Training
Training
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.
To see all upcoming events, please visit the Education Calendar.
Upcoming Events
October
17
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
MEMBER WEBINAR
Quarterly State of Risk Update
Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.
November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
MEMBER WEBINAR
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
January
14
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
MEMBER WEBINAR
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
This webinar delves into the critical realm of ethical sourcing, exploring best practices and highlighting the pitfalls of overlooking ethical considerations in procurement. We'll examine the psychological drivers behind procurement misconduct, drawing insights from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand how greed, power dynamics, and social influences can lead to unethical behavior. Through real-world cases, we'll illustrate the devastating consequences of corruption and fraud, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard organizational integrity.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand the psychological factors that contribute to procurement fraud and corruption.
- Learn how to identify and mitigate ethical risks in your procurement processes.
- Develop strategies to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
- Discover best practices for ethical sourcing including supplier selection.