ISM-San Fernando Valley, Inc.

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

San Fernando's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.

Want to advance your supply management career? ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc. connects members with recognized supply management professionals, provides pertinent certification and training programs, and grows your professional network. ISM—SFV helps you compete and win in today’s global marketplace.

 

 

Upcoming Events

Apr-May

29-01

2024

EVENT

ISM World 2024 (In-Person Only)

The ISM World in-person only experience gives you the opportunity to be face-to-face with thought leaders, peers and suppliers and have dedicated time to build your network and expand your knowledge on critical topics impacting the supply management profession. Get inspired by amazing keynotes, interact in engaging breakout sessions and have fun swapping supply chain “wins” (and war stories) in a variety of attendee celebrations and small group experiences.

 

THINK YOU WANT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? Consider the ISM World all-access pass. Learn more. Read more about the All Access Pass

Las Vegas, NV

July

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

Anytime

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Complying with a Time-Sensitive Canadian Supply Chain Act

Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labor and Child Labor in Supply Chains Act (S-211) went into effect January 1, 2024. If you sell products into Canada, your company may be required to comply and submit comprehensive supply chain reports by May 31, 2024. Join this interactive webinar with a live Q&A led by international trade and ESG leaders from BDO to build your understanding of what companies are subject to the Act, reporting requirements, and what this could mean for supply chain due diligence requirements in other countries.

Online

Join ISM

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.

Become A Member

ISM Volunteer Positions Available — Get Involved!

The ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc. chapter is looking for professionals who want to contribute their ideas, time, knowledge, skills, and talents to make ISM—SFV the best chapter for its members.

ISM—SFV offers education, certification, research, leadership opportunities, and management programs to further the understanding and growth of the profession.

Benefits for volunteering include:

  • Earn up to 7 CEHs per year
  • Leadership development
  • Exclusive networking opportunities
  • Contribute to the profession
  • Special pricing at annual conference for chapter officers

If you are interested in volunteering and would like complete position details, visit the Volunteer Page and enter your information. 

Volunteer

Supply Management News & Reports

Navigating Uncertainties: 5 Supply Management Strategies for Success

April 22, 2024
Articles

Sponsored Content
A March 2020 study from Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) found that 81 percent of U.S. companies expected their procurement operations to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than four years later, we find that supply chains have been substantially altered by the COVID-19, but many procurement organizations have not transformed themselves.

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