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

October

24

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-San Fernando Valley: Meet Your ISM - San Fernando Valley 2024/2025 Board

Exciting News for Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals!

Are you looking to expand your professional network, gain insights into the latest industry trends, and be part of a thriving supply chain community? Then don't miss this opportunity!

Join the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) SFV for an engaging evening as we meet the new Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 year. This event is more than just a meet-and-greet—it's a chance to:

Discover the new initiatives and strategic goals ISM SFV has planned.

Learn how you can engage and contribute to the supply chain community.

Get a sneak peek at what's on the horizon for the upcoming year.

When: 10/24/2024

Where: Ugo - Culver City, 3865 Cardiff Avenue, Culver City, CA 90232

This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow supply chain and procurement professionals in a relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to share your expertise, learn from others, or explore chapter opportunities, this event is for you.

Come join us for an evening of learning, networking, and growth. I look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Ugo 3865 Cardiff Ave, Culver City, CA 90232

Sponsor: 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc.
Ugo - Culver City

November

07

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings

Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.

Attendees can expect the following:

  • Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
  • How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
  • Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
  • Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
  • Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
  • Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
Online

January

14

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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.
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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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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. 

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Supply Management News & Reports

Addressing the Links

September 11, 2024
Articles

Four years ago, Inside Supply Management® dubbed the 2020 U.S. presidential election the “supply chain election.” While some of the circumstances have changed — namely, the coronavirus pandemic has ended and supply chains on the whole have returned more or less to 2019 levels —  the focus has not.

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ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.

Participation in the survey panel provides many benefits:

  • Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business® graphical data
  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

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