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Rochester's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Rochester, Inc. is one of over 54 chapters of Institute for Supply Management^® (ISM^®). ISM Global is located in Tempe, Arizona and has over 50,000 members. ISM—Rochester has under 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 1^st 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

Upcoming Events:

Lunch & Learn Webinar: June 24th - The Art of Walking Away: Why the Best Deals Happen When You’re Ready to Quit

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ISM World 2025 (In-Person)

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ISM World 2025 Monday

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ISM World 2025 Tuesday

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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.

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ISM World 2025: Trade Compliance and ‘Staying Out of the Headlines’

June 01, 2025

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It’s important for procurement organizations to have visibility into trading partners and where their products originate, lest they inadvertently source from a sanctioned entity. “A supplier might say that a product originated in a country that isn’t under the influence of China,” MacCallum said. “A company find out otherwise on the other end, when the shipment gets detained by (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).”

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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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Unlock AI for Smarter Supply Chain Decisions

The AI Playbook for Supply Chain Professionals is your practical guide to using AI to drive smarter decisions. From supplier negotiations to risk management, this on-demand toolkit offers real-world examples, ready-to-use prompts, and expert strategies tailored to the profession. Learn how to apply AI confidently and effectively-no technical background required.

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Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

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: