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

 

Lunch & Learn Webinar:  December 10th -  Dealing with Shortages & Disruptions with Speaker Jane Tierney, CPSM, CPSD

December 18th Social Event at  Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel

Lunch & Learn Webinar:  January 14th - Kelly Barner, Head of Content and Operations, Art of Procurement

 Education Outreach Event:  February 19th - Niagara University

 Membership Meeting:  March 19th - Rochester Area with Speaker  Peter Lepore

Upcoming Events

December

10

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Rochester Lunch & Learn Webinar: Dealing with Shortages & Disruptions

Supply chain professionals know shortages and other disruptions are challenges they will deal with. They come in many forms, and many sizes, but are always lurking and can happen at any moment, for a myriad of reasons. The challenge is not if they will happen, but when and in what magnitude, and the real skill is in preparing for them and managing through them. In this talk you will learn:

• Common types of disruptions

• Factors that contribute to impacts from disruptions

• Impacts and ways to measure / assess

• Actions to take – prevention, short-term and longer-term management

Sponsor: 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc.
Online
Jane E Tierney, CPSM, CPSD

December

10

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Classification and COATs: Best Practices for Squeaky Clean Spend Data

We all think we know what bad data looks like, but what is it and what are the consequences?

I bet you never knew you needed a COAT for your data, but it will help protect you against all the dirty data that's around. Susan will share real-life examples of dirty data, and the consequences it has on the output, such as decision making, reporting, analytics, AI, and machine learning. She'll also share with you her COAT methodology to help prevent this, as well as learn how to make quick, accurate checks and changes to your own data in excel, regardless of your level of experience, and explain why data accuracy and maintenance is so important and implement best practices for this.

Takeaways:

  • The importance of data accuracy
  • The consequences of dirty data
  • How to ensure data accuracy
  • Make sure your data has its COAT on
  • How to spot check your data

Online

December

18

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Rochester Social Event: Night at Batavia Downs Gaming Hotel

Join us for our December Social Event at Batavia Downs Gaming Hotel & Casino, located off NYS Thruway, exit 48. Come on out for one of the best gaming experiences in WNY and stop for a night of fun, food, networking, and games! Registration must be made in advance. BONUS - Register by December 6th and win some free play! We ask all attendees to bring a few canned or dry goods to help our local food pantry. All who donate will be entered into a special door prize drawing!

Location: Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020 - conveniently located off NYS Thruway,  Exit 48

Sponsor: 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc.
Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel

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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Supply Management News & Reports

Extreme Makeover: Supply Chain Edition

November 12, 2024
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From the environmental scan to securing stakeholder buy-in to measuring progress, building procurement operations from scratch is an exhaustive process that never ends.

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ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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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:

  • Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business® graphical data
  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

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