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

07

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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
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November

08

2024

Chapter 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

Sponsor: 510 ISM—Pittsburgh, Inc.
University of Pittsburgh
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November

14

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Pittsburgh & Duquesne University Collaborative Seminar on Effective Leadership

Location: Duquesne University Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Sponsor: 510 ISM—Pittsburgh, Inc.
Duquesne University Rockwell Hall
Rex Gatto
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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:

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  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
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