New! AI Playbook for Supply Managers

Harness AI to Transform Procurement and Supply Chain Management

 

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The ISM AI Playbook for Supply Managers is a self- paced digital learning program designed to help supply management professionals understand, implement, and optimize AI strategies within procurement and supply chain functions. This expert - led program provides a structured approach to AI adoption, ensuring that professionals can integrate AI effectively and responsibly to drive efficiency, resilience, and competitive advantage.

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March 11, 2025
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In “the most challenging time” for the profession, the ISM World 2025 Annual Conference is designed to inspire and celebrate genius amid global challenges and an ever-changing supply chain canvas.

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Upcoming Education

  • Mar-Apr

    17-18

    2025

    Get prepared for the Supply Management Integration exam with ISM's Guided Learning course. Designed with today's busy professional in mind, this comprehensive, self-paced course will provide a deep understanding of essential supply management competencies and set you up for success on the exam.

    Online
    Kelly M Green, CPSM, CPSD
  • March

    25

    2025

    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.

    Online
  • 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
  • April

    02-03

    2025

    This course is a comprehensive supply chain management course designed to elevate your understanding and skills in the key areas of materials management and logistics. This course offers an integrated approach to mastering the planning, acquisition, flow, and distribution of production materials from raw materials to finished products. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to optimize your organization's supply chain for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

    Online
    Jeffery K Sjurseth
  • April

    03

    2025

    Sponsored by Zycus

    Traditional procurement intake processes drain thousands of hours and lead to missed savings opportunities. Forward-thinking organizations are moving beyond basic automation, leveraging Agentic AI to intelligently manage procurement intake—learning, adapting, and autonomously driving outcomes.

    Join Zycus for this exclusive webinar, explore how self-learning AI agents are eliminating intake bottlenecks and turning procurement into a strategic advantage.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Transform Beyond Automation – How Agentic AI goes beyond rule-based automation to intelligently process procurement requests
    • Uncover 5 Game-Changing Use Cases – Where AI-powered intake management is delivering immediate ROI
    • Seamless Implementation – Strategies to integrate AI-driven intake management with minimal disruption

    Why Attend:

    • Learn how leading organizations cut intake processing time by 40-50%
    • Get an implementation roadmap that delivers results in weeks, not months
    • Watch AI agents in action, handling complex procurement scenarios autonomously
    • Gain actionable insights to optimize your procurement intake today.

    Reserve your spot now and take procurement intake to the next level with Agentic AI, powered by Zycus!

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