ISM-St. Louis, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
St. Louis Area Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
A Proud History
ISM—St. Louis, Inc. was founded in 1916 by two St. Louis area procurement professionals, F.W. Russe of the Mallinckrodt Chemical Company, and A. Sherwood of the Morton Salt Company.
Over 108 years later, ISM—St. Louis continues to provide local and national leadership in supply chain management, particularly in the areas of education and standards of excellence.
Elevate Your Career
As a chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our members and the procurement/supply management profession through education, certifications, research, and communication.
Our membership is comprised of procurement and supply chain professionals and managers employed in host of companies from the government, private and public sectors. For more information on becoming a part of ISM—St. Louis, click here.
Come join us at our next event!
Welcome to the new and improved ISM—St. Louis website. ISM—St. Louis, Inc. is a non-profit association dedicated to strengthening the community of procurement and supply management professionals in and around the St. Louis region.
Presently, we are offering a mix of events and training using both virtual and in-person approaches. Our virtual events are conducted on the Zoom or MS Teams platforms and can be accessed from any device at any location.
https://st-louis.ismworld.org/meet-connect/meetings-events/
If you have not already done so, please bookmark this new site and delete any references you have to our old site. We look forward to serving you!
** Added Note: If you receive an error while attempting to register with the links below, please ensure you're using Chrome and have logged in to the https://www.ismworld.org/ site first. Then retry the registration link below. If you continue receiving an error, please reachout to https://www.ismworld.org/ContactUs . Thank you **
Upcoming Events
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.
January
21
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
MEMBER WEBINAR
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!
Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.
January
23
2025
Chapter Webinar
St. Louis Fundamentals of Risk Management
Chapter Webinar
St. Louis Fundamentals of Risk Management
As global supply chains become more complex - join subject matter expert, Michelle Rohlwing, and ISM St Louis on a 2-hour event to learn to identify, analyze, and assess risk systematically throughout the global supply chain; and how to prioritize solutions.
The webinar link will be sent to attendees once registration closes.
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