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Supply Management News & Reports

Addressing the Links

September 11, 2024
Articles

Four years ago, Inside Supply Management® dubbed the 2020 U.S. presidential election the “supply chain election.” While some of the circumstances have changed — namely, the coronavirus pandemic has ended and supply chains on the whole have returned more or less to 2019 levels —  the focus has not.

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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.

Those four letters after your name carry a lot of weight in the global supply management field because ISM certification has been respected as the foundational benchmark by the profession for nearly 40 years.

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Upcoming Education

  • Oct-Nov

    14-15

    2024

    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.

    Online
    Kelly M Green, CPSM, CPSD
  • October

    16-17

    2024

    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.

    Online
    Brandon Hummons
  • October

    17

    2024

    MEMBER WEBINAR
    Member Only

    Quarterly State of Risk Update

    Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.

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  • October

    24

    2024

    Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar featuring diverse leaders in supply chain. This panel discussion will explore the essential role of self-advocacy for women building their careers in supply chain management. Our esteemed panelists will share their career journeys, emphasizing the critical moments where self-advocacy made a significant impact.

     

    Learning Objectives:

      • Discover the importance of self-advocacy for career growth and advancement in supply chain.
      • Gain valuable insights from successful women leaders in the supply chain industry.
      • Learn effective self-advocacy strategies to implement in your professional life.
      • Participate in an interactive Q&A session with panelists and fellow attendees.

    Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with knowledge and connect with top professionals in the supply chain field.

     

    ISM membership is not required to attend – all are welcome.

  • October

    29-30

    2024

    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.

    Online
    Greg DeSimone, C.P.M.

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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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