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.

Elevate Your Career

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.

 

Upcoming Events

April

18

2024

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

April

24

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Louisville Virtual Chapter Meeting

Greetings ISM-Louisville Chapter Members!

We are excited to invite you to a virtual ISM Chapter Meeting. The meeting will be on April 24, 2024, from 1 PM - 2 PM EST. Tentative Agenda is listed below, but what’s most important is to get to know you, what you expect from ISM, what you can contribute to ISM, how to earn CEH’s, and Network with peers like you.

Sponsor: 350 ISM—Louisville, Inc.
Online
Lisa Kay Derham, CPSM, Diana Duran, CPSM, Floyd Lee Garr, III, Douglas Kolpak, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M.

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

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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April 15, 2024
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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.

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Unlock the Future of Supply Chain & Procurement: Join us at ISM World 2024!

The ISM World Annual Conference is the conference of the year for over 2,000 professionals in procurement and supply chain. This event offers an unparalleled experience, providing cutting-edge education, networking opportunities with industry thought leaders and peers, and the chance to connect with innovative suppliers and discover the latest products and solutions.

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