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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ISM-Chicago Humanizing Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Webinar Series: Breaking the Manager Mold - Your Journey to True Leadership
October 15, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm
FREE - Members | $20.00 Non-Members
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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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October
17
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
MEMBER WEBINAR
Quarterly State of Risk Update
Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.
November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
MEMBER WEBINAR
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
January
14
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
MEMBER WEBINAR
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
This webinar delves into the critical realm of ethical sourcing, exploring best practices and highlighting the pitfalls of overlooking ethical considerations in procurement. We'll examine the psychological drivers behind procurement misconduct, drawing insights from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand how greed, power dynamics, and social influences can lead to unethical behavior. Through real-world cases, we'll illustrate the devastating consequences of corruption and fraud, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard organizational integrity.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand the psychological factors that contribute to procurement fraud and corruption.
- Learn how to identify and mitigate ethical risks in your procurement processes.
- Develop strategies to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
- Discover best practices for ethical sourcing including supplier selection.
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