ISM-Reading, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

Readings's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

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ISM—Reading, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.

ISM—Reading is committed to the professional development of supply management practitioners through education and networking opportunities. ISM local chapters offer a unique way to get involved in ISM and grow your knowledge and network as a supply management professional. Local chapters provide a path to stay connected, engaged and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management within your state or region.

 

Upcoming Events

December

09

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Reading Chapter Meeting: Top Supply Risks of 2024- A Retrospective

Join ISM-Reading at Crossroads Route 61 Restaurant for an evening of learning and discussion. Jared Pummer will host a Review of the Top Supply Risks of 2024- A Retrospective look at what happened. This event is held at no charge for Chapter Members, and dinner is included! Come out and meet your fellow chapter members, share a meal, and enjoy the presentation! Please RSVP by Friday, 12/6 so we can notify CrossRoads of how many to expect. This event is offered as an in-person event to allow for networking and discussion. In addition to the talk, we will review Chapter news, Events, and direction for 2025.

Location: CrossRoads Route 61: 4643 Pottsville Pike, Reading PA 19605

Sponsor: 515 ISM—Reading, Inc.
Crossroads
Jared Pummer

December

10

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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

Online

January

14

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity

This webinar delves into the critical realm of ethical sourcing, exploring best practices and highlighting the pitfalls of overlooking ethical considerations in procurement. We'll examine the psychological drivers behind procurement misconduct, drawing insights from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand how greed, power dynamics, and social influences can lead to unethical behavior. Through real-world cases, we'll illustrate the devastating consequences of corruption and fraud, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard organizational integrity.

Audience Takeaways:

  • Understand the psychological factors that contribute to procurement fraud and corruption.
  • Learn how to identify and mitigate ethical risks in your procurement processes.
  • Develop strategies to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
  • Discover best practices for ethical sourcing including supplier selection.
Online

Supply Management News & Reports

Extreme Makeover: Supply Chain Edition

November 12, 2024
Articles

From the environmental scan to securing stakeholder buy-in to measuring progress, building procurement operations from scratch is an exhaustive process that never ends.

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ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.

Participation in the survey panel provides many benefits:

  • Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business® graphical data
  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

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