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! We're happy you're here. This site includes the latest chapter information, as well as ISM Global offerings and updates. ISM—Pittsburgh and ISM work collaboratively to enhance the customer service experience that all members have. And, the results of this 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".
The 2024-2025 theme for this year is "Pioneering the Future of Supply Chain Excellence through Learning and Innovation". We are excited to offer over 20 professional development events, awarding over 50 CEH's and offering topics on Leadership, BI & Analytics, Supplier Management & Auditing, AI & Procurement, Negotiations, Contracts, Advanced Negotiations, Conflict in the Workforce, Diversity, to name just a few. These events will be offered both virtually and in-person. Our kick-off event will be held on August 20 with a tour of Acrisure Stadium followed by a networking session. The tour will begin at 4:00 p.m. at 100 Art Rooney Avenue. Attendees will earn two CEH's for this event. On August 29, we will offer a 12:00 p.m. webinar on The Age of Information, AI and Automation: Automating Pocurement and Project Management with Dr. Dean Kashiwagi, IFMA, Procurement an Project Management Expert. We will award one CEH for participation in this webinar.
On September 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. we will tour East End Brewery Company and host a networking session following the tour. Two CEH's will be awarded. On September 20, ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University will offer a one day seminar on BI & Analytics in Procurement with Dr. Matt Drake, Professor, Duquesne University. This seminar will be held at Rockwell Hall on Duquesne University's Campus. We will head into October with a webinar with Dr. Michael Urick, Dean, McKenna School of Business, St. Vincent College. Dr. Urick will lead a noon webinar on October 8 on the topic of Conflict in the Workforce. One CEH will be awarded to attendees. We will hold our second seminar of the fall on October 17 on Duquesne's Campus on the topic of Supplier Management and Auditing with Dr. Michael Sherwin, Duquesne University Professor. This will be a one day seminar. We will host the Sixth Annual Women Who Lead Conference on October 25 with a host of speakers. On November 14, ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University will host a one day seminar on Effective Leadership with Dr. Rex Gatto, President, Gatto Associates. We will award 8 CEH for the one day events. Registration for all events is available below.
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. And, if you have any questions on upcoming events, please contact Lisa Romango, Executive Director, at lisaromango9104@comcast.net
Upcoming Events
November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
November
08
2024
Chapter Conference
ISM-Pittsburgh 6th Annual Women Who Lead Conference
ISM-Pittsburgh 6th Annual Women Who Lead Conference
This event is curated for women, but open to all. The day will be spent empowering attendees to be their best professionally and personally. The day focuses on:
Leadership - Engagement - Opportunity - Networking.
Join us now for this unique, one-day only event, cosponsored with St. Vincent College, Duquesne University and The University of Pittsburgh.
Location: Alumni Hall, Room 532, University of Pittsburgh Campus
November
14
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University Collaborative Seminar on Effective Leadership
ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University Collaborative Seminar on Effective Leadership
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