ISM-Buffalo, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

ISM—Buffalo's Leading Supply Management Professionals 

Since its inception in 1904, ISM—Buffalo, Inc. has strived to provide opportunities for the professional development of our membership through educational and networking opportunities designed to increase knowledge within the supply management profession.

As one of over 65 chapters of Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®), ISM—Buffalo's membership is comprised of Supply Management Professionals who are at different points in their careers from many different industries in Western New York.

SPECIAL EVENT coming up! ISM-Buffalo's annual GOLF OUTING is on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Terry Hills Golf Course in Batavia, NY. Click here to download flyer with full details and sign-up information. All are welcome to attend this great networking event.

Upcoming Events

June

14

2023

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Buffalo Installation & Awards Dinner Meeting

A night for recognizing our leaders, looking back and planning ahead. Enjoy food stations, camaraderie, and a fun atmosphere. Feel the "Resurgence"!

Location: Resurgence Brewing Co. on The Mezzanine, 55 Chicago Street, Buffalo, NY 14204

Sponsor: 050 ISM—Buffalo, Inc.
Resurgence Brewing Co.
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July

13

2023

MEMBER WEBINAR

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.

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MEMBER WEBINAR
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Find Your Zone of Being: All Flow No Hustle!!

The things we don’t know about ourselves are controlling our lives and we just call it fate! It is what it is. The truth is that when we intentionally align our values and live out of our superpowers we experience more flow and less hustle. When we understand WHY we do what we do, we have more influence and create greater impact in the areas the mean the most. When we live In Purpose On Purpose, we attract all the blessings, resources, and people we need to create a life of significance.

In this energizing and engaging experience, James Madison will ignite a personal awakening to your Zone of BEing that keeps you Flowing through everything you create in life! Learn how to Pivot On Purpose and align who you are with what you do for more joy, peace, and overall fulfillment. When we live our Purpose, we never work another day in our lives!

Learning Objectives:

  • You will learn the primary core values that motivate and inspire everything you do and strategies to flow in your Zone of Being.
  • You will recognize the environments, activities and circumstances that energize you and the ones that drain you.
  • You will understand how to Pivot On Purpose and align who you are with what you do.
    • You will learn how to implement a game plan to cultivate stronger personal and professional relationships.
  • You will identify how to achieve Work-Life Integration for greater personal and professional fulfillment.
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Message from the President

Welcome! On behalf of the ISM-Buffalo Board of Directors, I encourage you to explore our newly launched website and learn more about all we have to offer the supply chain profession!

ISM-Buffalo is a non-profit association, run primarily by volunteers. Our focus is on education, professional development, and networking for those in all aspects of supply chain management. Our chapter has monthly educational dinner meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today’s SCM professional and, of course, networking opportunities with your peers. Our education team has planned webinars on a variety of topics that are offered monthly via Zoom. Full-Day seminars are offered twice a year and we are again able to add plant tours to our schedule of events.

Not a member of ISM-Buffalo, Inc.?
Although you don’t need to be a member to attend our events, you should consider joining us. Becoming an ISM member offers many benefits at both the local and global level.

Interested in staying in touch and learning about our activities as they are announced? Sign up to receive our newsletter “Buffalo Buylines” and updates on events.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our office.  We are always looking for volunteers to be involved in planning and organizing our chapter activities. Contact us at ismbuf@ismbuffalo.com or call 716.648.0972.

Sincerely,
Jayson DeGolier, CPSM, CPSD, CPIM, ICBB

President, ISM-Buffalo, Inc.

Supply Management News & Reports

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The Changing Hospital Procurement Prognosis

May 08, 2023
Articles

Product and labor shortages still abound — and cost is still paramount — but health-care systems are realizing the value and opportunities their supply chains can bring in other ways. 

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  • When It Comes to ESG Risk, Supply Chain Visibility is Key

    May 23, 2023
    Articles
    Sponsored Content | Supply chains create jobs, deliver critical materials, and support consumer needs. From bandages to bananas; televisions to treadmills; pots to pans, all are brought to us, courtesy of supply chains. However, this convenience sometimes comes at a cost — and that price is often paid by the impoverished, the desperate and the environment.

  • ISM World 2023: Rethinking China and Supply Chains

    May 22, 2023
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    Moving a supply chain out of China isn’t that simple. But compounding issues like the Ukraine-Russia war, tariffs, trade wars, global counterfeiting, geopolitical disruption and the ongoing difficulty in procuring certain components and materials make it an alluring thought.

  • How Data Truth Keeps Food Safe and Companies Compliant

    May 22, 2023
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    Businesses and consumers put a lot of faith into the global food supply, as its sourcing, certifications and labeling put a stamp on integrity, reliability and safety.
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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.

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Women’s Supply Management Community

This is an inclusive and welcoming group, and all who wish to celebrate and empower women practicing within the supply management profession are invited. This group is for creating connections, networking, celebrating successes, sharing news, tips, stories, job opportunities, ideas and empowerment for women within the supply management field.

We encourage you to share your supply chain questions, thoughts, ideas, and comments with ISM and other group members.

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