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Welcome to our new and improved ISM—Twin Cities website! We have built this new site to better coordinate all your ISM benefits between the local and ISM Global organizations.

In the Twin Cities, we have over 300 active sourcing professionals in our membership, and we strive to bring everyone significant value in their professional and personal development.

Presently, we are offering a mix of events and training using both virtual and in-person approaches. Our virtual events are conducted on the Zoom platform and can be accessed from any device at any location.

If you have not already done so, please bookmark this new site and delete any references you have to our old site. We look forward to serving you in 2022!

January

12 2023

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Quarterly State of Risk Update

Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.

Online

January

18 2023

Chapter Meeting

ISM- Twin Cities: Defending Against Supplier Price Increases & Collaborative Cost Reduction with Suppliers

Defending Against Supplier Price Increases & Collaborative Cost Reduction Seminar (4-hours) In-Person

Location:
Banner Engineering,
7401 Boone Ave. N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

Sponsor: 700 ISM—Twin Cities, Inc.

Brooklyn Park, MN

Randy J. Christoffersen

April

13 2023

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Quarterly State of Risk Update

Online

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Welcome from the President

Welcome! Thank you for visiting our website. On behalf of the board, come on in. Explore our site and stay a bit.

ISM—Twin Cities is a non-profit organization, run primarily by volunteers, focused on education, professional development, and networking for those in sourcing and supply chain. Our chapter has monthly membership meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today’s professionals and networking opportunities. We’d love to see you online or in person!

Look for information on the Fall Conference. This two-day seminar is packed with speakers focused on ideas to take back to the workplace. The conference is a great value for the amount of information provided and close to home.

Find the great periodic seminar offerings on the web site. There is probably one coming up soon! The topics are related to the core work done in our industry every day.

ISM—Twin Cities offers courses to assist participants to earn CPSM® certification. This certification is a great tool to have in any position, just starting a career or towards the end of a career. The courses help attendees prepare to pass each section of the exam.

Not a member of ISM—Twin Cities? Please join us. Consider this a personal invitation from myself and the board to join as a member. Becoming a member offers many benefits at the local and global level. Members can find many options to help become leaders of their careers.

If you need more information, please contact the office for further information. You may e-mail info@ism-twincities.org or call 952.564.3045.

Sincerely,
Kent Kolstad, CPSM, C.P.M.
President, ISM—Twin Cities, Inc.

Firefighting and Frayed Nerves

November 08, 2022

Articles

After more than two years of walking a tightrope to keep products — and their companies — moving during the coronavirus pandemic, many procurement professionals are feeling the ‘PTSD’ of supply chain burnout.

COP27 2022 Brings Climate Balance Closer

November 15, 2022

Articles
One hundred international leaders were immersed at COP27, the annual United Nations (U.N.) climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, sharing each nation’s status on decarbonization, sustainability and its subsequent impact worldwide.
Informal Employee Engagement Builds Retention

November 15, 2022

Articles
The age of disruption continues to reign true across the supply chain, pausing productivity while putting business reputation and integrity at risk. This is where resiliency comes in handy.
Midyear Changes to Working Capital Performance

November 15, 2022

Articles
Ongoing disruption has caused companies to optimize their working capital performance through such measures as improvements to inventory and days payable outstanding (DPO) performance.

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ISM-Twin Cities 2023 Fall Conference!

Our 2023 annual fall conference will be held October 9-10, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Plymouth, MN. SAVE THE DATE NOW so you don't miss this opportunity to grow professionally, build your local network and hear from industry leaders.

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.

Become A Member

What would you say to someone who is thinking about joining ISM?
ISM and the local chapters provide access to networking, professional development, conferences, leadership opportunities, best practice benchmarking and lifelong connections. This applies to supply management professionals who are at any stage of their career. It’s really a no-brainer for anyone who is serious about their career in supply management and would like to continue their education on a reoccurring basis.

What do you value most about your ISM membership?
I’ve had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at ISM-Twin Cities for 5 years which has accelerated my leadership development and networking as a young professional. This active role in the organization has created excellent benchmarking opportunities which I can utilize at my existing employer and beyond. My network has drastically expanded in this short time and will continue to grow as I stay involved in ISM throughout my career.

- Corey Gustafson, CPSM
Commodity Manager
Entegris

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