Chicago's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Chicago is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the community of procurement and supply chain professionals in the greater Chicago area.

As a chapter of ISM, we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our members and the purchasing/supply chain 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: Barks, Brews & Networking

Join ISM-Chicago for our annual charity event at Parched Pug, where supply chain professionals and industry peers come together for an afternoon of networking, great food, and community impact.

Enjoy food and beverages while connecting with fellow members and guests in a relaxed setting. Best of all, proceeds from this event will benefit a local animal shelter, helping support animals in need throughout our community.

October 3, 2026 | 12:30-2:30pm

Location
The Parched Pug
1590 S Milwaukee Ave, Ste 100, Libertyville, IL 60048

Price
$15.00 - Member
$30.00 - Non-Member

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October

20 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

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State of Risk: From Global Disruption to Supply Chain Cost Impact

Geopolitical instability, energy market volatility and shifting commodity prices are creating new layers of risk for supply chain professionals. Join us for our popular State of Risk, an exclusive member webinar designed to move beyond the headlines and help you understand what these developments could mean for your organization.

Greg Brew from Eurasia Group will provide a high-level view of the evolving Middle East landscape, global energy markets and other macro trends shaping supply chain risk. Eurasia Group’s potential speakers bring deep expertise in geopolitical risk, energy markets, Iran and the forces affecting global resource supply chains. Then, Tom Bundgaard, Vice President of Price Forecasting at Expana, will translate those broader developments into practical intelligence, using specific commodity cost examples and forecasts to illustrate where supply chain impacts may emerge.

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Gregory Brew, Tom Bundgaard

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October

21 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

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Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

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November

18 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

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Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

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Welcome from the President

Welcome! On behalf of the board, come on in 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 chain 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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Chicago Business Barometer^™

Explore more insights and access the full Chicago Business Barometer™ press release in the Research section of the Chicago Report.

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At the Switch: Rail’s Second Chance

September 09, 2026

Articles

Member Only

After a lengthy freight recession, U.S. railroads are at a pivotal moment as shippers increasingly shift to intermodal; keeping that momentum on track will depend on service, reliability and optionality.

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Dan Zeiger

ISM® PMI® Reports Roundup: September Services

October 06, 2026

Articles
As was the case with its Manufacturing counterpart, the ISM® Services PMI® Report for September featured a headline number that revealed strong growth for the sector, but most of the attention was on a single subindex.
AI-Driven Spend Analytics: From Visibility to Verified Value

October 06, 2026

Articles
When procurement and finance cannot agree on what was spent, it becomes difficult to agree on what was saved; AI can help address this challenge.
ISM® PMI® Reports Roundup: September Manufacturing

October 01, 2026

Articles
The data recovered after yellow flags emerged the previous month, with multiple key subindexes gaining back what they lost in August, but survey panelist sentiment was noteworthy pessimistic again.

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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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Your Next Step Starts at ISM World

Join peers from across the profession for practical insights, meaningful connections and career growth.

Whether you're building foundational knowledge, expanding your expertise or leading organizational transformation, ISM World 2027 meets you where you are in your career and helps you move forward with confidence. Career-stage learning tracks help you focus on what matters most to you, while hands-on AI applications and real-world case studies deliver practical value you can bring back to your organization. Join the ISM community in Washington, D.C., May 16-18, 2027, and take the next step in your professional journey.

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