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.
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
December
07
2023
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Optimizing Your Shoring Strategy

Optimizing Your Shoring Strategy
Over the last few years, manufacturers have considered making significant changes to their network footprints in response to global disruptions and an uncertain geopolitical landscape. While some companies are starting to put those plans into action, many are still evaluating whether and how to change their manufacturing locations.
Register to join us in this interactive webinar where we will explore
- Trends in nearshoring and reshoring
- Considerations for leading companies when deciding on shoring strategy changes
- Credits and incentives that can help fund strategic investments
- A practical framework to help your company optimize its shoring strategy
December
12
2023
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Twin Cities Dec. Prof. Dev. Meeting - Mitigating the Risks of Single Source Supply

ISM-Twin Cities Dec. Prof. Dev. Meeting - Mitigating the Risks of Single Source Supply
Nearly every company has single and sole-source suppliers in their supplier network. These relationships provide significant value, but also present many challenges.
At our December meeting, Kent Kolstad, ISM-Twin Cities president and strategic sourcing manager, will present on effective negotiations with single and sole-source suppliers.
January
18
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update

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.