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Supply Chain Roundtable: Continuing Discussion on Recent Hot Topics – Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Gathered around a table laden with insights and expertise, industry leaders recently convened at the institute for Supply Management to delve into the latest hot topics shaping the world of supply chain management.From procurement strategies to risk mitigation, the roundtable discussion was a lively exchange of ideas and perspectives.

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What’s in Store for the Supply Chain in 2025? – Institute for Supply Management News

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a world where the digital realm continues to shape the future of industries, the supply chain landscape stands at the precipice of profound conversion. As we fast forward to the horizon of 2025, the Institute for Supply Management News ventures into the unknown, exploring the enigmatic path that lies ahead.

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Supply Chain News Roundup: Boeing Machinists End Strike – Institute for Supply Management News

Let's Talk Supply Chain

In a whirlwind of developments in the world‍ of supply chain management, the latest headlines are buzzing with the news of boeing machinists bringing an end to thier strike. Alongside this, the Institute ‍for Supply Management has also made waves with their latest updates.

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Navigating Tariff Turmoil with Data-Driven Supplier Relationship Management – Institute for Supply Management News

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Join ‍us as we delve into the world of Supplier Relationship Management, unlocking the secrets to success in the face ‍of tariff uncertainty. Let’s set sail on a journey towards efficient and effective supply chain management.

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Which conference is the best when it comes to supply chain and procurement practice: DPW, ISM Annual Conference, Procurement Leaders, SIG, and Supply Chain Canada National Conference?

Procurement Insights

Below is a ranking from highest to lowest focus on procurement and supply chain practices, as of April 4, 2025, based on their stated missions, agendas, and historical emphasis. While supply chain is addressed, its secondary to procurement excellence, making it a top pick for procurement specialists seeking practical tools.

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Analyst eye on how purchasing must really become supply management

Spend Matters

Forty years ago, the Harvard Business review published Peter Kraljic’s article ‘ Purchasing Must Become Supply Management ,’ which debuted the supplier segmenting method that we now know as the Kraljic matrix. For example, the presence of forced labor in the supply chain has received greater scrutiny.

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Leveraging supply chain disruptions to accelerate digital transformation

Spend Matters

. “Never waste a good crisis” is a phrase worth pondering in the realm of digital transformation for supply chains. Historically, major companies neglected supply chain transformation and digital investments until global disruptions, such as the Covid pandemic, forced a change. 22, at 10:00 AM PST.