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 Please be aware that the landscape is changing regularly so this information could be outdated relatively quickly if further changes are adopted.)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
April
26-28
2026
EVENT
ISM World 2026
EVENT
ISM World 2026
May
12
2026
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Twin Cities: Best Buy Plant Tour
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Twin Cities: Best Buy Plant Tour
The electronics industry has gone through significant challenges over the last several years. One of the few successful companies to emerge from the turmoil is Best Buy. Join us for a plant tour of this industry leader to see how they are managing their logistics and warehousing processes. Following the tour, Best Buy will make a short presentation in the conference room about the history of the DC, relevant statistics, etc., which will be followed by a Q&A.
For those who are able to stay, we will gather for an optional dinner at a nearby restaurant following the tour. Attendees will be responsible for their own meal.
Important Notes
Every attendee must bring a government-issued ID to join the tour. All attendees must pass through a very sensitive metal detector on the way to the warehouse and upon exiting. No steel-toed shoes, belts, watches, jewelry, etc. Please leave all personal items (laptops, cell phones, etc.) in your vehicle. Everyone will need to check in with their ID upon arrival, then go to the conference room area. We will tour in groups of 15.
Location
Best Buy Corporation
6203 W 111th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438
May
14
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.