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
October
15
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth October Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth October Chapter Meeting
ISM-Fort Worth will host a very special event featuring Congressman Roger Williams representing the 25th congressional district of Texas as our guest speaker. We will meet at the City Club in downtown Fort Worth on the evening of 15 October to hear from Congressman Williams, three weeks prior to the November 5th election. A buffet dinner will be served for all registered guests so be sure to register as soon as possible. Networking from 5:30 to 6:00, dinner served at 6:00, and our guest speaker will begin at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there!
October
17
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
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.
November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
Supply Management News & Reports
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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Wreak Havoc on Supply Chains
October 08, 2024Articles -
Report On Business® Roundup: September Hospital PMI®
October 07, 2024Articles -
Report On Business® Roundup: September Services PMI®
October 03, 2024Articles