ISM-Fort Worth, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Fort Worth's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Fort Worth, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management® that seeks to promote the supply management profession in the Fort Worth region. We assist purchasing professionals as they move toward the highest levels of professional performance by providing networking, education, and individual achievement of professional certification opportunities.
Recently celebrating a 100-year anniversary, the local association’s roots go back to 1920 when purchasing professionals at the time got together to exchange ideas and network.
Upcoming Events
November
12
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth November Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth November Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth November Networking and Educational Event
Location: City Club of Fort Worth, 301 Commerce St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
November
21
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!
Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.
December
10
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Classification and COATs: Best Practices for Squeaky Clean Spend Data
Classification and COATs: Best Practices for Squeaky Clean Spend Data
We all think we know what bad data looks like, but what is it and what are the consequences?
I bet you never knew you needed a COAT for your data, but it will help protect you against all the dirty data that's around. Susan will share real-life examples of dirty data, and the consequences it has on the output, such as decision making, reporting, analytics, AI, and machine learning. She'll also share with you her COAT methodology to help prevent this, as well as learn how to make quick, accurate checks and changes to your own data in excel, regardless of your level of experience, and explain why data accuracy and maintenance is so important and implement best practices for this.Takeaways:
- The importance of data accuracy
- The consequences of dirty data
- How to ensure data accuracy
- Make sure your data has its COAT on
- How to spot check your data
Supply Management News & Reports
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There’s More to Cost than Cutting
November 12, 2024ArticlesMember Only -
Power Play
November 12, 2024ArticlesMember Only -
Ensuring the Price Is Right
November 12, 2024ArticlesMember Only