ISM-Madison, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
ISM—Madison, Inc. is a Local Chapter of Institute for Supply Management®
ISM—Madison’s mission is to be the premier resource for supply chain professionals in the greater Madison area and to promote their value. Our purpose is to communicate, facilitate, and promote the purchasing and supply management profession at a local level.
From highly-regarded certification programs, industry-standard training and educational resources, ISM is committed to helping you gain the edge you need in the increasing competitive supply chain profession.
Committee Participation
Acquire new skills and build your existing in planning, managing, and organizing while developing your leadership potential. Please contact a current board member for more information on committee opportunities.
Networking Opportunities
Open the doors to valuable contacts within the purchasing community at local meetings and educational functions.
Professional Certification
The internationally recognized Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and the Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) programs demonstrate your competency of purchasing and materials management.
Educational Opportunities
Enhance your skills by attending our local meetings and seminars, led by experienced instructors on topics like supplier selection, e-commerce, purchase planning, cost-price analysis, and more.
Upcoming Events
September
18
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Madison Why Lean Transformation fails 70% of the time – and the simple recipe to avoid this fate!
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Madison Why Lean Transformation fails 70% of the time – and the simple recipe to avoid this fate!
Join us for our September Chapter meeting to learn more about lean transformation. The meeting will be held at Illumina, Inc and lunch will be provided. Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration at the front desk.
September
24
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
MEMBER WEBINAR
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.
October
02
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
MEMBER WEBINAR
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
As the regulatory landscape continues to shift with new mandates like CSRD, CSDDD, and SEC disclosures, creating a streamlined supplier engagement strategy is more critical than ever. This webinar will guide you through developing a strategy that efficiently gathers the necessary data for compliance without overwhelming your suppliers. We'll explore how to minimize supplier fatigue by aligning your questions with multiple standards, reducing the number of requests, and ensuring a smooth compliance process. Additionally, we'll discuss how to integrate these data collection practices into your procurement lifecycle—from pre-contract phases to value creation moments—so you can expedite compliance, mitigate risks, and decarbonize your supply chain. Join us to learn how to make regulatory requirements a seamless part of your procurement strategy.
Supply Management News & Reports
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The Changing Dual Use Landscape
September 11, 2024ArticlesMember Only -
Shared Strategies, Support ... and Success
September 11, 2024ArticlesMember Only -
Getting the Best Deals in Negotiations
September 11, 2024ArticlesMember Only
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