ISM-Chicago, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Chicago's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Chicago is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the community of procurement and supply professionals in the greater Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.
As a chapter of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM), we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our members and the purchasing/supply management profession through education, research, and communication.
Our membership is comprised of procurement and supply chain professionals and managers employed in host of companies from the government, private and public sectors. For more information on becoming a part of ISM—Chicago, click here.
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Join Us at an Upcoming Event!
The New Frontier: Aligning Supplier Diversity with Corporate Sustainability Goals
October 24, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm
FREE to Attend
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November 1, 2024 | 8:00am-5:00pm
$125 with code CHI24-ISM
DePaul University - Driehaus College of Business 1 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604
CSCMP Chicago and ISM Chicago, in partnership with DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business, are hosting an all-day event showcasing Supply Chain Management and Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) through the b2wise DDBRIX Workshop. Using the DDBrix Factory kit, participants will engage in four scenarios (Push, Pull, Forecast-Driven, Demand-Driven) to accelerate flows, reduce inventory, and improve service levels. Who should attend: Supply Chain, Ops, Procurement, IT, and Financial Directors, DDMRP project teams. Space is limited.
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November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
November
20
2024
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Chicago Part 2 Webinar Series - Humanizing Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: "The Art of Negotiation as a Strategic Force"
ISM-Chicago Part 2 Webinar Series - Humanizing Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: "The Art of Negotiation as a Strategic Force"
Join us on November 20, 2024, for Humanizing Procurement with Scott Ottenheimer, where we’ll dive into the art of negotiation as a strategic force. Scott will share how effective negotiation blends data, empathy, and problem-solving to create solutions where everyone wins. Moving beyond the idea of transactions, this session will explore how understanding both sides leads to partnerships that foster trust and drive sustainable success. This is about using negotiation to not only close deals, but to build relationships that fuel long-term growth and collaboration across industries.
November
21
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!
Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.
Welcome from the President
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