ISM-Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
An ISM Chapter connecting and empowering supply chain professionals to advance individual, and community success.
Greater Grand Rapids Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM - Greater Grand Rapids is a local chapter of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), providing practical and timely professional development for supply management professionals in West Michigan. We also provide opportunities to meet and learn from other local professionals. Our membership is comprised of practitioners in both the private and public sectors, representing more than 100 employers throughout the region. ISM—Greater Grand Rapids was incorporated in 1919, making us one of the oldest ISM chapters in the nation.
Upcoming Events
October
28
2026
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Greater Grand Rapids: AI in Supply Chain: What’s Working, What’s Hype, & What’s Next
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Greater Grand Rapids: AI in Supply Chain: What’s Working, What’s Hype, & What’s Next
Join ISM-Greater Grand Rapids for a candid fireside chat with Amy Baddley, data privacy and AI attorney at Varnum LLP, on using AI responsibly in supply chain. Expect real-world stories, practical takeaways, and plenty of time for your questions.
· Real talk on using AI responsibly in supply chain & where humans still matter
· AI promises to transform procurement and supply chain, but where does it deliver, where does it fall short, and who’s accountable when it gets things wrong?
Additional Information
There is free parking at the venue.
Breakfast will be served.
Location
Grace Hauenstein Library
159 Woodward Lane SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
November
18
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Member Orientation
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Orientation
This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.
January
07
2027
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
ISM's Economic Update with Anirban Basu, Ph.D.
MEMBER WEBINAR
ISM's Economic Update with Anirban Basu, Ph.D.
Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will kickoff the year and lead the discussion about current economic indicators and provide an insightful forecast that unveils critical supply chain risks. Topics include:
· Analyzing key factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policies, business confidence, and geopolitics.
· Exploring the intricate relationship between business confidence and economic trajectories.
· Gaining unique insights into worker attitudes and their impact on economic trends.
These data-driven insights are essential for senior supply chain leaders and executives seeking to steer their organizations strategically. It's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow supply chain leaders and ISM member community.
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence. He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.
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