ISM-Akron, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Akron's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Akron, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.
ISM—Akron was established in 1922 and has members from businesses throughout Summit, Stark, Portage, and Cuyahoga counties. It is our goal to make ISM—Akron, Inc. the premiere supply professional organization in Northeast Ohio. It is our mission to educate, serve, and develop our members so that they will continue to provide value, opportunity, and cost reduction for the local business interests they represent. By working hand-in-hand with local universities and businesses, we hope to discover needs, recognize future opportunities for growth and service to build on the value of our Supply Management profession.
Upcoming Events
June
25
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Aligning, Redefining, and Thriving in the Era of Disruptions
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Aligning, Redefining, and Thriving in the Era of Disruptions
This session will cover positioning your supply chain operations to quickly adjust to the dynamic forces surrounding supply chain, procurement, and logistics. Strategizing through today’s market and economic ups and downs are key to staying competitive – assessing realignment and redefining it.
July
18
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
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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.
August
22
2024
EVENT
Member Only
ISM Member Meetup and Networking
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ISM Member Meetup and Networking
Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Join us for an exclusive ISM community membership meetup event in the greater area of Boston! Dive into a dynamic evening featuring insights and discussion of trending topics presented by local leaders, and dedicated networking reception. This local event is part of an exciting series of meetups tailored specifically for our community of members.
Forge new connections and strengthen existing ones as you engage with fellow ISM members who share your passion for procurement, supply chain, and professional development. This meetup is your opportunity to explore, learn, and thrive within our vibrant community and experience a prominent local organization. Our host for the evening is Blount Fine Foods.
Location: Blount Fine Foods
Supply Management News & Reports
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Report On Business® Roundup: May Services PMI®
June 05, 2024Articles
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