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
Upcoming Events:
Membership Meeting March 19th - Future Proofing our Supply Chain through Workforce Development
Lunch & Learn Webinar : May 6th - Expectations in International Trade
Upcoming Events
March
19
2025
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Rochester Membership Meeting: Future Proofing our Supply Chain through Workforce Development

ISM-Rochester Membership Meeting: Future Proofing our Supply Chain through Workforce Development
Join us for our March 19th Membership Meeting with speaker Peter LePore, a seasoned executive currently serving as the Chief Learning Architect at Scarole Enterprises. Peter is renowned for his strategic approach to workforce development and talent management
Location: Elmwood Inn, 1256 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester NY 14620
Are you a full-time student? Contact ISM Member Services for complimentary registration.
480.752.6276 option 8
March
25
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Implementing Generative AI – Strategies and Successes

Implementing Generative AI – Strategies and Successes
Implementing generative AI involves integrating advanced algorithms to create content, enhance creativity, and automate tasks. Key strategies include leveraging robust data sets, ensuring ethical use, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Successes span diverse industries, from consulting to technology to nutrition, showcasing AI's transformative potential and innovative applications. Learn how industry leading companies are making the transformation.
March
27
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Getting Started with Supply Chain Design

Getting Started with Supply Chain Design
With FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) embroiling global supply chains, leaders must be proactive and intentional in assessing their supply chains and designing them for the future. But how to start? Ralph Asher of Data Driven Supply Chain LLC will discuss how to get started in supply chain design and answer common questions. This talk will equip organizations to embark on their supply chain design journey, future-proof their supply chains, and build competitive moats.
This session will dive into addressing the following questions:
- How does supply chain design differ from supply chain planning and optimization?
- What are some of the strategic questions that we can answer with supply chain design?
- What data do we need to get started in supply chain design? (Hint: much less than you may think!)
- How do we measure ROI in supply chain design projects?
- Should we build an internal team or use consultants for supply chain design projects?
- Commercial software vs. open-source software: what are the pros and cons for supply chain design?

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