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Institute for Supply Management We continuously evolve as the profession evolves and help lead and advance the profession of supply management.

ISM empowers supply chain professionals at every stage of their career through world-class education, globally recognized certifications, a vibrant professional community of over 200,000+, and the market-moving ISM® PMI® Reports. For more than a century, Institute for Supply Management® (ISM) has impacted supply management and the purchasing profession through best in class education, certification, leadership development and research. Thousands have received ISM's coveted certifications including the Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®), Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD®) and Associate Professional in Supply Management™ (APSM™) designations.

Procurement and supply management are being asked to deliver more than transactions — and the definition of value is cha...
10/15/2026

Procurement and supply management are being asked to deliver more than transactions — and the definition of value is changing with it.

The latest ISM Weekly Digest explores three ways that shift is playing out:
đź“Ś Why customs compliance is becoming a broader exercise in traceability, data accuracy and accountability for importers.
đź“Ś Why getting more value from starts with improving the decisions it supports.
📌 Why ’s impact goes well beyond negotiated savings, including the value of avoiding disruption, risk and exposure.

Three timely reads on making better decisions, managing risk and proving the broader value of supply management.

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ICYMI 📲 For device companies, demand planning is no longer about predicting how many products customers will buy.A smart...
10/14/2026

ICYMI 📲 For device companies, demand planning is no longer about predicting how many products customers will buy.

A smartphone, smart speaker or connected device is part of an ecosystem of software, subscriptions, services and ongoing customer engagement. That makes a forecast miss more expensive — and more complicated:
✔️ New products often have little or no historical data
✔️ Promotions, competitors, social signals and macro conditions can shift demand quickly
✔️ Excess inventory can become obsolete before it can be cleared
✔️ A shortage can cost more than a sale by disrupting subscriptions and customer loyalty.

The emerging answer: adaptive demand and supply orchestration that continuously senses, learns and adjusts — with handling the scale and humans stepping in when context matters.

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The skills you need today may not be the skills that move you forward tomorrow. Invest in your professional growth with ...
10/12/2026

The skills you need today may not be the skills that move you forward tomorrow. Invest in your professional growth with expert-led virtual classes and guided learning opportunities designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your expertise and increase your impact.

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ICYMI 🛤️ Rail freight is getting another look from shippers. The bigger question is whether railroads can make that inte...
10/12/2026

ICYMI 🛤️ Rail freight is getting another look from shippers. The bigger question is whether railroads can make that interest stick.

After four years of weak demand and painful service problems, rail volumes are improving as higher truckload costs, fuel prices and tighter trucking capacity make intermodal more attractive. But this isn’t simply a rail comeback story:
đź“Ś Shippers are evaluating intermodal earlier in their network decisions
📌 Rail’s reliability has improved, but first- and last-mile issues remain
đź“Ś The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger could reshape competitive options
đź“Ś Procurement teams have an opportunity to rethink modal economics and network strategy.

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Global disruption is reshaping supply chain risk, but what does it mean for costs, sourcing strategies and future planni...
10/10/2026

Global disruption is reshaping supply chain risk, but what does it mean for costs, sourcing strategies and future planning?

Join ISM's exclusive member webinar, State of Risk: From Global Disruption to Supply Chain Cost Impact, to hear expert perspectives on geopolitical developments, energy markets and commodity forecasts that could affect your organization. Learn how today's global events may influence tomorrow's supply chain decisions.

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The latest ISM® PMI® Reports data tells an interesting story: Manufacturing recovered from August’s yellow flags, while ...
10/10/2026

The latest ISM® PMI® Reports data tells an interesting story: Manufacturing recovered from August’s yellow flags, while Services continued to grow — but rising prices are demanding attention.

ISM Weekly Digest takes a closer look at the data, including:
• What the September Services PMI® reveals about growth, prices and the Federal Reserve’s next moves
• How -driven spend analytics can help procurement turn fragmented data into trusted, actionable insight
• Why the September Manufacturing PMI® showed renewed strength — even as panelist sentiment remained notably pessimistic.

Three timely reads to help and professionals separate the signals from the noise.

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Great ideas matter. Practical ideas that work on Monday matter more.ISM World 2027 brings together supply chain professi...
10/09/2026

Great ideas matter. Practical ideas that work on Monday matter more.

ISM World 2027 brings together supply chain professionals ready to solve real-world challenges, explore emerging trends and gain actionable insights they can put to work immediately. Choose from learning tracks aligned to your goals and create an experience that works for you.

Early Early Bird pricing has been extended through Oct. 30.

đź“… May 16-18, 2027
đź“Ť Washington, DC
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ICYMI ✒️ In today’s , the contract can’t just define what happens when everything goes according to plan.Geopolitical r...
10/09/2026

ICYMI ✒️ In today’s , the contract can’t just define what happens when everything goes according to plan.

Geopolitical risk is forcing procurement and legal teams to rethink how agreements handle disruption:
✔️ Compliance risks, from sanctions to forced-labor concerns.
✔️ Cost swings from , transportation and commodities.
✔️ Availability problems that can halt production.
✔️ Quality issues that can ripple to customers.

The answer isn’t simply more boilerplate. It’s clearer expectations, better visibility, scenario planning and contract terms that spell out what happens when assumptions change. For supply management professionals, contracts are becoming another tool for resilience — not paperwork that sits in a drawer.

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You're building your career. Is APSM your next step?If you're ready to show employers you're prepared to contribute, APS...
10/08/2026

You're building your career. Is APSM your next step?

If you're ready to show employers you're prepared to contribute, APSM can help you validate your knowledge, build confidence in your skills and demonstrate you're ready for what's next.

No experience required. No previous certification required.

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