ISM-Dallas, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

Dallas' Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

Celebrating 100 Years!

On April 13, 1921, Robert Miers called to order the first organizational meeting with 25 practitioners. Now with over 400 members, ISMDallas has celebrated our centennial year.

ISM—Dallas supports a CPO Advisory Board, a group of business leaders in our community. We sponsor a mentoring program with UTD students, and we continually work with our members to encourage them to seek CPSM® and CPSD® certifications.

Partnerships

Take advantage of webinars to build up CEHs for recertification.

ISM—Dallas has partnered with ProPurchaser.  Check out special webinars on their website.

DIVERSITY MEETING

Plans are being made for an MWBE diversity meeting on September 29th at Brookhaven Country Club.  

Your participation is needed to make this meeting successful.

Contact Dapo Adegeye at dapohb@yahoo.com to volunteer for the planning committee.

 

 

Highlights from the President

Below is a list of our new incoming officers for the term 2023-2024. Welcome them to their new positions and responsibilitities.

President - George Ellington, CPSM
Vice President & Membership Chair- Shafir Moochikkal
Education Chair - Chase Jackson
Treasurer - Peter VanderLight
Secretary - Mary Walker

The board meets every month except December and all officers are expected to attend at least eight meetings per term. These members are considered the executive board of the chapter and are responsible for the finances and operations of our Chapter.

Certifications are a major part of ISM—Dallas. 

If you are interested in serving on The ISM-Dallas Board of Directors, please visit https://www.ismworld.org/for-individuals/volunteer/.

Upcoming Events

January

14

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity

This webinar delves into the critical realm of ethical sourcing, exploring best practices and highlighting the pitfalls of overlooking ethical considerations in procurement. We'll examine the psychological drivers behind procurement misconduct, drawing insights from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand how greed, power dynamics, and social influences can lead to unethical behavior. Through real-world cases, we'll illustrate the devastating consequences of corruption and fraud, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard organizational integrity.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Understand the psychological factors that contribute to procurement fraud and corruption.
  • Learn how to identify and mitigate ethical risks in your procurement processes.
  • Develop strategies to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
  • Discover best practices for ethical sourcing including supplier selection.
Online

January

21

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.

Online

January

23

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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.

Online

Supply Management News & Reports

Extreme Makeover: Supply Chain Edition

November 12, 2024
Articles

From the environmental scan to securing stakeholder buy-in to measuring progress, building procurement operations from scratch is an exhaustive process that never ends.

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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.

Become A Member

ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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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!

Join the Survey Panel