ISM-Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Greater Grand Rapids Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. is a not-for-profit, dynamic association of procurement and supply management professionals providing continuing education in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
Elevate Your Career
A chapter of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), ISM—Greater Grand Rapids, Inc. was incorporated in 1919, making us one of the oldest ISM chapters in the nation. Our membership is comprised of professionals in both the private and public sectors, representing more than 100 employers throughout the region.
Upcoming Events
September
17
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Greater Grand Rapids September Professional Development Meeting
ISM-Greater Grand Rapids September Professional Development Meeting
Back by popular demand, Paul Isely, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, will share his economic forecast for West Michigan.
Location: Calvin University School of Business 1810 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids MI 49546 Room 103
September
24
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
This presentation is based on the book “Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management” that Gary Cokins co-authored published by John Wiley & Sons. The book is a result of a research study to examine the application of supply chain profit and costing measurement methods in multiple industries and international settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Why there is pressure on supply chain trading partners to collaborate rather than be adversarial.
- Why customers are the source of shareholder wealth creation for suppliers.
- How to measure and manage supplier, product, channel, and customer profitability.
- Why as differentiation from product advantages is reduced or neutralized due to commoditization, then service level differentiation matters, and the customer relationship grows in importance as a competitive advantage.
- How to shift the mindset from growing sales to growing profitable sales and to view customers as investments like in a stock portfolio to seek higher ROIs – return on customers (ROC).
- How to consider influencing a company’s suppliers’ suppliers and customers’ customers – second tiers and above.
October
02
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
As the regulatory landscape continues to shift with new mandates like CSRD, CSDDD, and SEC disclosures, creating a streamlined supplier engagement strategy is more critical than ever. This webinar will guide you through developing a strategy that efficiently gathers the necessary data for compliance without overwhelming your suppliers. We'll explore how to minimize supplier fatigue by aligning your questions with multiple standards, reducing the number of requests, and ensuring a smooth compliance process. Additionally, we'll discuss how to integrate these data collection practices into your procurement lifecycle—from pre-contract phases to value creation moments—so you can expedite compliance, mitigate risks, and decarbonize your supply chain. Join us to learn how to make regulatory requirements a seamless part of your procurement strategy.
Highlights from the President
Supply Management News & Reports
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