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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August
04
2026
SPONSOR WEBINAR
Balancing Cost & Risk: An Operating Model For Supply Chains
Procurement and supply chain leaders can no longer optimize for cost alone. Today’s sourcing decisions must balance price, service levels, speed to market, resilience and disruption risk across increasingly complex supply chains.
In this webinar, we’ll explore a practical framework for making more balanced, strategic procurement decisions using a risk-adjusted total cost of ownership (TCO) approach. Attendees will also examine the operating practices that support stronger supply chain performance, including diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, scenario planning, and governance models that align purchasing decisions with enterprise-wide goals.
OnlineDavid Dowtey, Brent Heller -
August
06
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member OnlyAI-Native Cost Intelligence to Turn Procurement into a Profit Center
Procurement leaders are under pressure to do more than manage spend—they’re expected to drive measurable business value. This member-only webinar explores how AI-native cost intelligence is reshaping procurement into a strategic profit lever.
Join Gautam Pasari, Founder and CEO of True ValueHub, a 2025 ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer winner, for a focused discussion and case study on how organizations can move upstream in the cost lifecycle, increase transparency across global supply networks, and accelerate sourcing decisions without compromising rigor. You’ll gain practical insight into how AI is enabling faster, more informed collaboration across engineering, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems.
What you’ll learn:
- Why early-stage cost intelligence matters
Understand how influencing the first 70–80% of cost during design can unlock greater savings and reduce downstream trade-offs. - How to build transparency and tariff resilience
See how breaking costs into clear drivers—materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon—creates a shared understanding with suppliers and strengthens your ability to model and respond to tariffs and trade shifts. - How AI is accelerating sourcing cycles
Explore how AI-enabled workflows can compress RFQ timelines from months to days, enabling real-time collaboration and more strategic decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Identify how early-stage cost intelligence influences 70–80% of total product cost and apply this insight to improve design-phase decision-making.
- Evaluate cost drivers across materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon to improve transparency, strengthen supplier alignment, and model the impact of tariffs and trade changes.
- Apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate RFQ and sourcing processes, reducing cycle times and enabling more effective real-time collaboration.
OnlineGautam Pasari - Why early-stage cost intelligence matters
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August
20
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.
OnlineMegan Hays
