ISM-Pittsburgh, Inc.

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

Pittsburgh's Leading Supply Chain Management Organization

Welcome to ISM—Pittsburgh!  With approximately 550 members in the chapter, we remain true to our mission to serve "the education, certification, communication and networking needs of supply management professionals in the Greater Pittsburgh area. We will do this to enhance the supply management profession, its image and ethical standards to maximize membership value".  

We are excited to offer multiple professional development and networking events, awarding CEH's and offering topics on AI & Procurement, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Leadership & Influence, Total Cost of Ownership, The Importance of Manufacturing, and site visits at distribution centers, service centers, and the best breweries in the 'Burgh!  These various events are offered annually and both virtually and in-person.   

The 2025 -2026 professional development program year has concluded with over ten events offered serving approximately 200 members!  We are so pleased to have offered a number of events in different formats and at different venues.  We look forward to planning an exciting 2026-2027 program year filled with events that are beneficial to supply management professionals, both personally and professionally.  Be sure to check back in mid-July to learn more about what is coming this fall!

As part of our tradition, our fundraiser will close out the 2025-2026 program year!  On June 19,  we will host our 9th Annual Sporting Clays Event, which will be held at Coal Ridge Sporting Clays, located in Weirton, WV.  Proceeds from this event benefit the ISM-Pittsburgh Scholarship Program Case Competitions and support our professional development offerings. This day is filled with comradery, great weather, networking, and lots of prizes!  You do not need to have experience to participate. Don't wait, and register now!  Contact Lisa Romango at lisaromango9104@comcast.net for detailed registration and sponsorship information.

Below is a recap of programs offered in 2025-2026:   

On September 30, ISM—Pittsburgh supported Pittsburgh's Chemical Day at The Sheraton Station Square.  Thomas W. Derry, ISM CEO, was a participant, facilitator, and keynote speaker at Pittsburgh Chemical Day!  https://www.pittchemday.com/  Six CEH's were awarded.

On October 17 from 9:00a – 12:00p, ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University  hosted a collaborative seminar on "The Fundamentals of AI in Supply Chain" with Mike Hruska, President & CEO, Problem Solutions.  The seminar was held at Rockwell Hall on Duquesne's Campus, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Three CEH's were awarded.  
 
On October 21 from 4:00p - 6:00p, we offered a site visit at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Champion, PA    
 
On November 7 from 9:00a - 3:00p, ISM—Pittsburgh hosted the 7th Annual Women Who Lead Conference, which was held at the Fred Rogers Center, located on St. Vincent's Campus, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd., Latrobe, PA.   ISM—Pittsburgh co-hosted the Conference with St. Vincent College, and co-sponsor the event with the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University.  Seven CEH's were awarded.
  
On November 18  from 12:00p – 1:00p, we hosted a webinar on "Stop Playing Contract Catch-Up: How AI Makes Review Fast, Accurate, and Aligned" with Julie Prex, Vice President Marketing, LegalSifter and Tom Henson, Senior Vice President, Products & Marketing, LegalSifter. One CEH was awarded.
 
On January 21 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  the topic of the Lunch & Learn was "The Total Cost of Ownership".  Mr. John Russo, Director Duquesne University Center of Supply Chain Excellence.  1.5 CEH's were awarded.
 
Our March and April tours were held at PITT OHIO facilities, located on Rich Hill Rd, Cheswick, PA  and at AHN's Distribution Center, located at 4050 Jackson Pointe Court, Zelienople, PA.  These events were informative, engaging, and delivered by teams of knowledgeable procurement professionals. 2 CEH's were awarded at each tour.
 
On May 14 from  9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., we hosted a six-hour seminar on "Effective Contracting: Professional Development for Contract Managers".This seminar was held at Duquesne University's Rockwell Hall.  This course developed the competencies required for effective contracting: risk identification, agreement structuring, negotiation strategy, and professional judgment. It also addressed how AI tools can support contract managers when applied appropriately and validated properly.  6 CEH were awarded.  
 

ISM—Pittsburgh works diligently to offer numerous opportunities to earn continuing education hours, which may be applied toward your certification requirements. Continue to visit the website for the latest information on offerings and opportunities. Please contact Lisa Romango, Executive Director. 

Upcoming Events

July

23

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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August

06

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
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AI-Native Cost Intelligence to Turn Procurement into a Profit Center

Procurement leaders are under pressure to do more than manage spend—they’re expected to drive measurable business value. This member-only webinar explores how AI-native cost intelligence is reshaping procurement into a strategic profit lever.

Join Gautam Pasari, Founder and CEO of True ValueHub, a 2025 ISM Supply Chain Trailblazer winner, for a focused discussion and case study on how organizations can move upstream in the cost lifecycle, increase transparency across global supply networks, and accelerate sourcing decisions without compromising rigor. You’ll gain practical insight into how AI is enabling faster, more informed collaboration across engineering, sourcing, and supplier ecosystems.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why early-stage cost intelligence matters
    Understand how influencing the first 70–80% of cost during design can unlock greater savings and reduce downstream trade-offs.
  • How to build transparency and tariff resilience
    See how breaking costs into clear drivers—materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon—creates a shared understanding with suppliers and strengthens your ability to model and respond to tariffs and trade shifts.
  • How AI is accelerating sourcing cycles
    Explore how AI-enabled workflows can compress RFQ timelines from months to days, enabling real-time collaboration and more strategic decision-making.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify how early-stage cost intelligence influences 70–80% of total product cost and apply this insight to improve design-phase decision-making.
  • Evaluate cost drivers across materials, manufacturing, logistics, and carbon to improve transparency, strengthen supplier alignment, and model the impact of tariffs and trade changes.
  • Apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate RFQ and sourcing processes, reducing cycle times and enabling more effective real-time collaboration.
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Gautam Pasari
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August

20

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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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Megan Hays
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