ISM-Northwest Ohio, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Northwest Ohio's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
Linking professionals in supply chain management in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
ISM—Northwest Ohio, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.
Our organization covers the Toledo area and surrounding communities within a 75-mile radius. It is a personal way to get involved and to grow your network and knowledge of companies and corporations in Northwest Ohio. ISM—Northwest Ohio holds Professional Development Meetings every other month.
Upcoming Events
January
23
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
MEMBER WEBINAR
Quarterly State of Risk Update
Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.
January
29
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Navigating Sustainability Regulatory Compliance with AI-Driven Solutions
MEMBER WEBINAR
Navigating Sustainability Regulatory Compliance with AI-Driven Solutions
Join us for an insightful webinar that will delve into the latest sustainability regulations, focusing on the anticipated consolidation of CSRD, CSDDD, and EU disclosures in 2025. Discover how AI-driven solutions can help your organization stay ahead of international compliance requirements, streamline processes, and enhance sustainability efforts, all exclusively through the procurement lens.
During this webinar, you will learn about:
- The key aspects of the upcoming regulatory changes and their implications for businesses.
- How AI-driven tools can simplify the compliance process by automating data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Best practices for integrating AI solutions into your existing compliance framework.
- Strategies for staying proactive and adaptive in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
Do not miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies.
Register now to secure your spot!
February
11
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
2025 Procurement Agenda and Key Priorities
MEMBER WEBINAR
2025 Procurement Agenda and Key Priorities
2024 has been a year where Procurement’s priority shifted significantly to cost reduction in an effort to enable their organizations concerns over broader economic health. But it has also been a year where broad-based awareness of the impact of Generative AI on the procurement operating model became more entrenched. Looking forward to 2025, how will procurement teams prepare for success?
Join this session to gain insights into Hackett’s recently published 2025 Procurement Key Priorities research covering the following areas.
- Key trends that will have a transformational impact on the procurement agenda over the next five years.
- 2025 key objectives and transformation plans for procurement organizations.
- Projected changes in procurement workloads, staffing levels, operating budgets, and technology spending.
- Expected trends in procurement including operating model and analytics.
- The use of generative AI and technology to enable procurement capabilities.
Highlights from the President
Supply Management News & Reports
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The Climate ‘Tug of War’ between the U.S. and China
January 21, 2025Articles -
What’s Next for DEI Initiatives — and How Companies Can Capitalize
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Warehouse Automation Selection: A Practitioner’s Perspective
January 21, 2025Articles
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ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather data on a monthly basis through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.