ISM-SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, Inc.

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

Southeast Michigan's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Southeast Michigan is a not-for-profit chapter of the global organization: Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®). 

For more than a century, Institute for Supply Management has impacted supply management and the purchasing profession through best-in-class education, certification, leadership development and research.

 

Welcome ISM—Southeast Michigan Members

As a chapter of ISM Global, click on the video to hear ISM—Southeast Michigan members speak about their experience and the value an ISM membership adds to your career.

Upcoming Events

February

20

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM Southeast Michigan Networking Event

Join us for ISM-SEM's networking event on 02/20/2025 at Fogo de Chão in Troy, MI! Enjoy appetizers, a drink ticket, and great conversations with supply chain and procurement professionals.

Location: Fogo De Chao, 301 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084

Are you a full-time student? Reach out to ISM Member Services for exclusive student pricing! Call 480-752-6276 and select option 8.

Sponsor: 170 ISM—Southeast Michigan, Inc.

March

20

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Southeast Michigan AI in Action Panel

Panel of industry leaders that will share their experiences with integrating AI into their daily business operations. The speakers will highlight the challenges and practical applications of AI in decision-making and business administration. 

 

Location: Mike Ilitch School of Business 2771 Woodward Ave Ste 429, Detroit, MI 48201

Sponsor: 170 ISM—Southeast Michigan, Inc.
Mike Ilitch School of Business

March

27

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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?

Online

Supply Management News & Reports

Uncertainties and Unknowns — Again

January 15, 2025
Articles

More business-friendly policies are likely in 2025, but supply management organizations must contend with ‘significant wild cards,’ including many of the same dynamics that defined the first Trump administration.

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Join ISM

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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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

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

Join the Survey Panel