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:

FREE Webinar for Members
Manage Supplier Risk: Be Proactive Using Diverse Market Intelligence
Tues, January 31, 2012,  2:00 pm
Click Here for Details


Affiliate Webcast:  Category Management & Understanding the Importance of Relationships
Thur Feb 9, 2012
Click here for details


Professional Development Meeting  Tues Feb 14, 2012,  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner starts at 6:00 pm
Dr. Brian Long
2012: Where Are We Going & Where Have We Been 
GVSU DeVos Center
401 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Online Registration


CPSM / CSM Exam (Written)
March 1, 15, 29, 2012
Only $50 per exam
GVSU: Location & Details To Be Announced


Professional Development Meeting  Tue March 13, 2012, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner starts at 6:00 pm
Cost Reductions That Work (& Don't Work) Discussion
GVSU DeVos Center
401 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Online Registration


Professional Development Meeting 
Tues April 10, 2012,  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner starts at 6:00 pm
Jim Armantrout, CPSM, C.P.M
Old Fashioned Cost Savings:                    A Practical Approach
GVSU DeVos Center
401 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Online Registration


Midwest Supply Chain Management Conference, Tue April 24, 2012
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
GVSU Eberhard Center
301 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Details to be announced


Local Half Day Seminar
Tues May 01, 2012,  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Merle Roberts
Cost Reductions
GVSU DeVos Center
401 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Online Registration


Professional Development Meeting
Tues May 01, 2012,  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner starts at 6:00 pm
Merle Roberts
Topic TBD
GVSU DeVos Center
401 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids
Free Parking Map (Fulton Lot/Front Lot
Online Registration

 

News:

September Newsflash Click Here

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The January 2012 Greater Grand Rapid Report on Business covering December 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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Supply Chain Strategy UPS White Paper article

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For Those Who Do Not Have a 4-Year Degree
ISM Announces A New Credential – Certified in Supply Management™ (CSM™). Click Here for More Details

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*** 17 Reasons to Join ISM-GGR ***
Connect to ISM-GGR via Facebook or Linked In

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The ISM Knowledge Center offers you over 120 online education topics and a variety of program types. www.ism-knowledgecenter.ws

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Questions about the new CPSM professional credential?  Click here

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ISM endorses web-based Master of Science in Supply Chain Management degree program from University of San Diego

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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.


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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 Kip Smalligan at smalligk@gvsu.edu.

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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.