ISM-Arizona, Inc.

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

Arizona's Leading Supply Management Professionals 

Advancing Global Standards for the Supply Management Profession

ISM—Arizona, Inc. has served purchasing and materials management professionals in Arizona for well over 65 years. ISM—Arizona is a not-for-profit professional educational association, that offers seminars, workshops, plant/DC tours and networking meeting programs specifically geared toward the ever-changing environment of procurement, materials management, and planning.

We are the Arizona chapter of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) which through its network of over 50,000 professionals and 70+ chapters worldwide, offers its members the latest in professional development opportunities, literature and material references and research. With over 200 members, ISM—Arizona offers its members an excellent opportunity for both networking and education.

Upcoming Events

June

07

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Calling All Relationships Series: Fundamentals of Supplier Relationship Management

Please join us for part 1 of our "Calling All Relationship Series" - Fundamentals of Supplier Relationship Management.

In part I of our Calling All Relationship Series we will be discussing best practices, tools and requirements to build a productive, evolving and Innovative Supplier relationship.

Speakers: Sheldon Mydat, Suppeco & David Johnson, News Corp

Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc., 605 ISM—South Florida, Inc.
Online
David Johnson, Shelton Mydat

June

08

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Creating Procurement Harmony: Duet

We invite you attend part 2 in our
Creating Procurement HarmonySeries: Duet (Demystifying Data Science for Procurement)  sponsored by Arkestro.
Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc., 605 ISM—South Florida, Inc.
Online
Shannon Kreps, Robyn Sablosky

June

21

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Voice of Supply Chain with Brent Perekoppi

Please join us for our June Voice of Supply Chain featuring Brent Perekoppi, Sr. Director/Head of Sourcing, Clarivate with our host Sarah Scudder, Chief Marketing Officer, SourceDay
Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc.
Online
Brent Perekoppi, Sarah Scudder

Welcome to ISM-Arizona's new website!

Welcome to Arizona’s professional supply management organization!  This is the place where Arizona’s leading supply chain professionals gather for professional networking opportunities, seminars, workshops, and benchmarking guidance in this ever-changing environment of procurement, materials management, and planning.

Over the past few years and continuing today, the demands on supply chain management professionals have never been higher. It has been a tough few years, but there are countless opportunities for us to share knowledge, experiences, and our networks to provide solutions to our teams and to the marketplace. Please join us!

We continue to partner with ISM—New Jersey to provide numerous webinars and CEH opportunities, at no cost to current ISM—AZ members, every month. These opportunities allow each of us to stay up to date on current trends, marketplace moves and network with others who deal with the same challenges and opportunities day to day – we aren’t alone! 

Please visit our website on a frequent basis to register for upcoming sessions!  

We do have openings on our BoD and will be considering new candidates in early Q2 2023, but no need to wait, you can send an email to us providing interest and we can provide details on the process. We would love to have additional members join us!

Thank you for your continued support and membership, we are all looking forward to continuing to provide amazing solutions to our teams – join us to learn and share your ideas!

Nate Rynas

President, ISM—Arizona

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Supply Management News & Reports

The Changing Hospital Procurement Prognosis

May 08, 2023
Articles

Product and labor shortages still abound — and cost is still paramount — but health-care systems are realizing the value and opportunities their supply chains can bring in other ways. 

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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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Women’s Supply Management Community

This is an inclusive and welcoming group, and all who wish to celebrate and empower women practicing within the supply management profession are invited. This group is for creating connections, networking, celebrating successes, sharing news, tips, stories, job opportunities, ideas and empowerment for women within the supply management field.

We encourage you to share your supply chain questions, thoughts, ideas, and comments with ISM and other group members.

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