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
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.
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.
Supply Management News & Reports
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Geopolitical Risks: What Keeps Us Up at Night
September 17, 2024Articles -
Recent Disruptions and Preparing Your Supply Chain for the Unforeseen
September 17, 2024Articles -
New Tool and Partnerships to Aid Government in Addressing Risk
September 17, 2024Articles
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