ISM- Louisville, Inc.

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

Louisville's Leading Supply Management Association
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ISM—Louisville, Inc. is a not-for-profit, dynamic association of procurement and supply management professionals in the Kentuckiana region serving the greater Louisville Metro and southern Indiana communities.

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A chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), ISM—Louisville, Inc. was incorporated on December 15, 1924, making us one of the oldest ISM chapters in the nation. Our membership is comprised of sprofessionals in both the private and public sectors, representing more than 125 employers throughout the region.

An extensive history of the early days of the association is available here.

 

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Message from the President

ISM—Louisville, Inc. is alive and well, and we are in the process of building new schedules for continuing education.  Watch this space for further news.

Douglas E. Kolpak, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., CPIM

President, ISM—Louisville, Inc.

Supply Management News & Reports

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ISM World 2025: Trade Compliance and ‘Staying Out of the Headlines’

June 01, 2025
Articles

  • It’s important for procurement organizations to have visibility into trading partners and where their products originate, lest they inadvertently source from a sanctioned entity. “A supplier might say that a product originated in a country that isn’t under the influence of China,” MacCallum said. “A company find out otherwise on the other end, when the shipment gets detained by (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).”

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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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Unlock AI for Smarter Supply Chain Decisions

The AI Playbook for Supply Chain Professionals is your practical guide to using AI to drive smarter decisions. From supplier negotiations to risk management, this on-demand toolkit offers real-world examples, ready-to-use prompts, and expert strategies tailored to the profession. Learn how to apply AI confidently and effectively-no technical background required.

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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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