ISM-Rochester, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

Rochester's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals 

ISM—Rochester, Inc. is one of over 56 chapters of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®). ISM Global is located in Tempe, Arizona and has over 50,000 members. ISM—Rochester has  over 200 members and counting! 

ISM serves as a center of excellence in establishing best-in-class professional standards of competency and conduct for its members, and for matters pertaining to purchasing, materials, research, and education.

Through alliances with its members, other chapters, and other organizations, ISM offers education, certification, research, and management programs to further the understanding and growth of the profession, servicing anyone interested in any phase of purchasing and materials.

ISM—Rochester is a non-profit association governed by it’s bylaws and a Board of Directors with committee members who are volunteers.  ISM-Rochester’s fiscal year starts June 1st and the Program Year runs September through June.

"Loyalty To Your Company, Justice To Those With Whom You Deal, Faith In Your Profession"

ISM—Rochester Founding Principle

 

Next Membership Dinner Meeting:  May 9th at Brody's on the Bay - Contractual Risk Transfer

Our Next Lunch & Learn: May 14th - Webinar: Lean & Six Sigma for Supply Chains

Annual Golf Outing - June 7th - Terry Hills  Golf Course

Upcoming Events

Apr-May

29-01

2024

EVENT

ISM World 2024 (In-Person Only)

The ISM World in-person only experience gives you the opportunity to be face-to-face with thought leaders, peers and suppliers and have dedicated time to build your network and expand your knowledge on critical topics impacting the supply management profession. Get inspired by amazing keynotes, interact in engaging breakout sessions and have fun swapping supply chain “wins” (and war stories) in a variety of attendee celebrations and small group experiences.

 

THINK YOU WANT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? Consider the ISM World all-access pass. Learn more. Read more about the All Access Pass

Las Vegas, NV
Meeting Closed
Registration Closed

May

14

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Rochester Lunch & Learn Webinar: Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chains

Join us for our May Lunch & Learn Webinar with speaker, Jane Tierney, who will present on Lean Six Sigma for Supply Chains. 
Sponsor: 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc.
Online
Jane E Tierney, CPSM, CPSD

June

25

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Rochester Lunch & Learn Webinar: Managing Supply Chain Risks

Join us for our June Lunch & Learn Webinar with speaker Tom Cook, who will present on Managing Supply Chain Risks.

Tom will outline all the risks associated with global supply chain management, tied into all the extreme issues the world is facing currently.

This will be followed by a discussion on the various strategies supply chain managers can utilize to mitigate risk and cost along with business process improvements.

Sponsor: 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc.
Online
Thomas Cook

ISM—Rochester, Inc.

Since 1917, members of Insitute for Supply Chain Management—Rochester, Inc. are recognized as world class professionals. Our chapter is volunteer driven and we have continued to serve as a center of excellence for purchasing and supply management professionals.

Check out our education calendar for exclusive Members Only education on the many competencies of supply management, along with, research analysis and leadership skills. 

Contact ISM Member Services with any questions, 480.752.6276, option 8. 

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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

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Coming Soon! ISM Member Online Community

ISM members will soon have a chance to access a new online community. This is another way members can connect, network, ask questions and share best practices to help them in their careers and strengthen the profession. Members will also have the opportunity to access the latest news, participate in polls and surveys, and more.

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