Webinars
Expert Insight, Live or On-Demand
When you are short on time, but you still want to grow your knowledge and skills, Live and On-Demand Webinars from ISM offer 60-minutes of focused education. During the live webinar, you will hear from subject-matter experts and can participate in the Q & A. Even better, ISM’s webinars are available On-Demand for six months.
The Benefits of ISM’s Webinars
Expert-Delivered
Our Webinars are created in collaboration with subject matter experts resulting in a broad catalog of webinars to choose from.
Continuing Education
The flexibility of Live or On-Demand Webinars allows you to hear from industry leaders on topics relevant to you and your career. For those holding certification, each webinar is worth 1 Continuing Education Hour (CEH).
Relevant and Timely
Webinar topics cover all aspects of the supply management profession and we aim to share best-practices and key strategies to help you navigate and move forward swiftly in the current supply chain environment.
Upcoming Webinars Education
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November
10
2026
Thousands of parts, years of purchasing data, and a small team with limited time to analyze it all. Where are the savings hiding, and how can AI help you find them?
Join Ryan Smith, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Dimplex Thermal Solutions, to hear how a U.S. manufacturer uses AI to uncover sourcing opportunities and prepare for supplier negotiations. Drawing on 25 years of buying experience, Ryan shares what worked, what didn't, and how he decides which AI recommendations to trust.
Johannes Groll, Chief Product Officer at Tacto, a Sequoia-backed procurement platform that serves customers like Dimplex Thermal Solutions, Index Corporation and Makino, then demonstrates how AI turns spend and supplier data into savings opportunities, from comparing part prices to challenging supplier price increases. That includes the hardest case: custom parts with no catalog price, where comparable parts and market indices help buyers estimate what a part should cost and walk into negotiations with a defensible number.
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November
18
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyMember Orientation
This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.
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January
07
2027
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyISM's Economic Update with Anirban Basu, Ph.D.
Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will kickoff the year and lead the discussion about current economic indicators and provide an insightful forecast that unveils critical supply chain risks. Topics include:
· Analyzing key factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policies, business confidence, and geopolitics.
· Exploring the intricate relationship between business confidence and economic trajectories.
· Gaining unique insights into worker attitudes and their impact on economic trends.
These data-driven insights are essential for senior supply chain leaders and executives seeking to steer their organizations strategically. It's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow supply chain leaders and ISM member community.
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence. He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.
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