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!

ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - 5S Session Part 1

April 25, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | Virtual

FREE for all members & $10 for non-members

Five S for Continuous Improvement – Session 1 – Topics covered:

  • Describe each 5S
  • See how the 5S’s will improve work area efficiency and reduce waste
  • Describe how 5S contributes to safety
  • Identify the benefits of 5S
  • Pick an area or two and get started!

REGISTER TODAY!

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ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - 5S Session Part 2

May 2, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | Virtual

FREE for all members & $10 for non-members

Five S for Continuous Improvement – Session 2 –

Topics covered will be an extension of Session 1 topics.

  • Describe each 5S
  • See how the 5S’s will improve work area efficiency and reduce waste
  • Describe how 5S contributes to safety
  • Identify the benefits of 5S
  • Pick an area or two and get started!

REGISTER TODAY!

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ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - Basics of Process Mapping

May 9, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | Virtual

FREE for all members & $10 for non-members

Basics of Process Mapping – Topics covered:

  • Why, Who, Where and How for Process Mapping
  • What is a Process Map or Process Flow
  • Our First Cut at Company X – Picking & Packing
  • Map Current State
  • Draw Future State – Brainstorming
  • Consider the 7 Forms of Waste
  • Develop the Work Plan

REGISTER TODAY!

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ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - TIME MANAGEMENT

May 23, 2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | Virtual

FREE for all members & $10 for non-members

Time Management – An Essential Skill – Topics covered:

  • Setting Yourself Up for Success
  • Prioritizing Your Tasks and Blocking Your Time
  • Saving Time with a Productive Workspace
  • Defending Your Day from Interruptions
  • Overcoming Procrastination, a Notorious Time Thief

REGISTER TODAY!

 

Upcoming Events

April

25

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - 5S Session 1 of 2

ISM Milwaukee Member Benefit - Lunchtime Webinar - 5S (Session I)

Sponsor: 375 ISM—Milwaukee, Inc.
Online
Gary Kerslake
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Apr-May

29-01

2024

EVENT

ISM World 2024 (In-Person Only)

The ISM World in-person only 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

Las Vegas, NV
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May

02

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Milwaukee Lunchtime Learning - 5S Session 2 of 2

ISM Milwaukee Member Benefit - Lunchtime Webinar - 5S (Session II)

Sponsor: 375 ISM—Milwaukee, Inc.
Online
Gary Kerslake
Register Now Group Registration
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Supply Management News & Reports

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Navigating Uncertainties: 5 Supply Management Strategies for Success

April 22, 2024
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A March 2020 study from Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) found that 81 percent of U.S. companies expected their procurement operations to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than four years later, we find that supply chains have been substantially altered by the COVID-19, but many procurement organizations have not transformed themselves.

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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

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