development. This meetup is your opportunity to explore, learn, and thrive within our vibrant community and experience a prominent local organization.
PRESENTATION TOPIC
Large language models (LLMs) have recently landed in the public spotlight for their ability to generate text that is indistinguishable from human-written text. In this discussion, Patrick Marlow will show how LLMs can be used for a variety of practical business applications, including generating creative content, translating languages, and answering questions in a grounded, informative way. He will also discuss some of the limitations of LLMs and how they can be improved in the future.
Boston, MA -
Oct-Nov
14-15
2024
GUIDED LEARNING
Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management
Get prepared for the Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management exam with ISM's Guided Learning course. Designed with today's busy professional in mind, this comprehensive, self-paced course will provide a deep understanding of core supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.
OnlineKelly M Green, CPSM, CPSD -
October
16-17
2024
VIRTUAL CLASS
Negotiating for Excellence
Negotiation skills not only influence individual purchases, but also business relationships. It is an exploratory and communication process that identifies interests, walkaway alternatives and options. This course will hone your negotiation skills and build a foundation of knowledge enabling you to provide the best outcome for your organization.
OnlineBrandon Hummons
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.