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's new and expanded website. This new site includes the latest chapter information, as well as ISM Global offerings and updates. ISM—Pittsburgh and ISM have worked collaboratively to enhance the customer service experience that all members have. And, the results of this newly-launched website is just another example of our joint efforts to bring increased value to supply managaement professionals.
With approximately 800 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".
Through June, ISM—Pittsburgh has successfully hosted seventeen events, awarding almost 50 CEH's and included topics of Leadership, Sourcing, Negotiations, Contracts, Advanced Negotiiations, Collaboration, Diversity, to name just a few. These events were offered both virtually and in-person. On a beautiful spring day in April, we toured PNC Park and learned about the behind-the-scenes operations of The Pittsburgh Pirates. This event was offered for free to all members. We hosted a very interesting webinar on May 14 on "How Do You Know You Got a Good Price" with Mr. Paul Stasko. This webinar was also offered for free to all members. Following this webinar, we offered on May 31, a one-day seminar on "Advanced Negotiations" with Mr. Jim Baehr, Vice President Sourcing & Procurement, S&H Systems. This was our final professional development event of the year. Rounding out the 2023-2024 program year, we will hold our sporting clays fundraiser on June 28 at Highlands Sporting Clays Resort. This fundraiser enables ISM-Pittsburgh to fund its scholarship program, which this year will include sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh's Race to the Case Competition!
ISM—Pittsburgh hosted five sessions in collaboration with Duquesne University. Beginning in February, five procurement focused seminars were offered, covering Excel Fundamentals & Data Analytics, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Fundamentals of Negotiations and Advanced Negotiations. All sessions were held at Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, and led by highly experienced and engaging instructors. These sessions followed the highly successful "fundamentals' sessions offered in 2023. Stay tuned for the fall 2024 course offerings. For more information and/or group registration questions, contact Lisa Romango, ISM—Pittsburgh Executive Director at lisaromango9104@comcast.net.
ISM—Pittsburgh will offer numerous opportunities to earn continuing education hours toward your certification requirements. Continue to visit the website for the latest information on offerings and opportunities. And as a reminder, SAVE the DATE of the June 28 sporting clays fundraiser, which will be held at Highlands Sporting Clays in Champion, PA. More details to follow. We look forward to meeting and exceeding the professional development needs of all supply management professionals in the Greater Pittsburgh region.
Upcoming Events
August
05
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Revolutionizing Sustainable Procurement: Data-Driven Supply Chain Solutions
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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.
August
20
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Pittsburgh Acrisure Stadium Operational Tour & Networking Event
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ISM-Pittsburgh Acrisure Stadium Operational Tour & Networking Event
August
29
2024
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Pittsburgh The Age of Info, AI and Automation: Automating Procurement and Project Mannagement
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ISM-Pittsburgh The Age of Info, AI and Automation: Automating Procurement and Project Mannagement
Join a leading expert, Dr. Kashiwagi as he shares his expertise in the world of AI and Procurement and the evolving role of the procurement professional.
Note: Webinar link will be sent prior to event date.
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