Professional Development
Past professional development meeting content- Find past presentation content and replayable meetings below. Some content may be missing at the request of the presenter.
September 2025
- September 17, 2025 | Attracting & Retaining Supply Chain Talent
July 2025
- July 29, 2025 | Economic & Commodity Market Update presented by S&P Global
May 2025
- May 20, 2025 | The Power of Data-Driven Negotiating
April 2025
- April 24, 2025 | Tranforming for a Resilient Supply Chain
March 2025
- March 26, 2025 | Managing and Mitigating Tariffs (Note: This tariff update was provided by CH Robinson on 3/26/25. Please be aware that the landscape is changing regularly so this information could be outdated relatively quickly if further changes are adopted.)
February 2025
- February 13, 2025 | Utilizing a GPO to Help Manage Indirect Spend
January 2025
- January 14, 2025 | Tariff Update
November 2024
- November 13, 2024| Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
September 2024
- September 18, 2024| ISM Global Value Proposition
July 2024
- July 17, 2024| Optimizing Indirect Sourcing Panel
April 2024
- April 24, 2024| Mitigating Back Door Selling
March 2024
- March 12, 2024| Moving Your Diversity Procurement from Compliance-Based to Best Practices
December 2023
- December 12, 2023| Single and Sole Sourcing
November 2023
- November 15, 2023| Effective Supplier Management
September 2023
- September 13, 2023| Networking
July 2023
- July 17, 2023| Supplier Lifecycle Management
June 2023
- June 13, 2023| Grow Your Sourcing in Mexico
May 2023
- May 17, 2023| Corrugated Packaging Update
April 2023
- April 12, 2023| Leveraging AI
March 2023
- March 14, 2023| The Seven Deadly Sins of Negotiation
February 2023
- Feb 21| 2022 Supply Chain Logistics Overview and 2023 Outlook
January 2023
- Jan 11| AI & Machine Learning
November 2022
- Nov 16| Mentorship
August 2022
- Aug 17| Supply Chain Disruption Panel
May 2022
- May 11 | Networking for Success
April 2022
- April 14 | Supplier Relationship Management at Best Buy
February 2022
- February 16 | Implications of Supply Chain Circularity for Sourcing
January 2022
- January 19 | Trade and Tariff Update
Upcoming Events
January
20
2026
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Twin Cities: Professional Development Meeting - Tariffs in 2026
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Twin Cities: Professional Development Meeting - Tariffs in 2026
Tariffs in 2026: Current State, Challenges, and Effective Mitigation
As we enter 2026, tariffs remain one of the most significant challenges facing nearly every company. Procurement teams continue working diligently to identify new ways to offset and mitigate these impacts while developing long-term strategies to navigate an evolving trade landscape.
We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Holloway, Director of Customs Operations at Expeditors, will be our featured speaker at the January meeting. Stephanie brings extensive knowledge and proven experience in this area.
Below is an outline of the topics she will cover:
• Current tariff landscape: Where we are today and how we got here
• What to expect in 2026 and beyond
• IEEPA court case
• Additional Section 232/301 cases
• Trade deals and exemptions
• USMCA review
• 2026 best practice mitigation strategies
• Defining roles to optimize results (customs broker, trade attorney, and other key partners)
• Q&A session
If your company has, or will have, any exposure to tariffs (That’s probably all of us!), you will not want to miss this session. Register today!
Please note: Due to the complexity and importance of this subject, this will be a 90-minute extended session!
January
20
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
2026 Procurement Agenda and Key Priorities
MEMBER WEBINAR
2026 Procurement Agenda and Key Priorities
Join us for an exclusive webinar as we unveil the results of The Hackett Group’s 2026 Procurement Agenda and Key Issues Study. This interactive session will spotlight the top challenges, priorities, and forecasts shaping the future of procurement.
Discover what matters most to procurement professionals for 2026:
Gain actionable insights from industry leaders and learn how your peers are preparing for success in a rapidly evolving landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to benchmark your organization and shape your strategy for the year ahead.
January
22
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.