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, ISM—Dallas 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

August

05

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Revolutionizing Sustainable Procurement: Data-Driven Supply Chain Solutions

Join us for an exclusive webinar as we unveil the groundbreaking alliance between ISM and Kloopify, a leader in sustainable procurement technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of supply chain management, combining ISM's industry expertise with Kloopify's cutting-edge data analytics platform.

 

In this 60-minute session, you'll discover:

    • The vision behind the ISM-Kloopify alliance and its potential to transform sustainable procurement practices.
    • How Kloopify's data-driven solutions complement ISM's best practices and standards.
    • Real-world case studies showcasing the impact of this integrated approach on supply chain sustainability and efficiency.
    • Practical strategies for implementing these innovative tools in your organization.
    • The future of sustainable procurement and how this alliance will shape industry trends.

 

Exclusive Offer: The first 5 attendees to sign up for a pilot of Kloopify will receive the pilot for free!

 

Kloopify’s leader will share insights, answer your questions, and provide a live demonstration of the integrated solution.

 

Whether you're a procurement professional, sustainability officer, or supply chain manager, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change in your organization's procurement practices.

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Aligning, Redefining, and Thriving in the Era of Disruptions

This session will cover positioning your supply chain operations to quickly adjust to the dynamic forces surrounding supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Strategizing through today’s market and economic ups and downs are key to staying competitive – assessing realignment and redefining it.

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Complying with a Time-Sensitive Canadian Supply Chain Act

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act (S-211) went into effect January 1, 2024. If you sell products into Canada, your company may be required to comply and submit comprehensive supply chain reports by May 31, 2024. Join this interactive webinar with a live Q&A led by international trade and ESG leaders from BDO to build your understanding of what companies are subject to the Act, reporting requirements, and what this could mean for supply chain due diligence requirements in other countries.

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Supply Management News & Reports

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July 16, 2024
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ISM Annual Membership Vote

Cast your ballot for the next members of the ISM Board of Directors.

Click below for voter information.

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Notice of ISM Annual Membership Meeting

Notice is given that the Institute for Supply Management, Inc. (ISM) Annual Membership Meeting will be held on September 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. PDT at the Archer Hotel Napa in Napa, CA, USA. At any meeting of the members, every eligible member may vote either in person or by proxy. Each such proxy should be files electronically with the Secretary before or at the time of the meeting.

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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

Coming Soon! ISM Member Online Community

ISM members will soon have a chance to access a new online community. This is another way members can connect, network, ask questions and share best practices to help them in their careers and strengthen the profession. Members will also have the opportunity to access the latest news, participate in polls and surveys, and more.

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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