Member Matters

In Memoriam

Institute for Supply Management^® (ISM^®) mourns the passing of Roald David “Dave” Nelson, a past President and Chair of the Board of the then-National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM). He died on March 2, at the age of 87.

Nelson leaves behind a profound legacy in the field of supply management, having shaped the careers of many distinguished leaders and contributed extensively to the profession. His career spanned five decades in the automotive agricultural equipment industry, where he held leadership roles at such companies as TRW Automotive, Honda and John Deere.

A recognized expert in purchasing and supply chain management, he authored three books and was an active member of the Purchasing Roundtable. After his tenure as NAPM President and Chair, Nelson remained engaged with the organization after it became ISM in 2002, acting as a special adviser to the Board of Directors.

“Dave Nelson was a visionary leader whose impact on the supply management profession is immeasurable,” ISM CEO Thomas W. Derry says. “His contributions to ISM and our community will be felt for generations. We are deeply grateful for his service and legacy.”

As a mentor and leader, Nelson was known for his generosity, leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. Among his mentees: 2021 J. Shipman Gold Medal recipient Sidney Johnson, managing partner at J-Core Network LLC, and Craig Reed, CPSM, vice president, global procurement and CPO at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Member Benefit

Proven Tactics to Streamline Inventory and Generate Savings

The May 19 edition of Institute for Supply Management®’s (ISM®) Member Monday provides information and a link to register for a June 19 webinar, “Inventory and Supply Management: Opportunities Just Waiting to Happen.”

The webinar, from 1-2 p.m. ET, will provide tools to uncover cost-reduction strategies through integrating supply management with inventory. Attendees will learn how to (1) identify hidden costs, (2) use cross-docking to reduce handling and (3) apply inventory performance metrics to measure and improve efficiency.

Member Monday is an exclusive weekly email designed to supercharge your professional growth by delivering access to expert-led events, cutting-edge tools, in-depth research and more.

Do you know someone who could benefit from being a part of the ISM community? Refer them to Member Services at +1 480.752.6276, opt. 8, or ismworld.org/membership.