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In this month’s edition of our newsletter, The Sourcing Scoop, we will talk about career development within the field of supply management and what ISM—Chicago offers to help further members’ careers within their field. Members gain access to The Sourcing Scoop, which can help you uncover deep insights through our Chicago Business Barometer™, explore best practices, and discover game-changing innovations that will revolutionize your approach to supply-chain management. Join our exclusive membership, the ultimate source for staying at the forefront of supply chain excellence. Become a member today at https://lnkd.in/gMcVAzqB For more information, reach out to Nadine Brdecka, CPSD, C.P.M. at nbrdecka@comcast.net. #Procurement #SupplyChain #ISMChicago #ISM #Newsletter #careerdevelopment #Development

We're excited to extend a warm welcome to all the fantastic new additions that joined the ISM—Chicago community recently! Regardless of your level of experience, brace yourself for an enriching journey filled with teamwork, creativity, and progress! Being part of ISM—Chicago entails: 🤝 Connecting with key figures in the industry 📚 Gaining access to specialized materials and the latest research 🌐 Engaging in groundbreaking events that drive change 🚀 Obtaining sought-after certifications in Supply-Chain management 🎉 Sharing in each other's achievements Welcome aboard and let the journey of innovation commence! #NewMembers #Procurement #SupplyChain #ISMChicago #ISM #womeninsupplychain

The Chicago Business Barometer™ is considered to be a leading indicator of the U.S.A. economy. It is available to subscribers on the last working day of each month. For more than seven decades, the Chicago Business Barometer™ has been providing leading insight into the U.S. economy.  The Barometer is delivered to subscribers via the MNI Chicago Report™, a monthly report published by MNI Indicators that presents valuable information on the U.S. economic activity and a fresh look at current U.S. business conditions.  The report consists of seven Business Activity indicators and three Buying Policy indicators that represent activity and performance levels compared to the prior month. For more information about the Chicago Business Barometer™, reach out to NWI@ism-chicagomarketing.com Purchasing and Supply Management professionals in the Chicagoland area, primarily members of ISM—Chicago, are polled to assess business conditions for their respective companies every month. Become a member of ISM—Chicago to gain access to this leading industry information at https://lnkd.in/gSHpeaUn #Procurement #SupplyChain #ISMChicago #ISM #womeninsupplychain

Part 2 of our Humanizing Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Webinar Series! Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 | 12:00pm -1:00pm Join us for Humanizing Procurement with Scott Ottenheimer, where we’ll dive into the art of negotiation as a strategic force. Scott will share how effective negotiation blends data, empathy, and problem-solving to create solutions where everyone wins. Moving beyond the idea of transactions, this session will explore how understanding both sides leads to partnerships that foster trust and drive sustainable success. This is about using negotiation to not only close deals, but to build relationships that fuel long-term growth and collaboration across industries. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gwvmMV9X

Join us for the DDBrix DDMRP Workshop! CSCMP Chicago Roundtable and ISM Chicago, in conjunction with the DePaul Driehaus College of Business, are hosting an all-day learning event Friday, November 1, showcasing the principles of Supply Chain Management and Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) using the b2wise DDBRIX Workshop. Using the carefully designed DDBrix Factory kit, participance experience as a team four scenarios (Push, Pull, Forecast-Driven, Demand-Driven) aimed at explaining how to use both materials and information to accelerate flows. The result is less inventory, higher service levels, no emergencies, and successful planners. Who should attend: • Supply Chain Professionals • Operational Excellence Professionals • Management & Production Managers • Procurement Managers • IT Directors • Financial Director • HR • Commercial and Sales • DDMRP project team • Stakeholders in a DDMRP project

In this month’s edition of our newsletter, The Sourcing Scoop, we will talk about training and development within the field of supply management and what ISM–Chicago is doing to stay on top of the trends and changes in the industry.   Members gain access to The Sourcing Scoop, which can help you uncover deep insights through our Chicago Business Barometer™, explore best practices, and discover game-changing innovations that will revolutionize your approach to supply-chain management.   Join our exclusive membership, the ultimate source for staying at the forefront of supply chain excellence. Become a member today at https://lnkd.in/gMcVAzqB For more information, reach out to Nadine Brdecka, CPSD, C.P.M. at nbrdecka@comcast.net.    #Procurement #SupplyChain #ISMChicago #ISM #Newsletter #ManufacturingMonth #Training #Development

Join us for the DDBrix DDMRP Workshop! CSCMP Chicago Roundtable and ISM Chicago, in conjunction with the DePaul Driehaus College of Business, are hosting an all-day learning event Friday, November 1, showcasing the principles of Supply Chain Management and Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) using the b2wise DDBRIX Workshop.   Using the carefully designed DDBrix Factory kit, participance experience as a team four scenarios (Push, Pull, Forecast-Driven, Demand-Driven) aimed at explaining how to use both materials and information to accelerate flows. The result is less inventory, higher service levels, no emergencies, and successful planners.   Who should attend: • Supply Chain Professionals • Operational Excellence Professionals • Management & Production Managers • Procurement Managers • IT Directors • Financial Director • HR • Commercial and Sales • DDMRP project team • Stakeholders in a DDMRP project   Agenda: 8:00 am — Registration & Networking 8:30 am — Workshop begins 12:00 pm — Lunch (approximate) 5:00 pm — Workshop concludes REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gFJFUyhc USE CODE: CHI24-ISM #SupplyChain #DDMRP #ProfessionalDevelopment

Exciting times ahead in the supply management industry! Tonight we wrapped up Phase I of our strategic planning process, focusing on our vision for the future and how we can drive growth and innovation in this ever-evolving landscape. With diverse perspectives and expertise around the table, we explored new opportunities, tackled challenges, and refined our goals for the years to come with the help of our wonderful facilitator, Russ Salzman. We can’t wait to continue this collaboration in Phase II as we strive to provide our members additional value while enhancing the Chicagoland community. A special thank you to everyone for their insights and commitment — Together we are paving the way for a more connected & agile future! #supplychain #strategicplanning #leadership #innovation

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Free event for members 😎 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. https://lnkd.in/gtFHqDBn