ISM-Milwaukee, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Milwaukee's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Milwaukee is dedicated to the professional development, education and certification of our membership, and to the advancement of the supply management profession.
Founded in 1918 as the Milwaukee Association of Purchasing Agents, ISM—Milwaukee’s membership base includes hundreds of supply management professionals representing over 200 manufacturing and service businesses and government agencies from the greater Milwaukee area.
We are the largest supply management association in Wisconsin and are steadfastly committed to the promotion of the profession and the expansion of our members’ professional skills, leadership and knowledge through professional development classes and seminars on supply management topics.
We also offer networking opportunities for our members to help build their abilities through contact with their peers.
Join us at an Upcoming Event!
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ISM-Milwaukee Holiday Party at Foxtown Brewing
December 10th, 2024 | 5:30 pm -8:00 pm | Foxtown Brewing, 6411 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI
Members $10 & Non-Members $15
Join us for our annual holiday event!
REGISTER TODAY!
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ISM-Milwaukee - Milwaukee Tool Tour
January 15th, 2025 | 4:00 pm -6:00 pm | Milwaukee Tool, Milwaukee
Members FREE & Non-Members $35
Join professionals from ISM-Milwaukee, BOMA Wisconsin & IFMA for a Tour of the Milwaukee Tool facility downtown! A Happy Hour will follow the tour.
Location: Milwaukee Tool - 551 N 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
REGISTER TODAY!
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ISM World 2025 (In-Person)
Jun 1-3, 2025 | Orlando, FL
Early Bird $1,195 | After October 18th, 2024 $1495
The ISM World in-person experience gives you the opportunity to be face-to-face with thought leaders, peers, and suppliers and have dedicated time to build your network and expand your knowledge on critical topics impacting the supply management profession. Get inspired by amazing keynotes, interact in engaging breakout sessions, and have fun swapping supply chain “wins” (and war stories) in a variety of attendee celebrations and small group experiences.
THINK YOU WANT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? Consider the ISM World all-access pass. Learn more. Read more about the All Access Pass
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Upcoming Events
November
21
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
ISM Member Community Speed Networking
MEMBER WEBINAR
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
MEMBER WEBINAR
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
December
10
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Milwaukee Holiday Party at Foxtown Brewing!
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Milwaukee Holiday Party at Foxtown Brewing!
Join us for our annual holiday event!
Location: Foxtown Brewing, 6411 W Mequon Rd, Mequon, WI 53092
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