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Upcoming Education
July
08-09
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results

Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results
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.
Jul-Aug
14-15
2025
GUIDED LEARNING
Supply Management Core

Supply Management Core
Get prepared for the Supply Management Core 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.
July
15
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Camouflaged Challenges in Relational Contracting: How to Best Prepare

Camouflaged Challenges in Relational Contracting: How to Best Prepare
Join us for an insightful virtual webinar on relational contracting, where we will explore how this innovative approach can generate value beyond mere cost savings. As certified coaches, our speakers have guided numerous companies through the process of establishing successful business relationships.
During this webinar, you will:
- Understand the common challenges and obstacles experienced during the relational contract development process. Despite its many successes, relational contracting often presents challenges that are not easily detected. These camouflaged issues, if left unaddressed, can lead to significant problems.
- Gain awareness on how to prepare well before the start of the relational contracting development process. We will share practical insights and tangible tools to help you recognize and manage potential challenges along the way.
- Gain insights on potential solutions to common challenges. In our speaker's recently published book, we delve into these challenges through real-life case studies and provide effective solutions.
- Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of relational contracting and ensure your business relationships thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your approach to relational contracting.
Supply Management News & Reports
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ISM Annual Membership Vote 2025
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Supply Chain Roundtable: Geopolitical Turmoil and Disruptions (Again)
June 23, 2025Articles
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