ISM-Utah, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Utah's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
New Website
Welcome to our new and improved ISM—Utah website! We have built this new site to better coordinate all your ISM benefits between the local and global ISM organizations.
In the Utah chapter, we have over 300 active sourcing professionals in our membership, and we strive to bring everyone significant value in their professional and personal development.
Presently, we are offering a mix of events and training using both virtual and in-person approaches. Our virtual events are conducted on the Zoom platform and can be accessed from any device at any location.
If you have not already done so, please bookmark this new site and delete any references you have to our old site. We look forward to serving you in throughout this next year!
Upcoming Events
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
13
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Utah Lagoon Amusement Park Supertour (Half-Day Event)
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Utah Lagoon Amusement Park Supertour (Half-Day Event)
Lagoon 'Supertour' 2024 Half-Day Event
Location: Lagoon Amusement Park; 375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025
Are you a non-ISM member fulltime student? Contact ISM Member Services for details on special pricing. 480.752.6276 option eight.
January
14
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
MEMBER WEBINAR
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.
Supply Management News & Reports
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Report On Business® Roundup: November Manufacturing PMI®
December 02, 2024Articles -
The Monthly Metric: Available-to-Promise Inventory
November 19, 2024Articles -
Understanding the Essence of Mentorship
November 19, 2024Articles
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