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. 

Click Here to View the 2024-2025 Board of Directors and Award Winners

 

Join Us at an Upcoming Event!

ISM-Chicago Top Golf Networking Event

September 12, 2024 | 6:00-9:00pm

$45.00 - Members | $65.00 Non-Members

*Price includes unlimited games of Top Golf, heavy appetizers, and beverages.

Top Golf - 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173

 

ISM-Chicago & FEI Chicago Joint Event: Delivering on the Promise of Financial Success

September 26, 2024 | 5:00-8:00pm

$35.00 - Members | $50.00 Non-Members

*Price includes food & and beverages at Gibson's Steakhouse.

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - 5464 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018

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President's Message

A message from the ISM—Chicago's President Shaun Jones.

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A message from  a corporate member!

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Upcoming Events

September

12

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Chicago Top Golf Event

Join us for an in-person networking event!

This is a great opportunity to meet professional colleagues while enjoying a game of Top Golf, food, and beverages.

Location: Top Golf - 2050 Progress Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Sponsor: 120 ISM—Chicago, Inc.
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September

24

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management

This presentation is based on the book “Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management” that Gary Cokins co-authored published by John Wiley & Sons. The book is a result of a research study to examine the application of supply chain profit and costing measurement methods in multiple industries and international settings.

 

Learning Objectives:

  • Why there is pressure on supply chain trading partners to collaborate rather than be adversarial.
  • Why customers are the source of shareholder wealth creation for suppliers.
  • How to measure and manage supplier, product, channel, and customer profitability.
  • Why as differentiation from product advantages is reduced or neutralized due to commoditization, then service level differentiation matters, and the customer relationship grows in importance as a competitive advantage.
  • How to shift the mindset from growing sales to growing profitable sales and to view customers as investments like in a stock portfolio to seek higher ROIs – return on customers (ROC).
  • How to consider influencing a company’s suppliers’ suppliers and customers’ customers – second tiers and above.
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September

26

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Chicago & FEI-Chicago Joint Event: Delivering on the Promise of Financial Success

Join us for a first ever joint event between FEI-Chicago & ISM-Chicago!

Sponsor: 120 ISM—Chicago, Inc.
Rosemont, IL
Ron Gozum
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Welcome from the President

Welcome!  Thank you for visiting our new website.  On behalf of the board, come on in.  Explore our new site and stay a bit.

ISM—Chicago, Inc. is a non-profit organization, it has been our goal to maintain the highest level of excellence to the procurement and supply management professionals in the Midwest to continue leadership in Ethics, Professionalism, Education, Research, and Networking.  Our chapter has membership meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today's professionals and networking opportunities.  We'd love to see you on-line or in person!

ISM—Chicago offers certification courses for professionals to earn Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™).  These courses help attendees prepare to pass each section of the exam.  Each certification broadens your competencies in supply management.

Not a member of ISM—Chicago?  Please join us.  Consider this a personal invitiation from myself and the board to join as a member.  Becoming a member offers many benefits at the local and global level.  Members can find many options to help become leaders of their careers.

If you need more information, please contact the office via email at info@ism-chicago.org or call our office at 847.298.1940.

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August - Chicago Business Barometer

The Chicago Business Barometer progressed 0.8 points to 46.1 in August.  The marginal move means its in contractionary territory for the ninth consecutive month, although is comfortably above the year-to-date average of 42.9.  

The marginal rise was due to three of the five subcomponents improving.  The marginal upward movement was driven by New Orders, followed by Production and Supplier Deliveries.  Whilst small reductions in Order Backlogs and Employment capped the upside move. 

August special question asked: "How are the upcoming November Elections affecting your hiring plans?"  Majority responded No Impact 50.0%, Minimal Impact 30.0%, Hiring more permanent workers 3.3%, with Hiring less workers at 16.7%.     

 

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Join ISM

Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

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Coming Soon! ISM Member Online Community

ISM members will soon have a chance to access a new online community. This is another way members can connect, network, ask questions and share best practices to help them in their careers and strengthen the profession. Members will also have the opportunity to access the latest news, participate in polls and surveys, and more.

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Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.

Participation in the survey panel provides many benefits:

  • Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business® graphical data
  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

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