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Training and Education for Today’s Rapidly Changing Supply Chain Landscape
Our profession is advancing rapidly and changing almost daily, posing new challenges to the supply management professional. As our industry evolves, so does ISM training. We are the only supply management association that provides training in all areas of our supply management profession.
We stay on top of trends and changes to keep our training relevant to what our members expect and need for success. With globally-recognized training programs, ISM education is respected across industries within supply management.
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Ways to Train in Supply Chain Management
ISM offers a variety of ways to get the training you need for success and advancement.
ISM Certificates
Discover ISM Certificates for an in-depth study of supply management topics. Designed for supply chain pros, these empower skill development and career advancement.
Each program has 5 self-paced courses, followed by a knowledge quiz, equipping you with the expertise for success in today's marketplace.
Live Online Training
ISM offers a robust suite of live online training opportunities, recognizing that virtual learning is both convenient and economical. Choose from short, info-packed webinars to more in-depth virtual classroom and guided study courses where you get the benefit of live instruction.
Self-Paced Training
ISM provides a library of self-paced learning from hot topic, on-demand webinars, to interactive skill-based e-learning. These offerings are designed for the busy professional. You get the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.
In-Person Training
Our Classroom In-Person Training is exclusively available as a customized group training program, delivered by global supply management industry experts to your team on-site. Benefit from in-depth seminars tailored to your organization’s unique needs, with focused learning and networking opportunities for your team members to engage with each other and their instructor.
Core Competency Areas for Training
ISM offers training across 16 core supply chain competencies and more than 70 sub-competencies. Explore each core competency area below to discover supporting education to advance your career.
Category Management (Commodity Management)
Upcoming Education
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February
05-06
2025
VIRTUAL CLASS
Logistics Bootcamp
Build a base of Logistics knowledge in a focused two-day educational experience. Logistics Boot Camp imparts knowledge and presents tools that will help participants excel in the dynamic world of Logistics. Logistics is process of efficiently moving goods from point of origin to its destination. The process encompasses planning, storing, and transporting products, ensuring they arrive when promised and at the required level of quality. The focus of this course is an integrated Supply Chain approach that optimizes the process for the benefit of the organization and Customers. You will gain skills to optimize processes, manage resources effectively, and contribute to a smooth-running supply chain, in a focused and accelerated timeframe.
OnlineThomas E Godfrey -
February
11-12
2025
Whether you are new to the profession or new in your role in supply management, start off on the right foot with this engaging course. This essential purchasing course will provide foundational knowledge of all aspects of supply management and gives you the tools to implement to be successful in the workplace. This supply management course starts with key procurement and supply chain concepts and moves onto supply chain issues that are relevant today. Throughout this two-day training, you’ll explore innovative techniques and effective tools to position yourself as a valuable asset to your organization and its supply management team. Gain the skills you need to effectively perform your role and prepare you for long-term success.
OnlineDavid E Malone, CPSM -
February
11
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only2025 Procurement Agenda and Key Priorities
2024 has been a year where Procurement’s priority shifted significantly to cost reduction in an effort to enable their organizations concerns over broader economic health. But it has also been a year where broad-based awareness of the impact of Generative AI on the procurement operating model became more entrenched. Looking forward to 2025, how will procurement teams prepare for success?
Join this session to gain insights into Hackett’s recently published 2025 Procurement Key Priorities research covering the following areas.
- Key trends that will have a transformational impact on the procurement agenda over the next five years.
- 2025 key objectives and transformation plans for procurement organizations.
- Projected changes in procurement workloads, staffing levels, operating budgets, and technology spending.
- Expected trends in procurement including operating model and analytics.
- The use of generative AI and technology to enable procurement capabilities.
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February
13
2025
Join our Women’s Supply Management Community for a fun hour of virtual speed networking. Come get to know a handful of new people within our growing community and leverage this as your networking power hour!
*ISM membership is not required to attend this meeting. All are welcome.Online -
February
18-19
2025
Member OnlyISM Executive Roundtable - Savannah
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Taking place at the exclusive boutique hotel nestled in the heart of downtown Savannah, the Spring Corporate Program Executive Summit brings together supply chain thought leaders for networking and future-forward thinking. Hear from fellow peers on their transformational projects as well as thought leaders discussing the geopolitical environment and the changing business climate. Mix in experiences with a welcome reception, full day of interactive sessions, and wrap up the event with a surprise and delight as our guests experience something distinctly "Savannah"
Leaders will walk away with an expanded network of peers and thought leaders and energized to approach the year ahead.
This session is intended for senior leadership, senior directors, and/or VP level and above and exclusive to Corporate Program members only.
Savannah, GA
