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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 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

Next Membership Dinner Meeting: April 9th - Chef's Restaurant, 291 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204 - Register by April 1st

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

April

18 2024

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Complying with a Time-Sensitive Canadian Supply Chain Act

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act (S-211) went into effect January 1, 2024. If you sell products into Canada, your company may be required to comply and submit comprehensive supply chain reports by May 31, 2024. Join this interactive webinar with a live Q&A led by international trade and ESG leaders from BDO to build your understanding of what companies are subject to the Act, reporting requirements, and what this could mean for supply chain due diligence requirements in other countries.

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Apr-May

29-01

2024

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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

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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.

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Jane E Tierney, CPSM, CPSD

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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.

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.

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Unlock the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement: Join us at ISM World 2024!

The ISM World Annual Conference is the conference of the year for over 2,000 professionals in procurement and supply chain. This event offers an unparalleled experience, providing cutting-edge education, networking opportunities with industry thought leaders and peers, and the chance to connect with innovative suppliers and discover the latest products and solutions.

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