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:

ISM—Pittsburgh and Duquesne University Collaboration

Procurement work is more challenging than ever with the supply chain challenges worldwide. But despite all of the obstacles to success in today’s volatile economy, you can give your procurement team the tools to compete in today’s world. Duquesne University’s Center for Excellence for Supply Chain Management and Pittsburgh’s chapter of Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is now offering executive education seminars designed to help procurement teams.

Excel Fundamentals & Data Analytics

Auditing for Improved Supplier Performance

Effective Leadership

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Upcoming Events

November

21

2024

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.

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December

10

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Classification and COATs: Best Practices for Squeaky Clean Spend Data

We all think we know what bad data looks like, but what is it and what are the consequences?

I bet you never knew you needed a COAT for your data, but it will help protect you against all the dirty data that's around. Susan will share real-life examples of dirty data, and the consequences it has on the output, such as decision making, reporting, analytics, AI, and machine learning. She'll also share with you her COAT methodology to help prevent this, as well as learn how to make quick, accurate checks and changes to your own data in excel, regardless of your level of experience, and explain why data accuracy and maintenance is so important and implement best practices for this.

Takeaways:

  • The importance of data accuracy
  • The consequences of dirty data
  • How to ensure data accuracy
  • Make sure your data has its COAT on
  • How to spot check your data

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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.
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Welcome

On behalf of the ISM—Pittsburgh Board of Directors, I want to welcome you to ISM-Pittsburgh's website, and I encourage you to take some time and explore.

In early June, the newly elected Board of Directors held its strategic planning session. At this annual meeting, we brainstormed and collaborated to develop a strong professional development program for the coming program year. I also want to take a moment and ask all members to share their ideas for programs, events, site visits, etc...  We value your input and want to ensure you that we are here to listen and meet your supply management needs both personally and professionally.  

The theme for the 2024-2025 program year is "Pioneering the Future of Supply Chain Excellence Through Learning and Innovation.  We will host over 20 events both in-person and virtual between August and June, all supporting the theme for the year.  We hosted our first two events in August and will continue to offer two events per month through December.  Our next meeting/tour/networking session will be held on September 17 at East End Brewery.  On September 20 we will host a one-day seminar on Duquesne University's Campus on Excel Fundamentals & Data Analytics.  We hope to see you at an event as the Board works to meet your continuing education requirements.

If you are not yet a member of ISM—Pittsburgh, I invite you to join. If you'd like further information on the numerous benefits of membership, please contact ISM—Pittsburgh's Executive Director at lisaromango9104@comcast.net

Brandon Jackson
ISM—Pittsburgh President

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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

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