ISM-West Georgia, Inc.

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

West Georgia's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals 

The Institute for Supply Management – West Georgia, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that exists to educate, develop, and advance the purchasing and supply management profession. Founded in 1983, ISM-West Georgia, Inc. is a volunteer driven chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) - the most respected worldwide supply management association. 

Upcoming Events

December

07

2023

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Optimizing Your Shoring Strategy

Over the last few years, manufacturers have considered making significant changes to their network footprints in response to global disruptions and an uncertain geopolitical landscape. While some companies are starting to put those plans into action, many are still evaluating whether and how to change their manufacturing locations.

Register to join us in this interactive webinar where we will explore

  • Trends in nearshoring and reshoring
  • Considerations for leading companies when deciding on shoring strategy changes
  • Credits and incentives that can help fund strategic investments
  • A practical framework to help your company optimize its shoring strategy
Online
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January

18

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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.

Online
Thomas Derry, Bindiya Vakil
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April

04

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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.

Online
Thomas Derry, Bindiya Vakil
Register Now
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Welcome to ISM-West Georgia

Inc. support of our mission to foster development and leadership of supply management professionals, we have the below benefits of membership:

  • Networking – Connect with hundreds of professionals at chapter events and establish a peer support network.
  • Certifications – The Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®), and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™) designations provide you an edge in career advancement while demonstrating your expertise in the field of supply management.
  • Education Opportunities – Access to educational and professional development events at dinner meetings.
  • Other Perks – Including volunteer opportunities and Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).

Please feel free to contact me at Andrew.kwokvk@gmail.com or any board member if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to volunteer. We are always looking for volunteers to be involved in planning and organizing the chapter activities. I appreciate the chance to get to know you. 

On behalf of ISM- West Georgia Board of Directors, we look forward to serving you better and helping you advance your career through participation in our chapter events.

 

Andrew Kwok, CPSM, CPSD
Chapter President

Supply Management News & Reports

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Recovering Value in Reverse Logistics

November 15, 2023
Articles

With the busiest time of year for returns starting soon, it’s critical for retailers to find monetization opportunities while retaining customer loyalty. 

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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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