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.

May 2025

  • May 20, 2025 | The Power of Data-Driven Negotiating

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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  Please be aware that the landscape is changing regularly so this information could be outdated relatively quickly if further changes are adopted.)

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Upcoming Events

June

19

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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Inventory and Supply Management: Opportunities Just Waiting to Happen

Join us for an insightful webinar that will delve into the profound impact of inventory on every facet of your organization. Discover how supply management seamlessly integrates with inventory management to unlock significant cost reduction opportunities. Learn to identify hidden costs and explore methods like cross-docking to minimize inventory handling. Participants will gain hands-on experience with inventory performance metrics formulas and practice using key metrics to evaluate inventory performance. Don't miss this chance to enhance your understanding and drive efficiency in your organization. Register now to uncover the opportunities that await!

Online

July

15

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Camouflaged Challenges in Relational Contracting: How to Best Prepare

Join us for an insightful virtual webinar on relational contracting, where we will explore how this innovative approach can generate value beyond mere cost savings. As certified coaches, our speakers have guided numerous companies through the process of establishing successful business relationships.

During this webinar, you will:

  • Understand the common challenges and obstacles experienced during the relational contract development process. Despite its many successes, relational contracting often presents challenges that are not easily detected. These camouflaged issues, if left unaddressed, can lead to significant problems.
  • Gain awareness on how to prepare well before the start of the relational contracting development process. We will share practical insights and tangible tools to help you recognize and manage potential challenges along the way.
  • Gain insights on potential solutions to common challenges. In our speaker's recently published book, we delve into these challenges through real-life case studies and provide effective solutions.
  • Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of relational contracting and ensure your business relationships thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your approach to relational contracting.

Online

July

17

2025

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 Kamal Ahluwalia will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.

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