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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.

Join us at an Upcoming Event!

ISM-Chicago How AI is Reshaping Procurement - A Social Networking Event with ISM-Chicago & Valorant

October 2, 2025 | 6:00-9:00pm | Bar Siena - North Shore

Join ISM-Chicago and Valorant at Bar Siena – North Shore in Skokie for an evening of food, drinks, and real-world insight into how Agentic AI is transforming procurement workflows. Hear from industry practitioners—including a special guest from a leading company—on what’s working, what’s hype, and how to take the first steps toward embedding Agentic AI into your operations.

*All Proceeds benefit the Reach Rescue Animal Shelter

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President's Message

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

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September

09 2025

MEMBER WEBINAR

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Navigating Global Supply Chain Resilience through Digital Transformation

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring how digital transformation is revolutionizing global supply chains. Discover how cutting-edge technologies—AI, IoT, and advanced analytics—are enhancing agility and resilience by enabling proactive risk management and operational optimization.

We’ll dive into how real-time data sharing improves visibility and accelerates decision-making, while automation and predictive tools drive efficiency and reduce downtime. Learn how these innovations are shaping the future of supply chains, making them more flexible, sustainable, and resilient in the face of disruption.

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October

02 2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Chicago How AI is Reshaping Procurement - A Social Networking Event with ISM-Chicago & Valorant

Join ISM-Chicago and Valorant at Bar Siena – North Shore in Skokie for an evening of food, drinks, and real-world insight into how Agentic AI is transforming procurement workflows. Hear from industry practitioners—including a special guest from a leading company—on what’s working, what’s hype, and how to take the first steps toward embedding Agentic AI into your operations.

Location:

Bar Siena – North Shore
4999 Old Orchard Road, Suite A2
Skokie, IL 60077

Sponsor: 120 ISM—Chicago, Inc.

Bar Siena - North Shore

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December

04 2025

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

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.

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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 contact@ism-chicago.org or call our office at 847.298.1940.

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July - Chicago Business Barometer^™

The Chicago Business Barometer^™ advance 6.7 points to 47.1 in July. This was the largest increase in thirteen months, bring the index to the highest since March 2025. However, the index has still been below 50 for twenty consecutive months.

The increase was driven by a sharp rise in New Orders and Order Backlogs. Meanwhile, Production, Inventory and Supplier Deliveries saw small decreases.

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Precision, Performance and Potential

July 15, 2025

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Former drum major Craig Reed, MBA, CPSM, has conducted a career worthy of the 2025 J. Shipman Gold Medal Award — and as a pilot of successful procurement organizations, he still has ‘a lot of runway left.’

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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Unlock AI for Smarter Supply Chain Decisions

The AI Playbook for Supply Chain Professionals is your practical guide to using AI to drive smarter decisions. From supplier negotiations to risk management, this on-demand toolkit offers real-world examples, ready-to-use prompts, and expert strategies tailored to the profession. Learn how to apply AI confidently and effectively-no technical background required.

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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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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

Join us at an Upcoming Event!

ISM-Chicago How AI is Reshaping Procurement - A Social Networking Event with ISM-Chicago & Valorant

October 2, 2025 | 6:00-9:00pm | Bar Siena - North Shore

Learn More & Register Today!

President's Message

A message from a corporate member!