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2021 J. SHIPMAN GOLD MEDAL AWARD

Regarded as a role model and “go-to expert in the field,” Sidney Johnson is the 2021 recipient of supply management’s highest honor. The cover story details Johnson’s career and his principles on leadership, including the “three Ds” and “three Ps” that are the foundation.

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J. Shipman Gold Medal winners since 1931.

Annual Membership Vote Closes August 19, 2021

ISM Annual Membership Vote

June 16, 2021

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Cast your ballot for the next members of the ISM Board of Directors.

Notice of ISM Annual Membership Meeting

Notice is given that the Institute for Supply Management, Inc. (ISM) Annual Membership Meeting will be held on August 19, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. PT at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA, USA. At any meeting of the members, every eligible member may vote either in person or by proxy. Each such proxy should be files electronically with the Secretary before or at the time of the meeting.

The Monthly Metric: Measuring Diversity’s Impact

July 26, 2021

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For a strategy to be meaningful, the process must be measurable. In many ways, supplier diversity analytics are a work in progress, as the most-used metrics — those involving spend — don’t tell the entire story.
Resiliency and Agility Vital as Tariff-Rule Targets Move

July 26, 2021

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Building supplier bid lists for complex product assemblies like electric-vehicle battery packs can prove challenging. Determining the ideal supply strategy when tariff rules are rapidly evolving makes aligning with the right partners a moving target.
Developing a Supplier Diversity Program

July 26, 2021

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Like other strategic initiatives, your supplier diversity program should have a dynamic plan that morphs, grows and evolves — all while delivering business value.

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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An Accelerated Path To CPSM Certification

Ready to enhance your career with a CPSM designation to take control of your career development and create more agility in your professional life? The CPSM Guided Learning Accelerated Bundle helps keep you on track through the certification process. Each course is six weeks long and provides you with self-study reading and activities. Plus, you’ll have weekly webinars with your instructor that you can view live, online or on-demand. Register now and set yourself on the path to achieving CPSM certification.

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Upcoming Education

August

04-31

2021

GUIDED LEARNING

Supplier Relationship Management

Your suppliers are your organization's lifeblood, and to be successful, you need them to be on the same page as you to accomplish common goals and objectives. This Guided Learning course will introduce you to the discipline of supplier relationship management (SRM). Designed with today's busy professional in mind, this course will help you to plan and manage your supplier interactions effectively for better outcomes.

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August

10-11

2021

VIRTUAL CLASS

Construction Law Contracting

It’s a given that contracts will be part of any construction project. If you have responsibility for this area, this contracting training will provide you with very specific information to help you succeed in this function. This supply management course will focus exclusively on the legal environment and aspects of contracting for construction projects. You’ll have two full days to dive into contract formation, performance, remedies and agency relationships – all reviewed in the context of construction projects. Be sure to have copies of your contracts for reference during the program, so you leave with practical application and experience relevant to your organization. This is a must-attend workshop. **

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William D Agee JR, C.P.M.

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August

17

2021

CORPORATE WEBINAR

Rethinking Supply Chains After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Business Continuity Planning

Global supply chain disruptions have forced businesses to review their supply chains and existing contingency plans to meet the demands of COVID-19 while planning for recovery. In this session, we will discuss practical crisis management strategies and real-life examples of organizations that have taken steps to mitigate supply chain risk and deal with the crisis.

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Aug-Sep

23-24

2021

GUIDED LEARNING

CPSM Exam: Supply Management Integration

Get prepared for the Supply Management Integration 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.

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August

25

2021

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Arizona Annual Business Meeting

Join ISM-Arizona for the Annual Business Meeting where you get to know the Board of Directors and receive updates on the chapter membership, financials and 2021-2022 events.

Sponsor: 020 ISM-Arizona, Inc.

Tempe, AZ

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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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