ISM World 2025 – First Wave of Speakers Announced
At ISM World 2025, you’ll connect with leaders shaping supply management's future. From disruption-proof strategies to game-changing technologies, our speakers bring actionable insights to empower you to drive success in today's dynamic environment.
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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.
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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.
Online - Discover the importance of self-advocacy for career growth and advancement in supply chain.
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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.
OnlineGreg DeSimone, C.P.M. -
November
06-07
2024
VIRTUAL CLASS
Fundamentals of Strategic Sourcing
You’ve got the fundamentals of supply management down and are off-and-running in your purchasing career. Now, it’s time to take the next step and boost your skills and knowledge for even greater success. This sourcing training will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed and offers hands-on exercises using quadrant analysis and supplier evaluations. It also examines how to develop content for a service-related RFP. This course will ensure you have the most up-to-date skills and knowledge for strategic sourcing. You’ll gain resources to add new value to your organization. This course is an excellent follow-up to the Fundamentals of Purchasing course
OnlineAna Brasher -
November
06
2024
The economy may be slowing, but your business shouldn’t—especially not due to outdated document management and signature processes. Inefficient systems often cause major deals to slip through the cracks. This session focuses on solving inefficiencies and future-proofing your business. Hear from Selecta, Petr Hurab and Bidvest International Logistics, Lenushka Parannath, as well as Abt Global on how they transformed with Certinal’s unified digital transaction management.
Learn How to:
- Cut Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as hidden costs from legacy systems erode margins.
- Bridge governance gaps and ensure compliance.
- Consolidate scattered systems to boost efficiency
Certinal sets your business up for a streamlined, cost-effective, and compliant future.
Learning Objectives:
- Spotting Procurement Bottlenecks
- Boosting Compliance and Governance
- Cutting Hidden Costs
- Streamlining Procurement
- Real-World Success
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November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyFive Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
Online
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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