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ISM-Philadelphia: Navigate 2026 with Confidence: Expert Economic Insights for Supply Chain Leaders
Join us for an exclusive session with Paul Lee, Director of ISM Research & Analytics, as we uncover the secrets behind the ISM® Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®)—one of the most trusted early indicators of U.S. economic performance.
Paul will break down the PMI® methodology, explain how it tracks critical supply chain metrics like new orders, production, and employment, and show why these insights are essential for forecasting and strategic planning.
In the second half, Paul will connect the latest PMI® trends to broader economic indicators such as GDP growth and interest rate expectations. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to interpret economic signals and strengthen your decision-making.
Don’t miss this chance to turn data into a competitive advantage!
Member Price: $0.00
Chapter Webinar
Date
Feb 11, 2026
Time
12 PM - 1 PM ET
Location
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Presenters
Mr. Lee is responsible for overseeing production of the monthly ISM® PMI® Reports and for executing ISM’s primary research initiatives. Under his leadership, the research team is working to extend the reach and coverage of this well respected portfolio of macroeconomic indicators. Working collaboratively with internal and external clients, the research team scopes, designs, and executes programs to discover and deliver actionable information and intelligence that drives and enhances organizational performance.
Mr. Lee has 20 years of experience in commercial and marketing research on both the client and supplier sides of the business. He has provided insight and solutions to challenges facing organizations in the supply management, health plan, hospital, automotive, non-profit, television programming, and building and construction materials industries. His grasp of big picture issues and his skill as a practitioner of qualitative and quantitative methods and analytic techniques positions him as a valuable bridge between executive and technical constituencies.
Mr. Lee earned an MBA from The W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a BA in Economics from Harvard University.