Welcome Supply Management
Professionals

The Institute for Supply Management - Greater Grand Rapids (ISM-GGR) is an affiliate of the Institute for Supply Management (formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management). ISM-GGR is a non-profit organization providing education, networking, and volunteer opportunities to advance the development of current and future supply management professionals. We have nearly three hundred members in both service and manufacturing industries. Take a look at the resources that we offer to make you an effective and leading supply management professional. For membership benefits, click here. 

Upcoming
Events:

Events for 2009-2010 will be posted over the summer as soon as available.

See All Educational Opportunities for 2008-2009

News:

The June 2009 Grand Rapids Report on Business covering May` is now available in the Members Only section. To learn what the numbers mean and how they can be useful to you, click these two links: Seidman College of Business Supply Chain Management Program &  ISM Report on Business

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Steven Melnyk's presentation on Enterprise Risk Management is available in the Members Only section under Presenter Notes. The Did You Know? video is available on the web. Click here.   

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Michigan State University’s Supply Chain Management Dept has a webpage highlighting important topics for both practitioners and academics. You can find information on executive development programs, current research, upcoming events and collaboration opportunities.

Two available MSU research reports that are available online are Enhancing Security Throughout the Supply Chain and Effective Practices for Business Continuity Planning in Purchasing and Supply Management (also white paper version).

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Read the rest of Lori Mitchell's article on Mars vs Venus style negotiating in the Members Only section under Presenter Notes

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ISM has extended the deadline to register for the C.P.M. exams through Sept 30, 2009.

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In February 2009, ISM-GGR was awarded the ISM Affiliate Excellence Award for 2008 by the Institute for Supply Management. Congratulations to you who contribute your time and resouces to create high quality programming & opportunities for our members.

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Brian Long has written an article titled The Rise and Fall of the American Auto Industry: A Brief History.  Read it in the Members Only section under Presenter's Notes.

Bill Small's presentation notes from the January professional development meeting are also available in the Members Only section under Presenter's Notes.

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The ISM-GGR membership directory has been updated for Dec 4, 2008. It is available in the Members Only section.

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Questions about the new CPSM professional credential?  Click here

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A new Members Only login has been established for the 2008-09 program year. Contact a Board Member or Kip Smalligan for the updated info

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Employment Open Positions are listed on our web site.  Login to the Members Only section, then select Employment Search pop-up link.  If you have a listing you would like posted, please contact Deanna Westfall at dgwestfall@comcast.net.

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Interested in exploring the supply chain management profession? Check out Your Future in Supply Management.  Want to know more? Contact any of our Board members.  
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Affiliate financial information has been added to the Members Only section.